Imagine the smoky goodness, the crispy-chewy satisfaction....
http://bacontoday.com/turbaconducken-turducken-wrapped-in-bacon/
drooooooling
ps- LOVE this website, good sense of humor
Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
What you can get me for Christmas
Because you've been sitting there thinking to yourself, "Gosh I wish Liz'd tell me what's on her Christmas list."
Well good news!! I have begun posting my Christmas Wish List on the left. No need to thank me, I'm just doing my part to help out. Like a Public Service Announcement.
Actually, the whole thing stemmed from the fact that I have come to realize that what I really want just isn't the kind of thing that takes wrapping paper and a bow very well. Instead of lamenting that, I thought it would be interesting to actually make some space to record those 'wish list' things I think about every day.
Anyone else have similar wish list items?
Well good news!! I have begun posting my Christmas Wish List on the left. No need to thank me, I'm just doing my part to help out. Like a Public Service Announcement.
Actually, the whole thing stemmed from the fact that I have come to realize that what I really want just isn't the kind of thing that takes wrapping paper and a bow very well. Instead of lamenting that, I thought it would be interesting to actually make some space to record those 'wish list' things I think about every day.
Anyone else have similar wish list items?
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Powerlessness and omnipotence
About a year ago I flipped through one of my brother's magazines or books on philosophy and buddhism. I recall seeing something about anger, and how the true source of anger is feeling powerless.
That was the first time I'd ever hear those two concepts linked together, but after very little inspection it made a lot of sense: for example, nothing sets me off when I'm driving like someone else driving recklessly, i.e., endangering my life. I become pissed because I'm totally powerless to actually make that other driver treat me and my life with respect.
Intellectually knowing that, however, and absorbing it are two different things, and 35 years of unexamined patterns don't dissolve just because I have more understanding about them.
Interestingly, those times when I've been able to be more mindful of the link between anger and powerlessness, I've found that I'm able to actually see ways to influence my actions and environment more than I initially thought possible, like the whole exercise helps clarify that I'm powerless over some things but not everything.
Tangential theological item that I just thought of now: If anger derives from powerlessness, one could conclude that the omnipotent would never experience anger. Interesting to consider a theology where the deity never behaves in angry or retributive ways.
And, thank you Kelly.
That was the first time I'd ever hear those two concepts linked together, but after very little inspection it made a lot of sense: for example, nothing sets me off when I'm driving like someone else driving recklessly, i.e., endangering my life. I become pissed because I'm totally powerless to actually make that other driver treat me and my life with respect.
Intellectually knowing that, however, and absorbing it are two different things, and 35 years of unexamined patterns don't dissolve just because I have more understanding about them.
Interestingly, those times when I've been able to be more mindful of the link between anger and powerlessness, I've found that I'm able to actually see ways to influence my actions and environment more than I initially thought possible, like the whole exercise helps clarify that I'm powerless over some things but not everything.
Tangential theological item that I just thought of now: If anger derives from powerlessness, one could conclude that the omnipotent would never experience anger. Interesting to consider a theology where the deity never behaves in angry or retributive ways.
And, thank you Kelly.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Indian food + friends = awesome
Just had a lovely dinner with my friend Jeannie at an Indian place in Ballard.
Raining outside after the sun went down ridiculously early at 4, so it was really soothing to get a warm tandoori-cooked meal and a couple cups of chai.
Yesterday had Indian food for a very enjoyable lunch with Shaffer, and kept those leftovers for lunch today.
So that's 3 Indian meals with two friends in a day and a half, *and* I've got leftovers from tonight for tomorrow.
This week isn't bad.
Raining outside after the sun went down ridiculously early at 4, so it was really soothing to get a warm tandoori-cooked meal and a couple cups of chai.
Yesterday had Indian food for a very enjoyable lunch with Shaffer, and kept those leftovers for lunch today.
So that's 3 Indian meals with two friends in a day and a half, *and* I've got leftovers from tonight for tomorrow.
This week isn't bad.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Making Progress
Getting rid of clothes, getting a wee bit more organized.
We've re-started unpacking some more and trying to make the place feel more like we live here rather than co-occupying space with our stuff.
Voted in a damn fine president and vp.
WA passed a death with dignity law - hard not to think how that law enacted just one year earlier could have made a huge difference in the stress and suffering of Paul's mom. This law, and the similar one in Oregon, sure highlights to me where I hope to spend my later years, assuming I'm lucky enough to have some.
Also passed a huge transportation package that should help push forward more transit options for this region.
Aside from all that, I'm in total shock that it's Nov - what happened to Sept and Oct?
I'm pretty sure it should be August.
Thinking about joining an over 30 soccer team - not so sure I can (or want to) keep up with the younger players in the league. Retirement is out of the question.
We've re-started unpacking some more and trying to make the place feel more like we live here rather than co-occupying space with our stuff.
Voted in a damn fine president and vp.
WA passed a death with dignity law - hard not to think how that law enacted just one year earlier could have made a huge difference in the stress and suffering of Paul's mom. This law, and the similar one in Oregon, sure highlights to me where I hope to spend my later years, assuming I'm lucky enough to have some.
Also passed a huge transportation package that should help push forward more transit options for this region.
