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Thursday, December 29, 2022

Photo, “The Recipe Tender (Yellow Recipe Box)”

 



Photo, “The Recipe Tender (Yellow Recipe Box)”


Here! You can see the recipe box. The recipe box is “RECIPE TENDER” from the 1950s. But, I do not know much about my grandma’s recipe box. You can see a name for the business on the business postage card. The business was Richards Rosen Associates, Inc. I still do not know who made the recipe box. I do not even know when or exactly what year. As you can see, the recipe box is very old with very old recipe cards. You can see the very old recipe cards in the slot. My grandma would “tender” each card with a unique food recipe. I can still make drinks and salads with my grandma’s recipe box; however, other recipes for food will require cautionary reading before cooking anything in the kitchen. You may consider this 1950s vintage. Even from internet search and internet research, I know very little about this yellow recipe box. The “recipe tender” recipe box contains references to California hotels and cans of fish that no longer exist. Call this yellow recipe box my guide to 1950s evolution of eating and cooking in America. I must be very, very careful with some recipes while cooking. Some cooking methods from the past are now impossible or unsafe. Also, the concept of “health” was very mysterious and misleading in the 1950s. At least you can get the idea. The recipe box is vintage and respectable for my personal collection. I cannot find the RECIPE TENDER on the internet. The business for my grandma’s recipe box was New York related. I can even find a recipe for the “Zombie Drink” inside this yellow recipe box. Cool, huh?




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/The-Recipe-Tender-Yellow-Recipe-Box-942987900

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Book Review, Astronaut Foods: The History of Food in Space (1988 Edition, American Outdoor Products)

 



Book Review, Astronaut Foods: The History of Food in Space (1988 Edition, American Outdoor Products)


The information is excellent; however, the grammar is poor. It’s more fashionable by marketing, and, it’s less reasonable by science. Just what exactly are “spacecraftheads” or is that error?




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Book-Review-Astronaut-Foods-942741106

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Photo, “Recipe Tender (Vintage Recipe Box)”

 


Photo, “Recipe Tender (Vintage Recipe Box)”


Do you know what a “recipe box” is? A recipe box is a box for recipes. You can write a recipe. Or, you can type a recipe. Or, you can print a recipe. You can write a recipe by pen, pencil, or printer ink. A recipe box is for recipes. Here, in my photo, you can see a yellow box. It’s a yellow recipe box. And, the recipe box is called “RECIPE TENDER” or “recipe tender”. What does “recipe tender” mean? I am not sure. The name “recipe tender” can be a name for the yellow recipe box. Or, the name “recipe tender” can be a name for the kitchen cook’s act of cooking. The history of this box is beyond my exact understanding. My grandma’s recipes are in this yellow “recipe tender” box. My mom was the keeper of this yellow recipe tender box until the day of her passing from a heart attack. Honestly, my mom was collecting too many recipe cards over the years. You put the recipe cards into the recipe box; and, you pull out a recipe card from the recipe box for cooking specific food. “Recipe tender” can also be a name for the act of pulling out a recipe card. The word “tender” was a word from Elvis’s language in his rock music. So, this “tender” word goes back to the Golden Oldies Age of music, and, maybe even earlier than 1940s jazz. My educated guess must be seen here. Right now, I am trying to be an accurate historian for my own family; unfortunately, my grandparents were going through divorces and families were breaking apart from the past of scarcity to food and comfort. During vacations from around the world my grandparents would often only eat at McDonald’s or Burger King. “Strange” food of any kind was out of reach of their traditional desires. Even at hotels, my grandparents would often just cook their own meals in their own hotel rooms; they would bring cans of food for preparing and cooking in a hotel room, and, milk was made from powder form. My grandma believed that chocolate chip pancakes were the Devil. Of course, I do not believe my grandma. I eat food from everywhere and I love eating anything. My grandpa and grandma had very strange beliefs. They also believed that jeans were evil; Elvis was singing and rocking and rolling with very “hot” music, and, Elvis offended my grandma for years. I do not really know why. Elvis was very traditional himself. Rock music was always new because nobody in the past had radios and electronics for music. I find this “grandma” stuff to be very strange indeed. Anyways, you now see a picture of the RECIPE TENDER recipe box. I do not know who made the recipe box. I do not know when the recipe box was made. All I see is the name “RECIPE TENDER” and a price sticker for $2.25 (or, 2 dollars and 25 cents). My grandma’s recipe box is too old for research, too old for search, and too old for history. Maybe the “recipe tender” recipe box was an influence from Europe. Europe did have languages for “tender” items. Who knows? I would be lucky if people can see my photo with any amusement for the past. History does have every shade you can record from the past. “Past” and “history” are very different words in the English language.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Recipe-Tender-Vintage-Recipe-Box-942469650

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Poem- “To Write a Poem”


“To Write a Poem” 


Let me tell you how to write a poem.

