Thursday, January 23, 2020
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Kirk Cousins
Saturday, April 14, 2012
BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Jalepeno Poppers
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Bibimbap
Had a great lunch today at Asian Kitchen on Olive. I had Dolsot Bibimbap, which is rice, veggies, beef, and other stuff with an egg on top, in a hot bowl. You mix the egg in and it cooks. Then, they give you all of these great side dishes like lotus root, radish, kimchi, fish, mushrooms, and lots (and I do mean lots) more. You can mix this with your bibimbap, or eat separately. Excellent!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Yellow Farmhouse Winery
Sometimes, we drive by somewhere a million times before stopping and when we do, we are really sorry we've never stopped before. This was the case with the Yellow Farmhouse Winery.
Their wines are dryer than most wineries, and their Traminette is incredible even though I do love a sweet Traminette. We ended up having a bottle of the Vignoles, which was just about perfect.
Their wines are dryer than most wineries, and their Traminette is incredible even though I do love a sweet Traminette. We ended up having a bottle of the Vignoles, which was just about perfect.
They have a new pavillion, complete with gas fireplace. The hill is dotted with colorful Adirondack chairs, and they have a porch/stage for live acts. Located right at the intersection of two biker bars and the Katy Trail, it's perfectly situated for an afternoon of wine drinking and people watching.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Saturday, March 31, 2012
My Stand-up "Career"
I've been taking stand-up comedy lessons since November, and I've performed at two showcases and two open mikes. I'm OK, and I don't think I'll ever be spectacular.
This photo is from Quintessential in St. Charles, which was my fourth show. It was for charity - Wounded Warriors. It was a good crowd, and I did get lots of laughs.
This photo is from Quintessential in St. Charles, which was my fourth show. It was for charity - Wounded Warriors. It was a good crowd, and I did get lots of laughs.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Thomas Howell Cemetery
Stopped by Thomas Howell Cemetery in the morning to pick up a Geocache, and it was beautiful. I walked across the grounds to that line of trees. At one point, my foot sunk into the ground about a foot, and I screamed like a little girl. Too much "Walking Dead," sez me.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday
It's Super Bowl Sunday, and I promised myself that I would clean out my inbox during the game. Halftime just ended, and I'm still just tweeting about commercials with 1000 of my closest friends.
I have SIG AG scheduling to do, big time. I should get that done tonight...or Wednesday.
Tomorrow night is the stand-up showcase, and I'm still looking for that one last joke to cap off the set.
I have SIG AG scheduling to do, big time. I should get that done tonight...or Wednesday.
Tomorrow night is the stand-up showcase, and I'm still looking for that one last joke to cap off the set.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
On the Ferry
Here's my birthday photo for 2011. Out to Kinder's, on the Golden Eagle Ferry. I love this place - it's just bar food, but the view from the deck is wonderful - not to mention the hummingbirds.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Gethsemani - Arrival
I flew into Louisville on a seering hot Friday, and within minutes was driving down to Trappist, KY, the home of the Abbey of Gethsemani - the oldest monastery in the US. My goal - to spend a four-day silent retreat and evaluate my life, backward and forward.
I came across the web page of the Abbey by Googling for something else - which is how I find all kinds of great stuff. It seemed perfect - no pressure, no activities, no talking. It's Catholic, but I found several blogs and reviews by people who, like me, are not members of that denomination. It's a completely open, loving facility.
I arrived at lunchtime, and found a note at the front desk that instructed retreatants to go have lunch, then come back to check in. I walked into the silent dining room and saw people eating in silence - one to a table - staring out the window into a lovely garden. In a way, the people in the dining room were also like a garden - each person very different, coming to the retreat with very different goals, thoughts, problems, lives.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Blumenhof Winery
We had a great anniversary out at Blumenhof Winery, which is just past Augusta in Warren County. It may technicall be in Dutzow.
This is our favorite winery, because it's small and fun, and the wine is great. It never gets as crowded as Montelle or Sugar Creek.
On the way back, we stopped by the new Nobleis Winery, and we'll definitely go back there.
This is our favorite winery, because it's small and fun, and the wine is great. It never gets as crowded as Montelle or Sugar Creek.
On the way back, we stopped by the new Nobleis Winery, and we'll definitely go back there.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Snow in St. Louis
It's been snowing here off and on. We haven't had much accumulation to speak of, but we've seen lots of fluffly flakes. This is take off the top of a parking garage on Jefferson.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Slow Food St. Louis
Last night, at the Joel Salatin lecture, I saw a table that advertised the St. Louis Slow Food group. I was intrigued, but they attracted a huge crowd, so I checked them out online.
Here is part of their mission:
Slow Food is an international, educational organization devoted to promoting fresh, local, and sustainably-produced food, biodiversity, and the preservation of food traditions, as well as celebrating the pleasures of the table.
