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Wit: From my notes, August 3
(Prolegomenon to an update on my life)
Say someone (probably a student) asks, "Are you a Christian?"
From now on I will say, "Yes, but I'm a heretic."
Hilarity shall surely ensue. -
Nom nom
I just got back from a bike ride to Seward Coop, and I get the feeling this might be the last time this winter I make such a ride in above-freezing weather. The temperature is just beginning to dip, but the air has a certain harsh quality that warns of winter. It's not all bad though -- I also passed places that smelt like cut pine, which is a ( Read more... ) -
Back to Texas
This morning Adam and I got up early for our flight to Texas. The early morning is a good time to leave town - a good time to see the town in a different light. Just before the seven o’clock hour, dawn is safely past, but the sharp angle of the weak autumn sunlight satisfies us that the day hasn’t yet begun. On the corner of Oak and Washington, ( Read more... ) -
Journaling
I went in early this morning for an appointment with the eye doctor. I told them how a I was seeing an odd spot in the vision of my right eye, especially apparent whenever I looked at light, blank surfaces. The doctor dilated my eyes to ensure there was nothing wrong with my retina. When there wasn't, he said it was just a "floater." We all have ( Read more... ) -
Journaling
Overcoming a feeling of laziness, I went out Wednesday evening to the showing of The Red Lamp, a film setting of one of the "eight revolutionary operas" popular during China's cultural revolution. Afterward our classical Chinese reading group met up (our professor once again ordered shrimp pesto pizza). After an hour of casual chatting, we manage ( Read more... ) -
Alone day
Adam went to Washington, DC for the NGLCC national dinner, which leaves the house to me for a day or two. There are definitely moments when I miss him powerfully, but for the most part 2 days is actually a nice bit of alone time, I think. After watching two Chinese films at two locations in the city Friday night, I turned down a chance to hang out ( Read more... ) -
Where's my focus?
I'm suffering from a critical inability to focus. I keep trying to picture the action of my mind as devoted only to one single thing at one time. But it just hasn't seem to happen this week. I think I need more sleep, more exercise, and less time on the web. -
Gingery ginger chicken, take 1
I stumbled on this recipe from someone who lists himself as a chef for P.F. Chang's. Of course, it's not authentic American-style Chinese unless there is a gloppy sauce with lots of soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. And with good reason! What red-blooded American does not love sweet and salty sauce that covers each grain of rice? Especially when you ( Read more... ) -
Gingery ginger chicken, emphasis on ginger
Anybody know how to make ginger chicken or ginger sauces that are really, really ginger flavored? Like for ginger lovers and what not? I'm going try starting with this recipe when I get back from Texas.
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