First, you must purchase a “poet shirt” from a hotel for a million dollars.

I want you to purchase it for a MILLION.

And, then, you must wear the poet shirt for 24 hours.

You must do this or all hope is lost.

Okay?

Then, you must sell the “poet shirt” on eBay for… 2 cents.

Yes, that’s right!

You have to sell the poet shirt for 2 cents, or, 2 pennies.

Free shipping, free handling, free delivery, at no extra cost.

Just 2 pennies.

Do you still know what a penny is?

I hope so.

Or, if you’re not American, use the official money for your residence.

Next, after you sell the “poet shirt” for 2 cents, you must write a poem.

Yes, that’s true.

You must write a poem about the poet shirt.

You must write a poem about the poet shirt you lost.

You must write a poem about the tragedy and horror of it all.

You must write a poem about 1 MILLION dollars and 2 cents.

You must write a poem about the money lost from unique emotions.

Unique emotions are a requirement for real poetry.

Only then, can you become a poet.

Why?

Because you write a poem.

And, because, you are a poet without a poet shirt.

You have become the butterfly from the crop.

The “crop” (poet shirt) is gone.

But, you now walk as spiritual to independent design.

You can write a poem without the poet’s uniform.

You are now, really, and, absolutely, a poet.

The poet shirt was just a label.

Today, you “know” the price of forgotten romance.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/To-Write-a-Poem-941971751

Monday, December 19, 2022

Poem- “Touch and Contact”


“Touch and Contact”


Knowledge is logical awareness from observation.

It’s not vocabulary for unlimited space of things.


You write notes.

Okay.

Are your notes facts or things?

When we have enough information, can we understand it?

Or, does her touch stop before his contact?

Understanding improves with study, not with age.


My philosophy doesn’t build up from the resting fix of stature.

I can sit on a chair.

But, knowledge goes beyond that in my mind.

A chair is just particular material.

I need to “know” how to build my chair, and, not just sit on a chair.

Liars can sit down.

Of course, philosophers examine correct views into learning.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Touch-and-Contact-941721137

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Photo, “Religious Mexican Art (Monkey)”

 



Photo, “Religious Mexican Art (Monkey)”


I have Associate level of college education in Spanish. But, I do not have an Associate degree. An Associate degree requires 2 years of study in a subject for one college. For my 2 years of Spanish education, I went to 2 community colleges to reach Associate level, without a degree. However, the education is almost the same. I went from Ventura to Bakersfield, California, for community college. During my attendance in high school, for Elementary Art, I did “clay” art. The “clay” art was, first, made with my hands. And, then, the “clay” was made hard in a special oven. Afterwards, when the “clay” was given me from the oven, I was painting it a smooth, creamy white color. It’s art from Mexico, a country very close to California in America. At first, I did not know what the symbol was. From recent research, I’ve discovered that this “monkey” is related to the Aztec calendar. Call me a poet; call me a creative writer. From the white color, you probably think the art is less colorful. But, that’s an illusion of logic. When you look closely, you can see the “monkey” has arms that float like wings and legs that curve like vines. The dancing metaphor is unique for philosophy of spirit. Of course, the art is really abstract. Do you see the monkey? The “clay” becomes a reference for spiritual geometry of form to reason of human touch. We still need to discover more information about this mysterious symbol. But, the clay is very easy on my eyes while I look at it with poetic observation.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Religious-Mexican-Art-Monkey-941587850

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Videogame Review, Millipede for the Nintendo Entertainment System


Videogame Review, Millipede for the Nintendo Entertainment System


I get points. However, I never earn volume for the score. The random matter is always off.


(When I spell “videogame” on my MacBook Air, and, when my MacBook Air says “videogame” is wrong spelling… WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!! If programmers do not know this word, what are they doing? The word is not even a new idea! Come on, guys! Get yourself together.)




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Review-Millipede-Nintendo-Entertainment-System-941103189

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Poem- “More Weight to Cheers”


“More Weight to Cheers”


Did you know?

Jesus loves every sumo wrestler.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every obese clown.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every skyrocketing plumber.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every Grinch stuffer.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every giant elephant.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every Elvis impersonator.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every big and beautiful woman.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every tall and handsome man.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every hungry military brat.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every fat kitchen cook.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every immobile ballet dancer.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every tender donkey.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every fluffy dinosaur.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every jelly bean scientist.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every heavyweight mathematician.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every enormous wizard.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every paralyzed ostrich feeder.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every athletic balloonist.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every muscular Santa.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every humongous unicorn artist.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every delicious chicken.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every donut juggler.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every friendly restaurant.


