Did I forget to mention there was a part 2 to my post of last evening? I guess that was intentional. Yesterday there was yet another high school shooting. This time it was in Toronto. Some of the people on the list are from Toronto, I myself live close to it. Luckily nobody was killed this time, but for sure there have been far too many of these in the last year. Although a motive was not given, in the other shootings the reason they took place were because the shooters had felt that the victims had treated them poorly, or they had been made feel that they didn't matter. Although this does not excuse the behaviour of the people who have done the shooting in these cases, I do think we should stand back and take a look at the world. The purpose of my post last night was to make you react. For some of you it did work. Albeit it was the sledge hammer approach, sometimes that is necessary. Everybody is guilty of thoughtless behaviour at some time or another, and I do include myself in that. Last night it appeared as though I was calling you all selfish assholes, and that is exactly how we are preceived at times by other people and we don't even realize it, unfortunately our behaviour can sometimes result in getting ourselves killed without ever really knowing why. Road rage, suicides, shootings, and all kinds of other things happen and they always will, but it seems as though they are happening with increasing frequency which is so sad. Too many times people are quoted on the news as saying that they never imagined such a thing happening in their town, but reality is that anything can happen anywhere at anytime. Personally I have known 3 suicides, two murder victims, and a few people who have died in alcohol related car accidents. I am sure that everybody has had their lives touched by this type of thing so I am not talking about some vague concept. For those who haven't, pray that you never do. I am completely aware that I have pissed some people off. Others have said that the world needs more compassion. Both responses are entirely acceptable because they have you thinking about the subject but I hope there isn't too much indifference. Sinister is a really good place with really good people, and I love you all, I really hope some day that we stop killing each other over this type of thing. Just as Rachel is sometimes overwhelmed with the urge to flee, I get overwhelmed with my own urges and I really don't want to see anyone sad this Valentine because you all matter. Okay, if you are still reading, then back to borking stuff. I am sorry to hear that StuD is leaving, but he will still be involved in the studio so he isn't completely gone and the door isn't completely closed so he just might not wander too far. My friend Lily who is a wonderful pianist is playing in Toronto this weekend. she was Bridget Fonda's piano coach in some movie and saw her and her boyfrined, some other actor, sneak away for sex on the set a few times. She plays blues, so if you are into it, here's the details.... This Saturday Feb 12: SISTER ACT - TORONTO APPEARANCE Featuring (alphabetically) Carrie Chesnutt - sax and vocals, Michelle Josef - drums, Sara Latendresse - vocals, Lily Sazz - keyboards, Doreen Smith vocals, Marg Stowe - guitar, Leo Valvasori - bass (replacing Suzie Vinnick who won't be able to make it.) MOCKINGBIRD CLUB, 580 King St. W (just east of Bathurst), Toronto 416-504-3081 Feb 12, 2000, doors open at 9pm $10 cover Comfy couches and candlelit atmosphere. Very nice venue. This lineup consists of many of the participants from past Toronto Blues Society Women's Blues Revues, coming together for one night as Sister Act. (no nun intended). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Still here? May as well offer a recipe for the sini-cookbook. This is the Shrimp Fettucine that people seem to like...... It is really easy to make and everyone seems to like it. The recipe is for 2 people and I will give everything based on how I make it. First you will need to start cooking the fettucine. Use a spaghetti measuring thing to figure out for 3 people, or just take a big handful and throw it in the pot of boiling water. Pour some olive oil in the pot first I put enough so that the slick on the water is about 2 inches in diameter, then stir it around in the water before putting the fettucine in. (I use the fettucine to stir it, one less spoon to wash!) When your fettucine is cooked, pour some olive oil in a pan and add two cloves of chopped garlic. Then throw 3/4 - 1 pound of shrimp (depends on how hungry you are, or how much you like shrimp) into the pan and sautée them. While the shrimp are cooking, put your futticine in a large bowl and add a bit of olive oil, some oregano, and a bit of basil. mix that around so that the fettucine is evenly covered in the green stuff. I would say that I use about a teaspoon and a half of oreganon and half a teaspoon of basil, but I go by eye so it will be hit and miss for you. Just as the shrimp are almost done, (this is optional) you can throw a large cubed tomatoe in with them. Just keep the tomatoes in the pan long enough to get them warmed up. Squirt the juice from half a medium lemon over it now. (if you forget to buy a lemon, don't worry because half the time I do too) Put a big mess of your flaky green fettucine on a plate, then dump a big mess of shrimp and tomatoe over top of it. Then sprinkle crumbled up feta cheese over everything. And voila, you have a really nice dinner that everyone seems to like. Serve it with a fresh baguette and a nice white wine. I like Remy Panier Blanc de France because it is inexpensive and it is very light. For those who don't like shrimp, or if payday is a long way off, you can make this with chicken just as easily. Have a happy weekend. Alexander +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the undead Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail sinister@missprint.org. To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to majordomo@missprint.org. WWW: http://www.missprint.org/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "sinsietr is a bit freaky" - stuart david, looper +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+