Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Love it!



So, I was researching paper, stationery and other fun things, and one rabbit trail led to another and I came upon this post [probably my favorite post I've read this month]:

http://www.austinkleon.com/2011/03/30/how-to-steal-like-an-artist-and-9-other-things-nobody-told-me/

What do you think? Agree or disagree? Any additions you would make?

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I've been cooking for my dad and me while my mom is out of town. I'll be honest, in Kenya, I couldn't cook. I don't know if it was the distance messing with my mind, or just plain idiocy, but I had to cook the last week I was there, and the best meal that entire week was a meal someone else cooked.

So, I came home with my cooking ego completely shot.

HOWEVER, God has given me several chances since then to redeem myself, and I think these past two nights' dishes were the best. :) Here is a quick preview, and then I'll post recipes and more pictures tomorrow, Lord willing!

Last night: Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa and a side of green beans and baguette.



Tonight: Grilled Ribeye [for my dad; sirloin for me] with Horseradish cream and brilliantly crispy bacon-topped potatoes and baguette. [with a side salad]



Ok, more tomorrow! Goodnight, and good eating!

Sincerely,
me.

Monday, April 11, 2011

I know, I know

I haven't written in four months.

I was going to quit this blog, but I happen to really love its name! So, I've decided to try and keep it up, and make this my "blog - where - I - find - cool - links" and just post them up here for you to enjoy.

Today's link comes from Jon Acuff's blog [you remember, he wrote the book I last posted about]. He has been a real model to me, blog wise, but I wasn't able to visit his site while I was abroad. Now that I'm home I decided to catch up, and this was the post I found:

http://www.jonacuff.com/blog/the-1-reason-blogs-die-and-how-to-make-sure-your-blog-doesnt/

About minute 1:20 is where I am... "I am going to write all year... " until it gets to "I haven't written in 3 [or 4] months".

Enjoy!