SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 

CHRISTIANITY/TESTIMONIES/ROSARIA BUTTERFIELD

There are some testimonies that are far more interesting than others, and that is the case with Rosaria.  She was a full-blown lesbian and woman's studies guru, who gave it all up to become a Christian.  She goes through her entire life story.  

You really need to listen to this. 

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023 

JORDAN PETERSON / ERIC METAXES

This is far better than I thought it would be.  It is an open, and correct, critique of Christianity.  

Excellent.  

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023 

MUSIC / CRITIQUE / RHETT SHULL

Rhett Shull explains why Julian Lage is the best guitar player alive today, which I totally agree with.   This is Rhett's commentary on Julian Lage's song "Tributary".  

TRUE STORY:  The minute I heard Julian Lage's "Tributary" on YouTube, I immediately went to Blue Note and bought his album.  

He's THAT GOOD.  

- Pseudo Boethius 

SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2023 

HOME / COOKING / PANS

Say hello to my new little friend, a De Buyer "Mineral B" carbon steel frying pan, 12" diameter.   

That's the brown bag the frying pan came in.  Unusual packaging to be sure, but it works.   

The pan itself is made in France, and is built from very HEAVY gauge carbon steel, with stainless handles.  

Carbon steel is rarely used by home cooks, though it's more common in the restaurant business.   Caron steel will rust, it will discolor, and it needs a lot of maintenance to perform at its best.  As a matter of fact, as soon as you take it out of the bag, you need to bring it over to the sink, and wash and clean it with scalding hot water (and a little soap) to clean off the beeswax that covers the pan to keep it from rusting during storage and shipping.  This will be the first and last time you ever use soap on this pan.   

After a thorough cleaning, you must season the pan, using a good quality oil.   This can take up to an hour to do.  The seasoning has two purposes: it helps to prevent rust, and it causes the pan to develop a non-stick surface.   Those who have and maintain cast iron pans know the drill well, as it's the same type of maintenance.   

So why bother with such a pan?  Because, when used properly by someone who knows how to cook, and how to use these pans, they are capable of incredibly even cooking, and do a great job with pan frying meats of all kind.  The pan is completely oven safe, so you can sear a steak in the pan, then place it in the oven to cook more evenly.    

So far, I've been incredibly impressed with this pan.   For those who want to take their cooking up to the next level, a carbon steel pan is must.   But they certainly aren't for everyone.    

- Pseudo Boethius 

CATHOLICISM / APOSTOLIC VISITATION / BISHOP STRICKLAND

Pope Francis once again releases his dogs to attack truly conservative Catholics, this time it is Bishop Strickland, one of the most well loved Catholic bishops in the USA.   

His crime?  He's conservative.   The pope and the vatican has been constantly attacking conservatives in power in the American Catholic church.  

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 

RELIGION / WOKISM 

Is wokism a religion?  Of course it is.  This is a MUST WATCH video by Calvin Robinson and Robert George.  

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 

CHRISTIANITY / TESTIMONIES / PAUL KINGSNORTH

They way that people come to faith in God is always interesting.   Paul Kingsnorth was all over the map religiously, and finally came to rest in Christianity.   He has quite the story.   

THE 11-11 SERIES

The 11-11 Series are my collection of photos and/or articles that feature the sequence 1111.    

For today's 11-11 photo, I give you one of my most favorite Christians, Calvin Robinson, appearing on the Catholic YouTube channel "Pints with Aquinas".   It was probably 11:11 am when the photo was taken.   

You can watch that video here: Rev. Calvin Robinson

Highly recommended!  

TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 

SHIPS / NAVAL / DESTROYERS

The lead ship of the KDDX program is considered a key asset for the future ROK Navy. Therefore, the KDDX model from HHI boasts major new technologies and functions that the ROK Navy has never integrated into their combat vessels before. With a displacement of 9,000 tons (full load, 6,500 tons light displacement), the KDDX aims to become the first indigenous destroyer constructed entirely with domestic technologies, including the hull, combat systems, multifunction radar, and various weapon systems.

Read the rest here: HHI Showcases Latest KDDX Design At MADEX 2023

TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023 

SHIPS / NAVAL / DESTROYERS

The South Korean Navy has launched a new 8,200-ton destroyer equipped with powerful weapons and state-of-the-art systems.

Named after a visionary king of the Joseon Dynasty, the Jeongjo The Great destroyer was launched at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard.

Around 150 people, including military and senior government officials, were present during the event.

Read the rest of the article here: South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer