Understanding Philosophy with Arnold

Two facts about me:

1. I taught a class called 'Understanding Philosophy through Science Fiction' last summer.

2. I just watched 'Last Action Hero'; it was amazing.

I'm thinking next year I'll teach this class again, but only use Arnold Schwarzenegger's fine films. There's not space here to discuss all of Arnold's art, but every movie I've seen yet has some serious philosophical content. Check it:

Great, more Gravy!

It's been a bit but I'm back; I've got three or four new meals stored up, but I only seem to get to half of my hopes, so I'll plan for a fresh pair of posts. Here's the first: following breakfast gravy, I've got some for dinner. And following a summary of a Dick book, I have a summary of a Dick book:

Soggy Biscuits and Nut Gravy

Hello, old friends, here is a new post! I've been gone a bit, but of course I couldn't stop cooking.

First, a reading update: I've delved deeply into Dick and, I hope, come out with an improved understanding of the interrelationships between possible worlds, psychedelic hallucinogens, time travel, lost love, and the I Ching. I'd advise a shot at The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch if you've spacetime to spare. If not, here's a quick and unrelated webcomic about familial fractures and the moon.

Now, today's recipe: biscuits and gravy, vegan style, avec almonds! (thanks to Steve and Melissa for help with this one).