Having myself a properly sweetened Coca-Cola with my lunch, now that I'm back. Blue-and-white sky, sun, muggy (for West Coast values of "mug ( Read more... )

So, I got up at 0730 ADT (I think) Monday, for a Doctor appointment, where I discovered near-anemia1. Then, I didn't manage to take a nap except for about one hour, because I was building cool shapes in Second Life. I caught the Airporter shuttle to the Halifax airport at 0400, and cat-napped on all three flights, finally landing at PDX at 2330 ( Read more... )

Those of you out West or South won't believe it, but we in Halifax haven't had any trees budding yet Not even a little. I'm glad I got to see some Cherry Blossoms when I was in Seattle last month, at least.

Rather than contenting myself with just the regular loaf of bread (and scone: see subject) at the market this fine sunny morning1, I acquired also: cup of coffee2, bag of mixed soap ends, bottle of cider pronounced to be "real cider" by the Quebecker browser/taster standing next to me, jar of pepper jelly3, rutabaga and kale4. I spent 95% of my ( Read more... )

Salty Fog
Postulated as a reason for the frequent power outages in this area. My power's blinked more than a handful of times in the last two days.

It's a good thing I stuck this accordion-style fan in the Ch'an-bag the other week. I'm burning up in here (thirsty and sitting next to 62º of chugging processor) waiting in the Koerner Library until TV time tonight. Not my favourite style of fan, but it's better than nothing, and is portable. Hurray for world-travelling relatives who bring back ( Read more... )

It's Prunus Drupe Season! Yay ( Read more... )

Take your pick!
It's New Year (Rosh Hashanah), Wiedervereinigungstag, or just the new moon.

(Yeah, I'm trying to avoid certain chores right now. No need to nag. My modem will log me off in seven minutes anyway.)

When I bought the roots for this on Tuesday on my way home from Japanese class, the man behind me in the checkout line said "That'll be the best stew ever".

Food: white beans, pinto beans, some cabbage, carrots, parsnip, turnip, part of a rutabaga.
Flavour: onions, celery, salt, pepper, parsley, sage, garlic powder, coriander, vinegar, soy sauce, ( Read more... )

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