Dying and I quote

"and oh sister now that we're grieving our fingers will falter our lungs will be leaking all over each other and without even speaking we'll know that it's over and smile and go greeting whatever comes next".

would it change you if you knew I was?

You know it is funny, right now, I really just want to find and buy a "Smoking Monkey". I realize that probably makes no sense to anyone but it does to me I guess. Sort of like reliving the diamond days in the bottomland. You know I missed the sweater girl last night. Too bad. Oh well, still looking to find a corner for me.

Wash the wine out - my coffee cup

Funny how things seem to just glide along at no response to my nudging/shoving. Damn I am starting to get impatient.
But then again, maybe I will just make up another excuse.

How did you hear? I was honey.

Man, I think I may still be full. Some of the highlights from the show were pleasant company, some excellent moroccan chicken, a incredible foccocia toped with artichoke hearts, capers and red peppers. But by far the most amazing thing to glide over my tastebuds was "Truffle Tremor"a ripened goat cheese with truffles from Cypress Grove Chevre. Man the stuff was addictive and it helped that those cheeses were off with the micro brews. They also had a pungent blue cheese that I would gladly have anyday of the week. I probably spent a little too much time in there...

Lazily tossing back the last of a jar

Well, I am cutting out of work early to go to the Food Service of America 2007 food show. This should be interesting. I have never been in the new convention center. I think it looks like a boat. Well anyway, I am out of here. Chow.

rope burn slippin thru my fingers

So Friday I had the pleasure of driving the forklift off the loading dock... Yeah I know sounds serious but in reality it was more just frustrating. See, for some reason when I pulled back on the handle to make the forklift go backwards, it went forward. Nice huh? so it took me about 3-4 hours to get reverse to work (cleaning contacts etc.), the lift back onto the dock Involving using an electric pallet jack and multiple pallets to lift the front end of the lift level with the dock (it was high centered), and finally drive it back into the building so I could lock up for the night and leave. The highlight and joy of my weekend right?

the sound of the dispossesed

Well, the week is almost over. Monday I had a temp come. Tuesday I had a different one. Yesterday he was 20 minutes late and today no temp even showed. So I called the personel office and told them to not bother sending one for friday. I wonder what would be the point. He probably wouldn't show any way. I hate it when people say they want the work but then don't do anything to get it or even bother with a phone call if the won't be showing up. And then for some reason they wonder why they can't keep a job.

Your touch is winter

So, my family (most of them anyway) and I have been working on this ongoing art project. I do have to say that I am consistenly impressed with all the things that everyone is posting. Some people are participating more than others and I truely hope that eventually everyone will post something or have something posted for them. I do have to say that I am absolutely enjoying this. Perhaps I am just greedy, but I want more. On the otherside, my friends of 60ms seem to be slacking. only 5 posts so far and one was mine. I suppose I should crack the whip...

The sun and moon have left the sky

Well, It seems like things may be finally settling down. Window fixed. 1 of 2 units rented with a good possible on the other. I just might be able to relax a little. And finally go have that beer I have been thinking about for a while.

Caught in an unguarded moment

Well The rear window of my car is finally being replaced for the sum of $305.93 plus tax and that is a sale price. yes I checked around and yes I feel like I am being screwed.

"sie sagt, daß sie ihren Schädel abschneidet"

Wow, this morning I was standing on the back porch kind of waking up pre dawn/pre coffee and off in the south east sky I could see this brilliant white glow. It was to big to be a star. I believe it was Jupiter. It was brilliant white and appeared to have a faint black spot in the center and it was bigger than I have ever seen it before. Mind you I was just waking up. Makes me wish I had a telescope...

Dark, Muted Tones Painted Wistfully On Torn Canvas

So I had an idea and implemented it creating a way for a family of artists to show each other their art. The idea stemmed in part because for such an artistic family, so few of us create anything on a regular basis. I am trying to help remedy that. I did put a time limit on it. and so far the response has been good. check it out
60 minute siblings

The needle is in the groove and it is wearing thin

The joys of parental visitation are wearing thin...


My mother decided in an attempt to be nice that she would wash my tea pots.



This one was a gift from my brother Mike
It is a beautifully carved dragon.

My Yixing Tea pots are from China.

They are made with special purple clay found only in Yixing province.

The clay is porous and absorbs the essence of the tea,

as a side effect they absorb other flavors as well,

such as any non tea cleaners.

I now have 12 soap flavored Tea pots.

http://www.wikihow.com/Season,-Raise,-and-Take-Care-of-a-New-Yixing-Clay-Teapot

pumpkin-pecan pie with whiskey butter sauce

Ingredients

Pie Crust
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Pumpkin Filling
1 cup cooked pumpkin purée
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, beaten until frothy
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground allspice
Pinch of ground nutmeg

Pecan Syrup
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 small eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pecan pieces

Whiskey Butter Sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tablespoon very hot water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey

Preparation

Pie Crust
Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and incorporate with your fingertips until the mixture resembles very coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle the water over the flour mixture in tablespoon increments, stirring continuously with a fork. Form the dough into a ball and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Pumpkin Filling
Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.

Pecan Syrup
Combine all the ingredients thoroughly in a medium bowl; set aside.

Assembly
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-inch springform cake pan.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface to 3/16 inch. Very lightly flour the top of the dough and fold it into quarters. Carefully place the dough in the greased cake pan. Press firmly in place and trim the edges. Chill for 15 minutes.

Spoon the Pumpkin Filling into the pan, spreading evenly to distribute. Gently pour the Pecan Syrup on top. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cool and serve with Whiskey Butter Sauce.

Whiskey Butter Sauce
Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water.

Beat the sugar and egg in a small bowl until blended. Stir the egg mixture into the butter. Add the hot water and stir until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Remove from the double boiler and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the cream and whiskey.

EAT

bottle broken beer wrist

October to do list...

• Play in leaves / rake them later...
• Make/drink hot cider
• Make/drink spiced wine
• Corn maze
• Pick pumpkin/ make pie from scratch
• Carve pumpkin
• Bake pumpkin seeds
• Make costume
• Spooky Dinner
• Multiple Schlerosis Octobrewfest auction
• Evil Dead II and Bubba Hotep at filmfest
• Brats, Beer and Kraut dinner

Vino rojo de la sangre y la muerte de una Rose

Well,
it is finally here,
my favorite time of year.
Waiting for the changing of the leaves
and the crisp air of the night.
I need a nice long walk by the river
Maybe to the "Bowl and Pitcher"
I want to go to the lake
and sit on the porch
drinking beer or coffee or tea
That is after all
My Therapy.
I miss everything
The waves on the shore.
The creak of the dock.
and big drunken fires on the beach
and quiet pensive fires on the beach

I need some time away...

"Denn die Todten reiten Schnell"

Well, we managed to make it thru inventory. We will find out how we did after a bit. I should be able to relax a little but it is only Kelly and I for the next week...
Mom is here for a week. Staying at my place and upstairs in a vacant apartment. Should be interesting.