Mark Strong
@markehstrong.bsky.social
Food Lover, Beer Lover, Booze Lover, all around geek and (former) food writer. All thoughts are my own. No one else wants them
Hi. Abolish ICE
This video from Portland is a metaphor for what is going on in America. ICE trying so hard to get Americans to cross a line and if they don't, dragging them across the line and violently attacking.
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hi. Abolish ICE
Me forgetting where I am.
“Why the hell are so many people wearing dolphins gear around here?”
Me seeing the Littpe Havana at MIA store in the airport I’m walking through.
“Oh right I’m in Miami.”
I have not in fact already begun my long wait in LaGuardia to get home
“Why the hell are so many people wearing dolphins gear around here?”
Me seeing the Littpe Havana at MIA store in the airport I’m walking through.
“Oh right I’m in Miami.”
I have not in fact already begun my long wait in LaGuardia to get home
September 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Me forgetting where I am.
“Why the hell are so many people wearing dolphins gear around here?”
Me seeing the Littpe Havana at MIA store in the airport I’m walking through.
“Oh right I’m in Miami.”
I have not in fact already begun my long wait in LaGuardia to get home
“Why the hell are so many people wearing dolphins gear around here?”
Me seeing the Littpe Havana at MIA store in the airport I’m walking through.
“Oh right I’m in Miami.”
I have not in fact already begun my long wait in LaGuardia to get home
I walked 9 holes of golf today while listening to an audiobook book. I don’t know who the hell I am but I know teenage me would absolutely hate 52 year old me. It was kinda nice though.
August 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I walked 9 holes of golf today while listening to an audiobook book. I don’t know who the hell I am but I know teenage me would absolutely hate 52 year old me. It was kinda nice though.
If you also read this as Mandalorian Festival we will probably get along ok
July 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
If you also read this as Mandalorian Festival we will probably get along ok
Any of my Philadelphia are friends go to see Wu Tang Friday evening? Let me know and we can meet up for a beer.
July 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Any of my Philadelphia are friends go to see Wu Tang Friday evening? Let me know and we can meet up for a beer.
Perhaps the greatest bad movie ever made. Thanks to the How Did This Get Made podcast for letting me know that a blu ray version exists. With a directors cut as well. I’m positively giddy to watch it.
July 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Perhaps the greatest bad movie ever made. Thanks to the How Did This Get Made podcast for letting me know that a blu ray version exists. With a directors cut as well. I’m positively giddy to watch it.
Had one of those small but proud parenting moments today. I’m driving my son to work and we are listening to Rock The Bells on SiriusXM. The first few notes of Get Your Freak On by Missy Elliot hit and he’s immediately bopping his head. He knows the good shit.
July 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Had one of those small but proud parenting moments today. I’m driving my son to work and we are listening to Rock The Bells on SiriusXM. The first few notes of Get Your Freak On by Missy Elliot hit and he’s immediately bopping his head. He knows the good shit.
I readily admit that as a kid I didn’t get Motörhead. They werent heavy or thrashy enough compared to the other stuff I was listening to. A little over a year ago someone said, think of Motörhead as punk and not metal and listen again. It clicked instantly. Now they are in regular rotation.
June 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I readily admit that as a kid I didn’t get Motörhead. They werent heavy or thrashy enough compared to the other stuff I was listening to. A little over a year ago someone said, think of Motörhead as punk and not metal and listen again. It clicked instantly. Now they are in regular rotation.
Everybody be quiet I’m listening to the new Ted Cruz theme song.
June 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Everybody be quiet I’m listening to the new Ted Cruz theme song.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Nothing good ever comes from an 8:45 pm trip to Home Depot. Just saying it now
June 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Nothing good ever comes from an 8:45 pm trip to Home Depot. Just saying it now
Minor life disappointments that I never thought would bother me. My dental hygienist for the last 10 years has retired. I knew it was coming but didn’t know when. It’s now and my next appointment will be with someone new. I’m bummed.
June 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Minor life disappointments that I never thought would bother me. My dental hygienist for the last 10 years has retired. I knew it was coming but didn’t know when. It’s now and my next appointment will be with someone new. I’m bummed.
If you asked younger me if I’d ever be a guy who pressure washed and squeegeed his garage out in the spring I’d say fuck you, only a narc would do that. I swear I’m not a narc but my garage looks good.
May 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you asked younger me if I’d ever be a guy who pressure washed and squeegeed his garage out in the spring I’d say fuck you, only a narc would do that. I swear I’m not a narc but my garage looks good.