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes, and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
Slow Food is good, clean, and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good, that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health, and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.
They have a lot of events, including an upcoming trivia night that I'm sorry I'll have to miss. Through October 15th, membership is whatever you can afford.
Looks like an intersting bunch, so I did join. You can, too, at http://www.slowfoodstl.org/ .
Here is part of their mission:
Slow Food is an international, educational organization devoted to promoting fresh, local, and sustainably-produced food, biodiversity, and the preservation of food traditions, as well as celebrating the pleasures of the table.
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes, and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.
Slow Food is good, clean, and fair food. We believe that the food we eat should taste good, that it should be produced in a clean way that does not harm the environment, animal welfare, or our health, and that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work.
They have a lot of events, including an upcoming trivia night that I'm sorry I'll have to miss. Through October 15th, membership is whatever you can afford.
Looks like an intersting bunch, so I did join. You can, too, at http://www.slowfoodstl.org/ .
The Meat You Eat
About a month ago, my husband and I read "The Omnivore's Dilemma," by Michael Pollan. A big part of the book focused on Joel Salatin, owner of Polyface Farms, a holistic farm that raises no-antibiotic, grass-fed, free-range beef, pork, chicken, and eggs.
Last night, we were fortunate enough to be able to see Salatin speak at Webster University in St. Louis. His methods are not only fascinating, they're very scientific. Instead of using his brain to create more modern machinery to produce larger and more profitable animals, he uses his extensive knowledge of biology to create a sustainable method of rotating animals across his large farm in a way where they support each other.
We met some great people while we were there, including a family from Kansas City whose 14-year-old has decided to become a farmer, and talked his parents into getting a flock of chickens, which he raises Joel's way. His hopes are to try a cow next - but his mom said that their suburban yard is too small, "We'd have to move!"
If you're in the St. Louis Area and want to dip into the sustainable, grass fed, non-antibiotic, grass-fed pool, definitely get out to Benne's farm in St. Charles. Ron Benne has been featured in Sauce Magazine twice, as the "Pillar of Sustainability."
Last night, we were fortunate enough to be able to see Salatin speak at Webster University in St. Louis. His methods are not only fascinating, they're very scientific. Instead of using his brain to create more modern machinery to produce larger and more profitable animals, he uses his extensive knowledge of biology to create a sustainable method of rotating animals across his large farm in a way where they support each other.
We met some great people while we were there, including a family from Kansas City whose 14-year-old has decided to become a farmer, and talked his parents into getting a flock of chickens, which he raises Joel's way. His hopes are to try a cow next - but his mom said that their suburban yard is too small, "We'd have to move!"
If you're in the St. Louis Area and want to dip into the sustainable, grass fed, non-antibiotic, grass-fed pool, definitely get out to Benne's farm in St. Charles. Ron Benne has been featured in Sauce Magazine twice, as the "Pillar of Sustainability."
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
10 Tweeps That I Love to Twead!
These ten Tweeps are people that I love to see Twittering....
1. Mignon Fogarty - Also known as "Grammar Girl," she has all the answers to your grammar issues. Whether your problem is with apostrophes or tenses, you should be following @GrammarGirl.
2. Best Tweet - "Museum for the Art of Micro-Elegance." You don't have to worry about missing the most insightful or funniest tweets on Twitter...@BstTwt does it for you...and he does it very well!
3. Demi Moore - If you like following celebs, you just can't get more real than @MrsKutcher. Whether she's in a limo, or reading a book, she tells it like it is.
4. Bonnie Burton - A blogger from San Francisco, she is an editor/writer for Lucasfilm. She has a quick wit and is very generous with really fun replies to tweets. For a light, fun and funny Tweep, follow @bonniegrrl.
5. Chaviva - She calls herself a "Blogging Jewess." She has a very interesting and busy life, and tweets it with finesse! Don't miss @kvetchingeditor.
6. Wendi Lynn Makeup -- A makeup artist on the TV Show "Heroes," she also works for other interesting Hollywood shows in her spare time. Not only does she give inside information into your favorite Monday night program, she has an interesting and fun life of her own! Twitter @wendilynnmakeup.
7. Jason Tusman - If you love a dry, dry, dry wit, you'll love @whoisJason. He's also an incredible photographer with a fantastic online gallery at http://www.jasontusman.com/ .
8. Bill Mitchell - An expert on many facets of technology - and life! If you have a question, go to @askbillmitchell.
9. Susan Iskiwitch - She's a "digital strategist" with a fresh outlook on everything in her life. She tweets about PR, marketing, technology, and life in St. Louis. Follow @susanisk.
10. Wil Wheaton - My first celebrity tweep, he's not just Wesley Crusher...he's an author, a sports fan, a father...he's just this guy, you know? Whether you're a Star Trek fan or not, you'll enjoy @wilw.
