Mundanely interesting … today
The Japanese garden courtyard creates whirlwind vortices on windy days like today and apparently, its southwestern corner is an artful leaf collector.
[2 November, 2022]
Homemade breakfast sandwich today: sausage patty, fluffy egg, and melty cheese with Sriracha mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
[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.
[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!
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.
[24 October, 2022]
Enjoying breakfast with gifts from friends from Michigan: an M-mug from Ann Arbor and Michigan blueberry jam with my toast.
[22 October, 2022]
After my usual walk this morning, this greeted me as I returned to my car.
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.
Took advantage of today’s excellent weather and brought Jiro to the nearest dog park. Dog day afternoon!
[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.
[14 October, 2022]
Fall is definitely now in full force and made yesterday’s walk quite pleasant and colorful.
Walking in the woods at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Dublin, OH.
New iPhone arrived today. Camera is huge!
iPhone 14 Pro, 256GB, Silver
[07 October, 2022]
Hints of autumn in the foliage colors and in the crisp air during my trail walk this morning.
It’s time to bring the citrus plants indoors - a Meyer lemon tree and a calamondin (or “calamansi”, Philippine lime) plant. Just in time to allow the fruit to mature and ripen as the cold weather sets in.
[04 October, 2022]
It was my sister Emilie’s birthday so it’s a celebration complete with cake and as tradition dictates, some noodle dish (for long life).
[30 September - 01 October, 2022]
A good way to shrug off the effects of jet lag is to get out and do stuff during daylight and sleep at the proper time at night. A long walk on my usual trail and cheering my niece’s 11-year old at a chilly afternoon game of soccer were just what I needed.
[28-29 September, 2022]
Scenes from my near 28-hr travel day from Manila to Columbus, via Incheon (Seoul, South Korea) and Detroit. Since I cannot sleep on a plane, I was awake for nearly 48 hours, considering I left at 11:30pm from Manila after having been awake since 7am that morning. Ugh, the struggle is real.
[28 September, 2022]
Final day of my trip, and a final lunch at Nono’s with the nieces to close out my fantastic month in the Philippines.