Did you know?

“Jesus” is not Jesus and works with me at Circus Circus.


Did you know?

“Jesus” is my little puppy.


Did you know?

Jesus is my little friend.


Did you know?

Jesus loves every Jesus on Earth.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/More-Weight-to-Cheers-940979365

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Photo- “Around”

 



My poem follows:


“Around”


I would call Earth this.

But, we should really call it these.

A marble must go into the bag.

Can you feel the flowers?

Heat goes upon your degree.

Every turn comes out of it!

People reach inside me for crossing.

My mother grows on a cloud now.

Angels will smell their gusts within.

Find yourself under this bright bridge.

When elephants open, our jungle comes in.


Alex. J.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Photo, “My Pencils for Writing Poetry”

 



Photo, “My Pencils for Writing Poetry”


Now listen very carefully. When I say I am a “poet” with poetry, I mean it. You can see my personal collection of pencils here. If you look closely, you can see a pencil in the middle of the photo that says, “California State University”. So, I have education. I know what I write. I use pencils, pens, markers, erasers, grips, sharpeners, knives, colors, dictionaries, books, and general writing equipment for my poetry. Texting is not a performance; however, writing is a performance. My writing is not spontaneous. In fact, I NEVER “text” people. Even when I text people, even when I am texting, I always “write” with correct spelling and correct grammar. “Texting” is never writing. My school education helps me. Even when I just think of my high school degree, I need to remember my past of education. I have history of personal education. I do not need to be a scientist to hold a pencil. Creative writing is usually for fiction and fantasy. From my presentation of logic for common sense, you can see my bag of pencils. Pencils are very, very important. English instructors enjoy reading homework with blue or black pen ink for easy reading. But, for my personal life, I use “pencils” when I believe there will be mistakes with my writing. My description for this photo of my pencils is a principle of success for authorship. I sharpen my pencils. Pencils could always use better quality. And, NEVER ignore the “eraser” on a pencil! Remember something, okay? You are not always perfect with spelling. So, use the eraser! Readers do not need fake words. We can tell if the spelling is funny. Do not EVER let the computer spell for you. You need to know how to spell words by yourself. Poetry is not easy hobby or craft. Poetry gets very dramatic and very romantic. Let me ask you a question. Do you know how to use your cellphone? If you do not know how to use your cellphone, never write or “draw” ANYTHING on a cellphone! Focus on the education you have. Do not focus on ideas you just “want” to say. You must focus on education you really have. Pencils are useful for both math and language. You can “erase” a bad word with a pencil. A common rule in elementary schools is, “DO NOT BREAK YOUR PENCIL.” Follow that rule! You must be gentle with a pencil. Do not EVER perform mindless writing; “mindless writing” is a deadly sin. Always write with enough awareness of meaning. Do not even THINK of “writing” without any meaning. Meaning and sentence must connect for literary purpose. Or else, you would become a stupid judge, or a dumb critic, or a pretty opinionator. “Energy” and “intelligence” are not the same faculty of mind. Why am I saying this? I am teaching you how to write with this lesson. This is common philosophy! Even my neighbors can tell you this stuff. But, some people do not know. That’s why I give this description for a bag of pencils. I do not just “use” a pencil; I “study” about a pencil. My philosophy should be clear.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/My-Pencils-for-Writing-Poetry-940459622

Friday, December 2, 2022

Body Inflation Story- “A Hedgehog Is a Sandwich”


“A Hedgehog Is a Sandwich”


Up to date with the latest news:


Sonic the Hedgehog was arrested at Wienerschnitzel today for visiting the Drive-Thru 2,346 times at 563 mph, for 5,649 combos and 7,465 drinks. Now, Sonic calls a hotdog a sandwich.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/A-Hedgehog-Is-a-Sandwich-939557490

Poem- “Water and Judgement”


“Water and Judgement”


A political person will probably ask you,


“Do you take a glass half full, or, half empty?”


This question is political.

But, it’s a cliche.


Let me explain:


A glass of water.

Half full, or, half empty?

Do you see it half full, or, do you see it half empty?

I must stop you before you take the water.

Do you even know what the “water” is?


This is very important!

Let me ask a question:


Do you know what the “water” is?

What is the water?

What is the water made of?

Where does the water come from?

How does the water look?

Is this “water” healthy?

Who is giving you the water?

Do you know what the water quality is?


