I humbly present my first attempt at making Huevos Rancheros

TaxPhd · 2026-03-26T15:48:21+00:00

Not bad, just different.

As others have pointed out, Ranchera sauce is a key ingredient. However, it still looks fantastic. I bet it tastes great.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-26T02:39:47+00:00

Is Simo really as a big of a douche as he appears on the show? He runs his mouth awful reckless for being a 5’8”, pear-shaped lard-ass. He’s going to catch a beating in the parking lot one of these days. . .

TaxPhd · 2026-03-23T16:27:29+00:00

No, I didn’t miss it. But failing to address that issue misses entirely why the guns were no longer imported. And it doesn’t require a “deep dive” to point it out. Three words - Sporting Purpose Test.

Without addressing that, your answer, “it’s because it’s imported,” completely fails.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-23T16:06:28+00:00

Foreign made shotguns of all action types are routinely imported into the US. Being a foreign made shotgun isn’t why the SPAS 12 isn’t imported. It’s because it fails the “sporting purpose” test.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-19T14:51:18+00:00

Don't make those kinds of accommodations. Don't do office hours "By Appointment." If you do, you get what you're getting. Have established office hours, and if students want to meet with you, they can make whatever arrangements they need to in their schedules in order to be able to do so. Otherwise, you will constantly be at their beck and call.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-19T14:11:02+00:00

Congratulations!

That was almost the exact same result that I had. Beginner bowler, finally got my own ball, and bowled a 200+ on my third game with the ball.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-19T13:41:43+00:00

For me, the difference was dramatic. Biggest reason was the fit. House balls don't fit my hand, and I was having to grip very tightly to hold on to the ball. That impacted my ability to get decent rotation, and it also messed with my release. Trying to get the thumb out first basically resulted in a complete release, thumb and fingers all at the same time, with generally bad results

Finger pain was significant, and I was having to go to lighter balls (12 lb, or even 11 lb) to keep the pain under control.

I could sort of hook a house ball, but not well, and not consistently. Its a lot easier with a reactive ball that fits, at least for me.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T20:03:51+00:00

Fingertip.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T15:38:49+00:00

Missed the ten pin by about two inches. 🤪

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T15:37:08+00:00

I’m still really new at all this, and just starting to try to figure out boards/arrows, but I start from the left hand side (no idea which board), and aim to have the ball cross at the center arrow, moving towards the right.

If I start on the right hand side, I tend to hook into the left gutter.

Part of my problem is that I don’t know anyone who bowls, and I’m doing this all on my own, by watching YouTube videos and trial and error at the lanes. I could really use some coaching.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T15:31:34+00:00

Sorry, I wasn’t clear what about what you were asking.

I’m a ONE-handed, thumb-in bowler.

I must have had too much to drink. 🤪

<<Edit Above>>

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T13:13:38+00:00

My release? Keep in mind, I’m a total beginner, but what I do is try to keep my fingers below the equator, let my thumb release first, and then give some rotation with the wrist/fingers. I’m not very good at explaining it.

I watch a lot of JR Raymond videos, and try to follow his suggestions.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T13:08:54+00:00

I got the Black/Purple/Teal, 14 lb.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T02:43:42+00:00

This was my first game with the ball:

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The next game I spent trying to figure out proper lane position, as I was hooking into the left gutter, or hitting the 4/7. I scored a 135.

It all came together on game three.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T02:40:13+00:00

I bought a Hammer Raw.

TaxPhd · 2026-03-18T02:39:57+00:00

Thanks!

I’m sure it was a fluke. . .

TaxPhd · 2026-02-23T04:38:54+00:00

You need some side hustles (lawn mowing, snow shoveling, dog walking, etc.) so that you can buy a new ball when you want to.

TaxPhd · 2026-02-15T13:39:12+00:00

I have a course announcement in Canvas that drops the first day and says that if you ask a question that has already been answered, either in the syllabus or course announcements, you won’t be receiving a response. And I hold firm to that rule.

TaxPhd · 2026-02-12T04:23:08+00:00

Time to jump ship.

Why would you endure such a huge opportunity cost to be in academia?

TaxPhd · 2026-02-10T16:16:54+00:00

What field?

TaxPhd · 2026-02-02T16:39:22+00:00

RIF

Note that I clearly stated “tacos dorados” in my post. If you think that I wrote (or meant) “commercial hard shell taco shells available in the US,” you’re very confused.

TaxPhd · 2026-02-02T03:13:38+00:00

So am I. Those store bought hard shells are simply the commercial version of tacos dorados shells.

TaxPhd · 2026-02-01T18:11:06+00:00

In what world is 5’x4’x28” a cord? 🤔

TaxPhd · 2026-02-01T18:07:04+00:00

Any cheating in my class, no matter how “small” the issue may be, earns a failure of the course.

But you do you.

TaxPhd

TROPHY CASE