A cinematic Christmas video, shot on iPhone 14 Pro.
Christmassy String Lights
[25 November, 2022]
New LED light string I installed in the hot tub area is app-controlled and has a “Christmas” mode.
Calamondin Harvest
[24 November, 2022]
First batch of calamondin (or “calamansi”, Philippine lime) from the year-old tree I got earlier this summer. Perfect for a juice drink, or condiment for sauces and dips.
Christmas Trees Are Up
[20 November, 2022]
Among this past weekend’s tasks was setting up the Christmas trees (from The Modern Christmas Tree). Three years in a row now that they’ve gone up before Thanksgiving.
Setting up the Classic 8-ft
Setting up the tabletop 3-ft Jubilee.
Nutella Babka
Fresh, homemade, chocolatey treat from the automatic bread machine.
War Before The War
Current read …
Lunch Reunion
[10 November, 2022]
An initial stop on our Michigan Road Trip (see this Blog post) this past weekend was a lunch meeting with an old friend of ours, Del, a partner supplier whom we worked with closely on a previous work project. It was an overdue get-together after a few good years, and a good time to reminisce old times.
Eric, Ryan, and I at lunch with Del Costy at Cantoro’s Italian Market in Novi, MI.
Red Letter Day
Today’s good deed was an afternoon trip to the local Red Cross center to donate blood.
Sunning on a Sunday
Sunday, sunny Sunday!
A Windy Day
The Japanese garden courtyard creates whirlwind vortices on windy days like today and apparently, its southwestern corner is an artful leaf collector.
Breakfast Sandwich
[2 November, 2022]
Homemade breakfast sandwich today: sausage patty, fluffy egg, and melty cheese with Sriracha mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
Halloween Night
[31 October, 2022]
I don’t get any trick-or-treaters in my neighborhood but my friend Brad invited me over for chicken tacos dinner and to help hand out candy (and some “adult” treats to parents) over at his house where we were attacked by hordes of kids for a couple of hours straight.
Pumpkin Heads
[29 October, 2022]
Chicken wings, pasta salad, veggie bird’s nests, spaghetti, and of course, cake (Death by Chocolate!) for my brother-in-law Robert’s birthday on Saturday.
And since it’s Halloween, a fun time carving pumpkin heads!
Fall's Peak
Just past the peak of Fall colors, and foliage surrounding the house, while still vibrant, is beginning to get scarce. Nights have also gotten chilly.
Gifts from Michigan
[24 October, 2022]
Enjoying breakfast with gifts from friends from Michigan: an M-mug from Ann Arbor and Michigan blueberry jam with my toast.
The Eagle Has Landed
[22 October, 2022]
After my usual walk this morning, this greeted me as I returned to my car.
Watch Ultra
[17 October, 2022]
Watch Ultra unboxing.
Civic Duty
I don’t usually vote in midterm state and local elections, but I wasn’t going to miss it this time. Early mail-in voting started a couple of days ago and today, mine went out in the mail.
Romp at the Dog Park
Took advantage of today’s excellent weather and brought Jiro to the nearest dog park. Dog day afternoon!
Gyoza
[14 October, 2022]
Last night’s dinner was an old favorite: crispy, pan-fried chicken and pork gyoza, with a ponzu dip chock-full of garlic chili crisp. And of course, miso soup.
