Where have I been this week? Into the City for lunch with a dear friend and a nice cold walk across town, the grocery store, an Aldi run. The pool, the treadmill. The library, Safeway and CVS Drugstore.
How has the weather been? Cold, cold, cold, cold, cold, a little snow, colder, and cold.
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Beef and barley soup, homemade chili with beans, roast pork tenderloin and a corn pudding, tortellini in broth - this is my spin on an Italian classic. I started by poaching a whole chicken, with onion, celery, carrots and spices. Then boned out the chicken and simmered the bones for two hours, strained the broth. I added back in some of the cooked chicken and a package of fresh (pre-made) tortellini to cook. I have about a liter of chicken stock and the two poached chicken breasts in the refrigerator to make something with later this week.
What did I do that was unusual? I decided on Saturday I didn't want to do anything, and I did slightly less than that.
Who have a talked to this week? My sweet bear. The gang at Water Aerobics, a board meeting from my old office, Erica,
What is the exciting family news? My oldest nephew and his wife welcomed a baby boy to the family this week. I am now a great uncle times two.
What is on the easel this week? I finished a self portrait, it is interesting, and I am nearly finished with a nighttime cityscape.
What was the best thing I read this week? In a book titled "Think Like A Rocket Scientist", a child asked to bricklayers what they were doing, the first one answered, "what a silly question, I am laying bricks one after another, after another." The second one responded, "I am building a magnificent cathedral that will bring awe and wonder for centuries." Frame your acts as a part of the big picture, be a part of something greater than the work at the moment.
What is playing in the background? Michael Buble Christmas music on YouTube, in 8 days, I will be ready to change the channel for 11.5 months.
It's certainly been a cold cold cold and snowy week. But then by Friday we are to be in the high 50's for weeks end and the weekend. Get the speedos back out.
ReplyDeleteSend photos of you wild weekend
DeleteMichael Buble? Oh my God - there's no hope for you David!
ReplyDeleteDoes Abba have a holiday album?
DeleteI’d love to see the self portrait.
ReplyDeleteAfter the first of the year.
DeleteI haven't listened yet to any of my Christmas CDs. Guess I'd better getting cracking!
ReplyDeleteThe CD player in the living room is loaded with them, from last year, or the year before.
DeleteCongratulations on the great-uncle x 2! Please share your self-portrait when you're ready. Your cooking sounds delicious...comfort food for the cold weather.
ReplyDeleteIt is soup and stew season.
DeleteI'll pass on Buble but, you know, to each his own.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen creations have gotten me inspired; we are able to use the kitchen though we are still dragging a few components to have it completely finished. I am ready to be cooking again!
Make something hearty and warming.
DeleteLots of cooking, reading and painting going on at your house.
ReplyDeleteDoing what I enjoy.
DeleteHope you will show us the self portrait!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new baby, Great Uncle David!
The selfies are in posts for early next year.
DeleteI gave blood twice today. 3 vials first at one lab to satisfy an order from my doctor's office and one vial at another lab for my regular Warfarin-necessitated INR check. Pretty exciting, huh?
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