Mashup

I am reading a book on animals that went extinct within human history, and it's got me thinking of Twiggy and the Jackalope again.  Part of the story involves a Rare/Extinct animal zoo at the north pole. There's also an entire army of vengeful dodos, descended from those who escaped their home island long ago.

Of course the Dodo Army is an equal opportunity employer, and has therefore picked up a few other animals over time.  For comedy's sake, one of these is a chicken.  (and yes, I didn't look up the spelling of the name "Meredith" until later.  Note to self: always spell-check the names.)

DoFranklin, DoMeredith, and DoTreena; members of the Dodo Army.

Character detail of DoMeredith the chicken.

All the dodo names are ["Do"(as in dodo) + Some actual given name] and they earn a second name later in life by doing something unique.  For example: DoDonald Cleaver (favors a meat cleaver as a weapon), DoElla Dial-Tone (spent years in the north pole zoo pretending to be empty-headed), DoMaynard The Bard (self explanatory).  Oh, and did I mention that the dodos wear hats?  It's a cultural thing.

"And now for something completely different!":

EY's Spaghetti-Fish-n-Veggie Meal
--or--
Too-Lazy-To-Go-Buy-Spaghetti-Sauce Meal
Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 servings spaghetti noodles
• A cup or so of frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 breaded fish sticks (fully cooked)
• 1 Tbsp butter or margarine (I use butter)
• Handful of shredded cheese (two singles slices work ok in a pinch)
• Enough water to cook the spaghetti, 1-2 Tbsp for the vegetables, and a 1/4 cup for later.

How To:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Use a 2 quart pan (trust me, you'll need the space).
2. While that's cooking, put vegetables in medium-sized microwave-safe bowl and add a tablespoon or so of water.  Cooked covered for about 4 minutes on high.
3. Remove vegetables with a hot pad or oven mitt.  Immediately add butter and cheese and stir until mostly melted.
4. Reheat fish sticks (0:45 to 1:00 will work fine)
5. Break fish sticks into smaller pieces.  Add to veggie-cheesy mixture.  Stir.
6. Cover and place in microwave for another minute to make sure everything's melted together.
7. By now the spaghetti should be done.  Drain and return to 2 quart pan.  Dump in the veggie-cheesy-fish mixture and stir.  Add 1/4 cup water and keep stirring.
8. Serve with a side-dish of fruit to make a meal.

Makes 3-4 servings.

Nutrition Facts:  More nutritious than a bowl of ramen, but would never be endorsed by Dr. Oz.  Fish and vegetables are good for you generally, but I would not recommend eating this if you have qualms about fat or carbs.  The fish, cheese, and butter do add salt.  It's college student fare; use your better judgement.

Earworm of the day: Nothing springs to mind.  Have a nice day.