Easter ham gets a beautiful second life in some Cuban sandwiches. Pulled some pernil from the freezer for the roasted pork. My wife made the Cuban bread fresh today. It’s one of my top 5 sandwich types and today is no exception
April 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Easter ham gets a beautiful second life in some Cuban sandwiches. Pulled some pernil from the freezer for the roasted pork. My wife made the Cuban bread fresh today. It’s one of my top 5 sandwich types and today is no exception
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April 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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A day in the life of a middle aged Metallica fan on show day. Easter weekend edition:
5:30 am wake up and realize it’s Saturday
6:30 am wake up for real.
6:40 am coffee
7:15 am walk the dog
7:45 am start making Easter cheese bread
8:45 am leave for the candy store because you slacked all week…
5:30 am wake up and realize it’s Saturday
6:30 am wake up for real.
6:40 am coffee
7:15 am walk the dog
7:45 am start making Easter cheese bread
8:45 am leave for the candy store because you slacked all week…
April 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A day in the life of a middle aged Metallica fan on show day. Easter weekend edition:
5:30 am wake up and realize it’s Saturday
6:30 am wake up for real.
6:40 am coffee
7:15 am walk the dog
7:45 am start making Easter cheese bread
8:45 am leave for the candy store because you slacked all week…
5:30 am wake up and realize it’s Saturday
6:30 am wake up for real.
6:40 am coffee
7:15 am walk the dog
7:45 am start making Easter cheese bread
8:45 am leave for the candy store because you slacked all week…
And Katy’s on the Moon youtu.be/goh2x_G0ct4?...
Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Ace Records
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April 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
And Katy’s on the Moon youtu.be/goh2x_G0ct4?...
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but; if you book the last open 1/2 hour slot on a persons calendar, you are a terrible person and you need to know this. That person isn’t paying to attention to you at all.
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this today but; if you book the last open 1/2 hour slot on a persons calendar, you are a terrible person and you need to know this. That person isn’t paying to attention to you at all.
I don’t know why this ballon animal dog needed a balloon knot but here we are
April 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I don’t know why this ballon animal dog needed a balloon knot but here we are
So it’s time for FIFA to pull the World Cup from US soil. It’s not safe for people from other countries to visit here.
April 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
So it’s time for FIFA to pull the World Cup from US soil. It’s not safe for people from other countries to visit here.
Good Catholic* boy that I am it was a perfect day for some beer battered cod, homemade fries, and very non traditional mushy peas. Malt vinegar and tartar sauce for accompaniment. *haven’t been any religion for 35+ years but fish fry is always good.
April 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Good Catholic* boy that I am it was a perfect day for some beer battered cod, homemade fries, and very non traditional mushy peas. Malt vinegar and tartar sauce for accompaniment. *haven’t been any religion for 35+ years but fish fry is always good.
After my mom passed last June my brother, daughter, and I all got tattoos to commemorate her life. My dad who has always been anti tattoo talked about getting one and we all kinda laughed. Never been happier to be wrong. I know it was emotional for him but I hope it helps him heal.
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
After my mom passed last June my brother, daughter, and I all got tattoos to commemorate her life. My dad who has always been anti tattoo talked about getting one and we all kinda laughed. Never been happier to be wrong. I know it was emotional for him but I hope it helps him heal.
@beerinator.com I just ate a couple of beignets dusted with your Bojangles fry dust. 10/10 strongly recommend.
March 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
@beerinator.com I just ate a couple of beignets dusted with your Bojangles fry dust. 10/10 strongly recommend.
We were supposed to be In Charlotte for a few days but work got in the way so we made Bojangles at home. @kerriestrong.bsky.social made the biscuits. Topped with buttermilk brined chicken thighs and pimento cheese. Bojangles seasoned fries, and the @beerinator.com mandatory bugles for the cheese.
March 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We were supposed to be In Charlotte for a few days but work got in the way so we made Bojangles at home. @kerriestrong.bsky.social made the biscuits. Topped with buttermilk brined chicken thighs and pimento cheese. Bojangles seasoned fries, and the @beerinator.com mandatory bugles for the cheese.
The best thing about Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner Sunday is Reubens today. I’ll fire up the blackstone later but for now, it’s just meat slicing goodness.
March 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The best thing about Corned Beef and Cabbage for dinner Sunday is Reubens today. I’ll fire up the blackstone later but for now, it’s just meat slicing goodness.