[22 December, 2022]
I made a simple-recipe cheesy, garlicky, and buttery bread wreath - a proper Christmas snack!
INFJ-A
[20 December, 2022]
I took the online Briggs-Myers personality test and it turns out, I’m an Advocate (INFJ-A). Apparently, only about 2% of the population has this personality. A rare one, indeed. Here are the results:
Taste of NYC
[17 December, 2022]
Feasted on a lovely gift of nostalgia from my nephew that harks back to foodie trips to New York City: a holiday package from Katz’s Deli of their iconic pastrami and corned beef for homemade Reuben sandwiches. A yummy taste of NYC, indeed!
Kamille's 4th Birthday
[10 December, 2022]
Her actual birthday is not until the 18th, but this day was the best for everybody to celebrate Kamille’s 4th. Her mom made her a luscious chocolate cake and I made her my special berry pavlova!
Reflectorized Driveway Markers
[10 December, 2022]
An annual undertaking: putting up my reflectorized driveway markers for the snowiest of those winter days. Winter is coming, and they say this year is going to be snowy.
Christmas Potluck Party
[9 December, 2022]
This year’s Christmas potluck party that I host for Honda co-workers/friends was as festive and flowing with delicious food as any. The weather also cooperated, with highs in the mid-40’s.
Fox in the Snow
[30 November, 2022]
I’ve been wanting to visit Fox in the Snow, a popular cafe/breakfast spot with a couple branches in and around Columbus. Some personal business that brought me downtown finally gave me the opportunity. Definitely worth the trip.
A Christmas Vibe
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!
