28 November 2010
Interesting...
I just find it interesting.... one tries so hard to communicate her ideas. Struggling to the point of this guttural reaction .... So curious.
27 November 2010
Efficiency
Striving for efficiency, but the minute hand, nights, days, weeks keep spinnin' by like a good pop tune.
How can I be more efficient? I think it's the perfection. But one must sink a lot of energy in to get things right. Let's hope improved efficiency comes with experience.
For today, just sweat (see blog title), keep at it and surrender to 'good enough'.
PS: not sure if the norwegians liked the pie or not. One asked if it had a lot of calories - I told em it's 'healthy' even! A vegetable pie! C'mon. Though another suggested every week must be thanksgiving (i.e. he wants me to bring in 'kake' once per week. sighs. If he only knew my record with the cookie police.
How can I be more efficient? I think it's the perfection. But one must sink a lot of energy in to get things right. Let's hope improved efficiency comes with experience.
For today, just sweat (see blog title), keep at it and surrender to 'good enough'.
PS: not sure if the norwegians liked the pie or not. One asked if it had a lot of calories - I told em it's 'healthy' even! A vegetable pie! C'mon. Though another suggested every week must be thanksgiving (i.e. he wants me to bring in 'kake' once per week. sighs. If he only knew my record with the cookie police.
25 November 2010
Sweet Oslo
Stressin, but since I promised.... makin for the office:
Fantastic crust, little less butter, little more soymilk, lil more sugar, the flour - 1 cup a whole grain flour with nuts and seeds, and 1/2 cup regular organic white flour, plus about 1/2 cup crushed walnuts.
And the sweet potato pie! Now just to figure out what to do about whup cream......
Fantastic crust, little less butter, little more soymilk, lil more sugar, the flour - 1 cup a whole grain flour with nuts and seeds, and 1/2 cup regular organic white flour, plus about 1/2 cup crushed walnuts.
And the sweet potato pie! Now just to figure out what to do about whup cream......
20 November 2010
118, what's your favorite?
Chemist explains why gold beat out all of the other elements on the periodic table for currency.
My money's still on lithium though.... what an exciting element! Brings back memories of high school chemistry and learning about the power of metal oxide reactions. Stuff our country was made on - e.g. construction of transportation - railroad ties helped along via thermite reactions.
Ah... guess I have been a scientist for many years now. So happy to be getting the final credential. :)
My money's still on lithium though.... what an exciting element! Brings back memories of high school chemistry and learning about the power of metal oxide reactions. Stuff our country was made on - e.g. construction of transportation - railroad ties helped along via thermite reactions.
Ah... guess I have been a scientist for many years now. So happy to be getting the final credential. :)
18 November 2010
atonement
Next week, I will be celebrating a day of atonement. How about you?
Good I loved my experience of this movie. Missing you.
Good I loved my experience of this movie. Missing you.
17 November 2010
16 November 2010
15 November 2010
undercover peace maker
Let's take the tip from Ban Ki-moon and strive to spread peace, light, and love to all beings around us, wherever we are....
13 November 2010
Heroines
Amelia Mary Earhart
July 24, 1897 - July 2, 1937
American aviator and author. Formed the Ninety-Nines - an association of female pilots.
Rachel Carson
May 27, 1907 - April 14, 1964
Environmental chemist, author. Admire her for her dedication to science and informing the public on matters she found to be extremely important and pertinent to global inhabitants.
to be continued........
July 24, 1897 - July 2, 1937
American aviator and author. Formed the Ninety-Nines - an association of female pilots.
Rachel Carson
May 27, 1907 - April 14, 1964
Environmental chemist, author. Admire her for her dedication to science and informing the public on matters she found to be extremely important and pertinent to global inhabitants.
to be continued........
12 November 2010
Spend time to patiently think
Excellent blog post on one of my favorites Dumb Little Man
And a secondary thought from Marilyn Monroe....
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
In reality some folks are a little more messy than they appear.... still, I would encourage stillness and self control..... even faking one's way to sanity as alluded to in a previous post. I do find the last part of Monroe's quote interesting, however, ("if you can't handle me at my worst, then you ... don't deserve me at my best") reminds me of surrounding oneself with positive people, people who are deserving of your energy and positive qualities. I read something a while back about surrounding yourself with those you admire, and that effort will bring you up, allow you to learn simply by association.... Of course, I'm all for helping others - spreading the light to all.
And back to Sir Isaac - - spend time thinking each day, from the blog: "If you would just block out some time daily to “think,” you could solve many of yourproblems. …You could even solve some of the world’s problems."
And a secondary thought from Marilyn Monroe....
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
In reality some folks are a little more messy than they appear.... still, I would encourage stillness and self control..... even faking one's way to sanity as alluded to in a previous post. I do find the last part of Monroe's quote interesting, however, ("if you can't handle me at my worst, then you ... don't deserve me at my best") reminds me of surrounding oneself with positive people, people who are deserving of your energy and positive qualities. I read something a while back about surrounding yourself with those you admire, and that effort will bring you up, allow you to learn simply by association.... Of course, I'm all for helping others - spreading the light to all.
And back to Sir Isaac - - spend time thinking each day, from the blog: "If you would just block out some time daily to “think,” you could solve many of yourproblems. …You could even solve some of the world’s problems."
11 November 2010
Food of the week: Brussel Sprouts
Well, okay, ... I do have some in my freezer to use up, and I am working from home today - - not that that is relevant in any way shape or form. Here goes nuttin!
The World's Healthiest Foods
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=10&utm_source=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_feed
The World's Healthiest Foods
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=10&utm_source=rss_reader&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_feed
Country Strong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtnnOoxw9yo
or
Bette Davis Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjx5wSXROl0
I know there are things to consider, such as editing.... flashy gizmo voice smoothing, etc, just like image processing techniques. And also song choice (whatami Randy Jackson?), but I had higher hopes for the performance. Guess she doesn't have to worry about it in any case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtnnOoxw9yo
or
Bette Davis Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjx5wSXROl0
I know there are things to consider, such as editing.... flashy gizmo voice smoothing, etc, just like image processing techniques. And also song choice (whatami Randy Jackson?), but I had higher hopes for the performance. Guess she doesn't have to worry about it in any case.
09 November 2010
07 November 2010
shower doors
"My glass shower doors are filmy"
Clean them with vinegar, baking soda, and salt. Stubborn mineral buildup on glass shower doors is no competition for a few common household ingredients—white vinegar, baking soda, and salt. Spray vinegar on the door and let it sit for a few minutes. Next, create a paste with equal amounts of baking soda and salt. Use adamp sponge to rub this paste over the door; then rinse well.
Clean them with vinegar, baking soda, and salt. Stubborn mineral buildup on glass shower doors is no competition for a few common household ingredients—white vinegar, baking soda, and salt. Spray vinegar on the door and let it sit for a few minutes. Next, create a paste with equal amounts of baking soda and salt. Use adamp sponge to rub this paste over the door; then rinse well.
Inspiration
Thomas Alva Edison, an American scientist, inventor, businessman..... famously stated that "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration." Now the term 'genius' I take issue with, surely not anyone who 'merely' works hard can be considered 'a genuis.' But, I am comforted and encouraged by this quote from Edison, as all my life - it has been instilled in me, and I believe in putting effort in to do the job right.
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