Unless you know what the “water” is, you should not drink it.

It doesn’t matter if it’s half full, or, half empty.

You need to know what the “water” is first.

What if the water is not healthy for drinking?

What if the “water” is not healthy for philosophy?

What if the “water” is not healthy for science?

The water must be healthy.


A glass of water.

Half full, or, half empty.

Do I take it?

Well, if the water is not healthy, no thank you.


You are going to ask me,


“Are you positive, or, are you negative?”


That question doesn’t matter yet.

I need more information about the “water” for safety concerns.

Water should be healthy.

Half full, or, half empty?

Doesn’t matter.

The water needs to be healthy first.

Or else, my attitude would always be confusion, positive or negative.


“Half full, or, half empty?”


The question is pointless unless I know what the water is.

To have good judgement, I must drink good water.

Size and portion are of little concern.

Water quality is more important.


Think about it!

Should you drink a full glass of dirty water?

Or, should you just take a sip of clean, fresh water from Hawaii?

Having more water only helps if the water is even good.

If a full glass of water is not healthy, your “optimistic” view is lowest.

You should have optimistic attitude for quality, not quantity.

The “half full or half empty” cliche is really a bad question.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Water-and-Judgement-939448295

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Videogame Review, Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS (Modern Classic)


Videogame Review, Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS (Modern Classic)


Usually, this isn’t bold. It’s mostly opposite face. You can just pick up an orange. Such choice of dull rhetoric is toothsome and plucky. Of course, the “3D” is no great shake for pedestrians at all.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Review-Animal-Crossing-New-Leaf-3DS-Game-939153176

Friday, November 25, 2022

Poem- “Commonplace Politics”


“Commonplace Politics”


Some people forget the objects for their names.

Some people forget the names for their objects.

Some people forget both, or, do not forget anything when they need to.


And, people talk, and talk, and talk, without reference to any origin.

The origin was there at some point.

But, as time goes on, the origin of meaning begins to fade.

Everything about the meaning changes into a land of weeds.

It’s like a kingdom of thorns.

Knights look under the roses for hearts and hear exceeding echoes.

Sounds are crossing the castle along the bridge.

But, as time goes on, “the” spell is broken.

They just don’t know which one.


What is white, black, and red all over?

A newspaper of course.

Chat involves sense.

But, who gets the “sense” of conversation first?

Who knows if the person’s sense is everlasting?

How can such touch be permanent?

People are ever so touching.

And, a touch will be gone before we feel it reach.

This makes contact psychological for reading and talking in general.

So, objects for names can disappear, and, names for objects can disappear.

Do we need another name for a pencil?

I think my pencil is fine.

But, so much imagination takes place around the origin of meaning.

We will eventually have to stop searching and say, “Here’s a pencil.”




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Commonplace-Politics-938527463

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Videogame Review, LEGO Harry Potter Collection for the Playstation 4 (PS4 Game)


Videogame Review, LEGO Harry Potter Collection for the Playstation 4 (PS4 Game)


Do you “connect the dots” for this game? No. In fact, you really need to disconnect the dots.

Bugs grow up from lazy spells until magic hits the wizard’s key off.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Review-LEGO-Harry-Potter-Collection-PS4-938243550

Poem- “The Fastest Poem in the World”


“The Fastest Poem in the World”


When I count to 3, I will start the poem.

Are you ready?


One…

Two…

Three!


Did you “hear” the poem?

No?

Oh well.

Better luck next time!




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/The-Fastest-Poem-in-the-World-938183783

Friday, November 18, 2022

Gaming Console Review, Nintendo Switch (Original Machine)


Gaming Console Review, Nintendo Switch (Original Machine)