Aside from all that, I'm in total shock that it's Nov - what happened to Sept and Oct?
I'm pretty sure it should be August.
Thinking about joining an over 30 soccer team - not so sure I can (or want to) keep up with the younger players in the league. Retirement is out of the question.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Happy First of November, get ready to sleep in: Random Dispatches from South Seattle
(singing)
It isn't a good song, but you get the idea. Have you voted? Do you plan to? Or will I sing this song alone?
Unrelated: Set your clocks back 1 hour tonight.
Also, ran out of heating oil at home last night, much much to our surprise. It's actually colder inside than out, and we were under the impression that the 300 gallon tank was topped off when we moved in. So, we have the distinct honor of buying 300 gallons of diesel oil Monday. $3.30/gallon.
Oh boy?
But, we do have two good fireplaces and a couple space heaters, so it'll all work out. Paul is currently building a fire downstairs and it's a little smokey... kinda hoping that'll fade soon.
Halloween was fun with Jason and Rebecca - chill, had dinner, handed out candy, watched Deathproof (Tarantino), played video games. Dressed up like a sock monster for work. You know, the monster that steals one sock? At night dressed like a catholic school girls cuz it wasn't work and was a little more fun.
Paul, on the other hand, dressed up like Caribou Barbie. Good times had by all.
Did some recent fun cakes, feeling really proud of the stuff we do, and we've now got the occasional intern, which is pretty cool.
Went and visited my parents and grandmother in Oregon 2 weeks ago. It was really nice to see everyone, even though it was a quick weekend trip.
Now at a phase where I feel like giving all my stuff away. I think I actually have more clothes that don't fit me than do, and that's stupid. Lots of books I have just for having and maybe even for seeming like an interesting person, which I don't have the energy or enthusiasm for. There's nothing like trying to lift a heavy box to remind me that back strain does not, in fact, impress others. :-)
I also find that I increasingly envy me of about 10 years ago: When I was living in Japan in a teeny tiny flat, I was very efficient, organized, and had minimal stuff. It felt good to live so thinly.
And while I've embraced a married-and-running-a-business-from-home lifestyle, it's starting to dawn on me that I don't actually need to have quite so much stuff just because.
To his credit, Paul is starting to come around more, too.
On a different note, my brother's girlfriend developed a staph infection, apparently from visiting her sister in the hostpital (not staph-infection related). It creeps me out that someone so healthy and young (early 30's) is getting such an infection, and the emergence of MRSA seems increasingly alarming. I don't know if that's what she had, but she's apparently healing now and I'm really glad to hear it!
Last note: holy cowbell, the food at Machiavelli is so damn good. Anyone up for an Italian dinner in seattle, just call me and we'll hit this place. I promise you won't be disappointed.
"Uh huh, I voted...
Oh yeah, I voted...
I voted early...
And mailed my ballot."
It isn't a good song, but you get the idea. Have you voted? Do you plan to? Or will I sing this song alone?
Unrelated: Set your clocks back 1 hour tonight.
Also, ran out of heating oil at home last night, much much to our surprise. It's actually colder inside than out, and we were under the impression that the 300 gallon tank was topped off when we moved in. So, we have the distinct honor of buying 300 gallons of diesel oil Monday. $3.30/gallon.
Oh boy?
But, we do have two good fireplaces and a couple space heaters, so it'll all work out. Paul is currently building a fire downstairs and it's a little smokey... kinda hoping that'll fade soon.
Halloween was fun with Jason and Rebecca - chill, had dinner, handed out candy, watched Deathproof (Tarantino), played video games. Dressed up like a sock monster for work. You know, the monster that steals one sock? At night dressed like a catholic school girls cuz it wasn't work and was a little more fun.
Paul, on the other hand, dressed up like Caribou Barbie. Good times had by all.
Did some recent fun cakes, feeling really proud of the stuff we do, and we've now got the occasional intern, which is pretty cool.
Went and visited my parents and grandmother in Oregon 2 weeks ago. It was really nice to see everyone, even though it was a quick weekend trip.
Now at a phase where I feel like giving all my stuff away. I think I actually have more clothes that don't fit me than do, and that's stupid. Lots of books I have just for having and maybe even for seeming like an interesting person, which I don't have the energy or enthusiasm for. There's nothing like trying to lift a heavy box to remind me that back strain does not, in fact, impress others. :-)
I also find that I increasingly envy me of about 10 years ago: When I was living in Japan in a teeny tiny flat, I was very efficient, organized, and had minimal stuff. It felt good to live so thinly.
And while I've embraced a married-and-running-a-business-from-home lifestyle, it's starting to dawn on me that I don't actually need to have quite so much stuff just because.
To his credit, Paul is starting to come around more, too.
On a different note, my brother's girlfriend developed a staph infection, apparently from visiting her sister in the hostpital (not staph-infection related). It creeps me out that someone so healthy and young (early 30's) is getting such an infection, and the emergence of MRSA seems increasingly alarming. I don't know if that's what she had, but she's apparently healing now and I'm really glad to hear it!
Last note: holy cowbell, the food at Machiavelli is so damn good. Anyone up for an Italian dinner in seattle, just call me and we'll hit this place. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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