Today

Taking the afternoon off. Much needed. Sometimes things line up, sometimes they don’t. Sometimes all you can say is, “Why?” And according to many different theological beliefs, there is a reason and it’s a very good reason too, even if the notion of that seems impossible.

That said, I am still aching “why?” Why? Why? Why? Why? Why?

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Thanksgiving

All my clothes smell like a campfire because last weekend we burned some wood in the fireplace and I guess the flue wasn’t working all that well. It’s kind of a dirty, but great smell. I’m not sure they appreciate it at my office, although, kindly, nobody has said anything.

In the morning, when I drive to work, the sunrise over the ocean is a deep autumn orange. It’s like a Halloween sunrise and the water is black so the combination is very beautiful and seasonal. In the marina, as I go over the bridge, the dozen or so small sailboats are black also which lends an ominous but exciting feel to the whole scene.

I work at a place that’s on a lot of land. I appreciate the space and the greenery very much. It’s been good to me.

Strawberries

It’s Sunday. It’s like spring, but it’s not hot - it’s fall. We are still wearing summer clothes. This morning I took a stem off a strawberry plant and stuck it in another vase with soil. Sometimes time stands perfectly still, and I am thankful for it.

applesauce

1 bag apples – any kind
cinnamon
nutmeg
water

Peel and core the apples. Cube the remains and place in large boiling pot. Put two fingers of water into the pot. Add a generous amount of cinnamon and less nutmeg. Boil on medium heat for an hour or until the sauce is quite smooth. You can use a whisk or a fork to help the process along once the apples are soft. Add more water if necessary, or to obtain the consistency you desire. The cooked apples get very sweet and no sugar is necessary. If you have pears, add them to the mix also, peeled and cored.

Serve with grilled pork chops or alone as a delicious snack. :)

10.03.2012

For my birthday, we went to an amazing place on the beach in North Carolina. The hotel room had a huge bay window that slid wide open all night. From the window, was a great view of the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean was the color of steel green. The hotel was also awesome because the floor was tiled, nice big clean stone colored tiles. The place was so simple and so clean and the ocean blew the salty air through the window all night.