1. Mignon Fogarty - Also known as "Grammar Girl," she has all the answers to your grammar issues. Whether your problem is with apostrophes or tenses, you should be following @GrammarGirl.
2. Best Tweet - "Museum for the Art of Micro-Elegance." You don't have to worry about missing the most insightful or funniest tweets on Twitter...@BstTwt does it for you...and he does it very well!
3. Demi Moore - If you like following celebs, you just can't get more real than @MrsKutcher. Whether she's in a limo, or reading a book, she tells it like it is.
4. Bonnie Burton - A blogger from San Francisco, she is an editor/writer for Lucasfilm. She has a quick wit and is very generous with really fun replies to tweets. For a light, fun and funny Tweep, follow @bonniegrrl.
5. Chaviva - She calls herself a "Blogging Jewess." She has a very interesting and busy life, and tweets it with finesse! Don't miss @kvetchingeditor.
6. Wendi Lynn Makeup -- A makeup artist on the TV Show "Heroes," she also works for other interesting Hollywood shows in her spare time. Not only does she give inside information into your favorite Monday night program, she has an interesting and fun life of her own! Twitter @wendilynnmakeup.
7. Jason Tusman - If you love a dry, dry, dry wit, you'll love @whoisJason. He's also an incredible photographer with a fantastic online gallery at http://www.jasontusman.com/ .
8. Bill Mitchell - An expert on many facets of technology - and life! If you have a question, go to @askbillmitchell.
9. Susan Iskiwitch - She's a "digital strategist" with a fresh outlook on everything in her life. She tweets about PR, marketing, technology, and life in St. Louis. Follow @susanisk.
10. Wil Wheaton - My first celebrity tweep, he's not just Wesley Crusher...he's an author, a sports fan, a father...he's just this guy, you know? Whether you're a Star Trek fan or not, you'll enjoy @wilw.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (review)
This afternoon, we went to see "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" at the Repertory Theater of St. Louis.
The star of the show was definitely the set design. It was a beautiful two story set with stairs coming down both sides, and intense red lights which added quite a bit to the story, almost as if it was another actor. For instance, during one of the murder scenes, when the body fell to the floor, the red lights represented the blood spreading across the stage, which looked very modern and realistic.
Another very different method that was used was to have Mr. Hyde played by all of the supporting actors. This is very hard to describe, but it was extremely effective. It showed not only the unattainable nature of the posession by Mr. Hyde, it gave the character so many other facets than just one actor can provide.
The best actor of the day, in my opinion, was Scott Schafer. He went from role to role to role, and I wouldn't have even known it except for the fact that I read in the program that he played five main roles...not minor roles, not small roles...main roles. I would love to meet him in person, because I'm sure he wouldn't look at all like any of the characters he played. He was definitely the highlight of the cast.
All in all, this was an excellent play and well-deserving of presentation at the Rep. It still has another weekend, so if you have time to get out there, I highly suggest it.
The star of the show was definitely the set design. It was a beautiful two story set with stairs coming down both sides, and intense red lights which added quite a bit to the story, almost as if it was another actor. For instance, during one of the murder scenes, when the body fell to the floor, the red lights represented the blood spreading across the stage, which looked very modern and realistic.
Another very different method that was used was to have Mr. Hyde played by all of the supporting actors. This is very hard to describe, but it was extremely effective. It showed not only the unattainable nature of the posession by Mr. Hyde, it gave the character so many other facets than just one actor can provide.
The best actor of the day, in my opinion, was Scott Schafer. He went from role to role to role, and I wouldn't have even known it except for the fact that I read in the program that he played five main roles...not minor roles, not small roles...main roles. I would love to meet him in person, because I'm sure he wouldn't look at all like any of the characters he played. He was definitely the highlight of the cast.
All in all, this was an excellent play and well-deserving of presentation at the Rep. It still has another weekend, so if you have time to get out there, I highly suggest it.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Identifying and Categorizing Goals
I spent some time yesterday working out of "You Can Do It!" The first badge is about dreaming and identifying dreams. I spent a lot of time listing dreams that I knew about, dreams from when I was a kid that never materialized, and things that I knew I could do but never did.
I narrowed it down to 30 things, and matched them up with badges in the book, if possible. I organized them by how long it would take to do them, the effort it would take, and category.
Did I mention how much I love Excel?
I worked on a few of the initial steps of some of the badges - photography, taking care of my health, planning a party, learning a language and playing an instrument. The first steps are easy - mostly just identifying the goal. The next steps will be tougher!
I narrowed it down to 30 things, and matched them up with badges in the book, if possible. I organized them by how long it would take to do them, the effort it would take, and category.
Did I mention how much I love Excel?
I worked on a few of the initial steps of some of the badges - photography, taking care of my health, planning a party, learning a language and playing an instrument. The first steps are easy - mostly just identifying the goal. The next steps will be tougher!
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