Reviewers do not give “grades” for videogames. Reviewers just give “scores” for videogames. “Grades” and “scores” are not equal. When a student does not receive enough good grades in high school, he or she is permanently cut off from most employment in America. For example, Subway hires people who graduate from high school or higher level of education. Without high school graduation, or, without enough good “grades” from high school, most fast food restaurants will not hire you. If you do not get good grades in a school, that would prevent you from rich employment of earnings in a career. However, reviewers just give “scores” for videogames, and, the “scores” do not impact school graduation. These “scores” for videogames are for entertainment purposes only. A “score” can also be a rating, a value, a favorite, a social behavior, a personality, a humor, a “fun and games” kind of rating. When a student does not graduate from high school, the consequences are devastating and financially harmful. When an “entertainer” does not get good “grades” from reviewers and audience members, the entertainer can still do reasonably well in sales. Sonic the Hedgehog (the movie) did not receive good “grades” from all movie critics; however, Sonic the Hedgehog (the movie) still made lots of money- the money was for entertainment and fun, not scholarship and learning. So, these “grades” for movies, TV shows, creative writing books, videogames, computer games, and entertainment in general are really not grades at all. These “grades” are scores, not grades. A programmer of videogames does not suddenly lose all of his or her education from audience reviews and professional reviews for entertainment purposes; his or her videogame is mostly for entertainment purposes only. Scholarship is about official certification from education authority. Entertainment is for fun, for pleasure, for hobby, for creative art, for fashion, for silly moments, for funny ideas, for crazy fiction, for “off the wall” personality and so on. My sarcasm helps me decrease the worries of gamers and artists who get too much feedback from irrational critics and optional reviewers. I am not a teacher; therefore, I do not give a grade for the Nintendo Switch. I can give a score for the Nintendo Switch. A score for the Nintendo Switch becomes imaginary evidence for my own vanity of favorites and wonders. The Nintendo Switch can be really fun or really boring. Everything in my gaming console review depends mostly on entertainment purposes only. Sometimes, I will mention “scholarship” for readers who have a sense of humor about fiction and fantasy. It’s make-believe, remember? I am not a professor who would shut down an entire laboratory of scientists in caution of academic learning and university privilege. That’s not who I am. I’m just… a “guy”, if you will consider my pleasure of fashion. To be honest, when I was attending a state university in California, none of my professors and colleagues were talking about videogames for any lesson with privilege of academics. In reality, most professors and teachers have poor understanding of basic computer functions. Maybe a professor would tell her students, “Can someone help me turn on the computer?” Who even says “computer” anymore? The professors do. And, they usually do not play videogames. They do not have the time. Videogames was only a subject of conversation at the “Game Room” in my university. But the “Game Room” in my university was more like a club. Clubs are options; classes are requirements. You do not need to play videogames unless you are a professional reviewer or a computer programmer. From this understanding, you can see why I do not give a “grade” for the Nintendo Switch. Any “grade” for the Nintendo Switch would just be absurd and offensive. I just give a “score” for the Nintendo Switch. That, I can do! Entertainment usually is for fun. It’s usually for laughter and delight. Of course, sometimes my sarcasm leads me to believe in scholarship for videogames somewhat. Every so often, we do have fun, but we probably need to get serious enough to be aware of the outside world that rejects videogames as an academic discipline. Think about it! When you get a poor score on your favorite Mario game, is it the end of the world? No, of course not. A “score” is generally for competition and fun amusement in a Mario game. “Grades” are way, way more serious. Grades are the official means of determination about possible employment and career opportunity. “Ratings” and scores are really for the amusement or disgust with entertainment. Ratings are very, very optional. A videogame can still remain in the gaming industry with mixed reviews and make a decent amount of money. Entertainment with fashion is more psychological and less philosophical. It’s more like poetry and casual mood of everyday romance. Now, sometimes I do question a Mario game. Sometimes I question a Sonic game. The Nintendo Switch exists for a variety of entertainment purposes. Maybe I really want to believe in a fantasy. I just have strings with reality also. Now, the Nintendo Switch is a console for more videogames than I can cover in a gaming console review. I must focus on “console” and not so much “games”. The Nintendo Switch is fairly efficient with minor concern of ergonomics. Of course, mobile gameplay does not always work; it depends on the game for the Nintendo Switch. The save feature for old videogames should really be vital for beginners of the retro gaming fashion. The Nintendo Switch is better than the Nintendo Entertainment System; the Nintendo Switch is modern, the Nintendo Entertainment System is vintage. The functions are pretty good with all the catch and humor of contact with the likes of entertainment and vanity. Once in a while, a Nintendo Switch feature is suspect to error, but it’s usually minor and pretty funny to laugh about from ignorance you see in the entertainment world. The Nintendo Switch is one of the best consoles now. The Nintendo Entertainment System is only nostalgia for historical entertainment and commonplace fashion. I am not a teacher. But, I give the Nintendo Switch a pretty high mark. Readers can consider my score and still have fun with the Nintendo Switch on those important moments of gaming and gameplay. I hope you guys have fun. Take care!




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Gaming-Console-Review-Nintendo-Switch-937680724

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Movie Review, The Cobbler (2014)


Movie Review, The Cobbler (2014)


The combination of empathy and distance is not very natural for pedestrians. Shoes are clothes, not personalities. Millions of random, unknown strangers can wear the same shoes, remember? Strangers are strangers. I read books about shoes; I know what I’m talking about.




https://www.deviantart.com/gameuniverso/art/Movie-Review-The-Cobbler-2014-937455368