Thursday Thirteen – Childhood Memories
1. There once existed lists of my stuffed animals so I could rotate weekly which ones slept in my bed. We wouldn’t want unfair treatment!
2. Same said stuffed animals were often the imperfect ones found at the store. I wanted to make sure they got a home.
3. I remember having a fit in anger during which I threw a favorite book across the room. Then I cried over the broken binding.
4. In all kinds of weather I used to join our dog on the roof of her doghouse for gentle companionship. She never did like being inside.
5. During my teens, my fingernail polish matched each and every new day’s outfit. I still wish I could get that time back for something more productive.
6. When little, a favorite play spot was the staircase of my grandparents’ home.
7. Eating walnuts in my grandfather’s woodworking shop is another favorite memory from that era. He used to sit and talk with me for hours.
8. Squirrels running around in the trees and power lines entertained me for hours. My grandfather taught me patience to the point we could feed some of the squirrels on the porch.
9. Winters at my other grandparents’ country home displayed a vast array of wild birds visiting for a free feed. The background noise of adults chatting as I stared out the window was a soothing sound.
10. A great flood once allowed us kids to use pool floats in the neighborhood streets. Mom was a dear to let us get away with that.
11. My brother used to drive me around in his car and I still remember the neat park road that dipped below the level of a creek. It became impossible to traverse after a particularly heavy rain.
12. Caring for houseplants and gardening with my grandmother taught me a lot, and not all just about vegetation.
13. Snuggling with my dad on the couch, we would often snooze on Sunday afternoons while watching NASCAR. I never saw the checkered flag as often as the start of the races.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Advice from Author Ann Somerville
I decided to share something I think is really interesting to aspiring authors. Now I need to go back to reading it myself!
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Key to My Heart - Chapter One
Kyle surprised me by running out of the apartment building at my heels. He actually panted lightly from the strain of running. Then he held up his hand and I saw what made him chase me.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Japanese Snow Monsters
Once again, the website Pink Tentacle offered some spectacular Asian flavored images for me to share. Here are some of the amazing snow and ice sculptures formed around trees in the northern mountainous regions of Japan:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Interview of "Kelland"
If you're looking for something to read, come check out my review of "Kelland".
The Writer's Retreat~~~~~
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Thursday Thirteen - Asian Foods
Here are some of the interesting things I've encountered among the various Asian dishes available in the Midwest of America:
1. Unagi Don is broiled eel over rice - a rich and flavorful Japanese dish I've been enjoying for years. It's even better broiled than grilled, probably because of all that fat.
2. Hwe Dup Bap combines lettuce, rice, and raw fish with a delicious spicy bean paste. It sounds like an odd mix but I've enjoyed it on several occasions.
3. Seafood salad from my favorite sushi establishment is a mysterious mix of plant and animal matter that tastes fabulous with a lightly sweet and sour dressing. Sesame seeds add a perfect little extra flavor.
4. Flying fish roe is a crunchy treat for sushi lovers. Putting a raw quail egg over the mouthful adds a creamy texture that is to die for.
5. Kani Su from my local Chinese/Japanese fushion restaurant is a delicious blend of artificial crab (kani), cucumber, and seaweed in a light sauce. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
6. 1,000 year old egg is a bit gamey for me, made with duck egg the way it is. The gelatinous white was especially unappealing. I'd still be curious to try a milder chicken egg given the same clay pack treatment.
7. Seaweed salad is something I first enjoyed while visiting North Carolina's Outer Banks. I'm so glad our local place serves this crunchy treat.
8. Grilled squid warms my tummy with its spicy mayonnaise sauce. Chewy and delicious!
9. Cold, steamed spinach is a refreshing appetizer with its light vinegar dressing.
10. Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap is a tasty Korean blend of rice, beef, vegetables, and bean sprouts topped with a cooked egg. Sizzle it to crispy in the hot stone pot, top with hot bean paste, and enjoy real comfort food.
11. Katsudon makes for a great winter Japanese meal. I really enjoy breaded pork and egg as a savory mix over rice.
12. Sea urchin has recently reentered my menu at our local sushi restaurant. Raw, it's pretty pungent, but unique and worth a try.
13. Natto is fermented bean curd, quite tasty over rice if you can get over the slimy threads. I usually enjoy it for lunch as opposed to the typical breakfast time dining. This food is allegedly becoming less popular in Japan but I appreciate the taste and texture on the tongue.
1. Unagi Don is broiled eel over rice - a rich and flavorful Japanese dish I've been enjoying for years. It's even better broiled than grilled, probably because of all that fat.
2. Hwe Dup Bap combines lettuce, rice, and raw fish with a delicious spicy bean paste. It sounds like an odd mix but I've enjoyed it on several occasions.
3. Seafood salad from my favorite sushi establishment is a mysterious mix of plant and animal matter that tastes fabulous with a lightly sweet and sour dressing. Sesame seeds add a perfect little extra flavor.
4. Flying fish roe is a crunchy treat for sushi lovers. Putting a raw quail egg over the mouthful adds a creamy texture that is to die for.
5. Kani Su from my local Chinese/Japanese fushion restaurant is a delicious blend of artificial crab (kani), cucumber, and seaweed in a light sauce. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
6. 1,000 year old egg is a bit gamey for me, made with duck egg the way it is. The gelatinous white was especially unappealing. I'd still be curious to try a milder chicken egg given the same clay pack treatment.
7. Seaweed salad is something I first enjoyed while visiting North Carolina's Outer Banks. I'm so glad our local place serves this crunchy treat.
8. Grilled squid warms my tummy with its spicy mayonnaise sauce. Chewy and delicious!
9. Cold, steamed spinach is a refreshing appetizer with its light vinegar dressing.
10. Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap is a tasty Korean blend of rice, beef, vegetables, and bean sprouts topped with a cooked egg. Sizzle it to crispy in the hot stone pot, top with hot bean paste, and enjoy real comfort food.
11. Katsudon makes for a great winter Japanese meal. I really enjoy breaded pork and egg as a savory mix over rice.
12. Sea urchin has recently reentered my menu at our local sushi restaurant. Raw, it's pretty pungent, but unique and worth a try.
13. Natto is fermented bean curd, quite tasty over rice if you can get over the slimy threads. I usually enjoy it for lunch as opposed to the typical breakfast time dining. This food is allegedly becoming less popular in Japan but I appreciate the taste and texture on the tongue.
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