What have I been up to in the kitchen? Chicken / vegetable/ noodle soup. Baked chicken with rice with saffron (I opened the last box of saffron from our last visit to Spain - Spain is on the agenda for next spring.) Potatoes au gratin with ham. Roast Salmon and roast veggies. It is soup, stew and casserole season - cooking is fun at this time of the year.
What am I reading? A book about Gordon Ramsey's international food travels. Two thoughts, the book needed better editing/typesetting, and he writes like he talks. And a neat little book, Longitude, I learned a few things.
What made me stop and think this week? Last weekend was the condo's annual book exchange. I took over a bag filled with books, and brought back a handful of books. I was reading Longitude while drying off by the pool, and I noticed a smell. I had to pause for a moment to identify the smell, then I stuck my nose in the book. It was the wonderful smell of old paper and ink, of a book that had not been opened in 30 years.
Who have I talked with this week? With all of the arts stuff, Joan, Amy, Prathiba, Jon, Kevin, Linda, Ruth. That was the peak of my socialization for the week. Oh, and my sweet bear in case anyone wonders, we talk every day.
What is happening in my family? My sister and middle brother were at an over 50 year high school reunion, my brother is getting old and round (my invitation will be coming in a few years.) My sister took part in a neighborhood garage/yard sale. My oldest nephew and his wife are expecting a second child late this year, and selling and buying a larger home.
What have I been painting? The brilliance within the reading stack.
Where did the prints go, from the solo show in the Grill last month? The empty wall in the kitchen.
What is the advertisement / video of the week? I don't recommend or condone stealing a car, but, this is so well produced.
Out at a cafe so will watch the video later. But I love your kitchen wall! It makes me happy just to look at it. The soup sounds delicious. What brand of walking shoes did you get? I’m still shopping.
ReplyDeleteOn Clouds, I tried three different brands and liked these best.
DeleteI need it to be a little cooler before I can get into soup and stew season but I am so looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI love the reading stack; and I love the small of an actual book which is why I still buy them and haven't gone e-book.
And the prints look great in the kitchen; a perfect spot for them.
When we meet (someday) remind me you liked that painting. To quote Doc Spo, I have heaps.
DeleteThe photo you did look great in the kitchen....right where they make sense!!!! And I love the painting too. Maybe this look and technique will become your trademark????
ReplyDeleteI have done a lot of color block paintings, this one is more representative.
DeleteI love The Brilliance Within the Reading Stack! Your prints in your kitchen have the perfect home.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
DeleteI've never cared much for Gordon Ramsey - he often came across as mean when I watched his shows. So I stopped watching.
ReplyDeleteYour prints are terrific and your painting is great.
I agree on Gordon. Jamie Oliver was more fun and so kind.
DeleteThose photos are perfect for your kitchen. Great job hanging them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I finished only one of them needed to be moved up 1/2 an inch.
DeleteYour kitchen photos would be better if you'd use non-reflective glass.
ReplyDeleteThe frames are from Target, $24. each.
DeleteYour idea for the stack of books picture was a good one and I like the fact that you used a deep navy blue/ black hue for the background. As for the top picture, you cannot fool me. I know that is not you in the "Pacers" T-shirt.
ReplyDeleteThe base color on the books, was lamp-black.
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