There were three bananas in the pantry I had set aside to ripen. I had seen a recipe that had intrigued me that required several ripened bananas. They were at just the right stage to be used. Collecting my cooking magazines, I went in search of the recipe I had wanted. I looked through magazine… Continue reading Second Choice Recipe
Month: April 2022
Attraction and Identity
Sunday was a spectacular day. My youngest became a world champion as a musician with a record score of 99.175 (corrected score) with their band group. The screams that erupted by the students was equally matched by the parents. It was so loud we actually only heard the 99, had to get the final score… Continue reading Attraction and Identity
Visual Pollution
Seems one can’t drive down any road in the suburbs without seeing huge overwhelming warehouses. They are overtaking the cornfields and multiplying like rabbits. I know they are probably great for property and other taxes, but at what cost? They are just hideous monstrosities to look at driving by them. No visual appeal whatsoever. They… Continue reading Visual Pollution
French Pastry Anyone?
One book, out of the several books I purchased this past weekend, was a cookbook. Gasp! Surprised? Shocked? Thrown for a loop? I didn’t think so. It was the cover that pulled me in. Any book with a croissant, a tart, and an eclair on it has to be good. With the title of Bake… Continue reading French Pastry Anyone?
A Little Me Time
Last week I decided to spend the long weekend in Ohio. Several family members had recent surgery’s of various types. I wanted to check in on everyone, and to say hello to other family and friends. It started on Thursday evenings and carried through into Sunday evening. All are doing well, thankfully. It was good… Continue reading A Little Me Time
“I Really Don’t Care, Do U”
Melania Trump made this question famous when, as First Lady, she wore a jacket emblazoned with the words while visiting camps of imprisoned children. Afterwards, she had several explanations as to why she wore this particular saying. Regardless of her rationale, it seems to have become the mantra of the Republican Party. They really don’t… Continue reading “I Really Don’t Care, Do U”
As Simple as Apple Pie
Our youngest son came to visit this past weekend. When we found out, one of the things we asked was if he had any special requests for a family dinner Saturday night. His reply was pesto chicken, and apple pie or apple crisp. I asked if he had a preference and he said to surprise… Continue reading As Simple as Apple Pie
Work Projects
Sorry as there will be no post today due to some major work projects.
Acting with Impunity
Mitch McConnell, based upon past experience of his behavior, essentially said this week that he would not forward a Supreme Court nominee of President Biden’s if the Republicans take back the Senate in November. By doing so, he has taken control not only of the Senate, which is one of the consequences of elections, but… Continue reading Acting with Impunity
An Adult Twist on a Childhood Favorite
The ingredients included things like onion, tomato paste and purée, red wine, bell pepper, and celery. It also contained sausage and hamburger. There was no ketchup in this recipe, but it did have some Worcestershire sauce and a bit of brown sugar. A little bit of jalapeño pepper was tossed in to add a little… Continue reading An Adult Twist on a Childhood Favorite
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 