My annual goal for a few years now has been to read a minimum of 8 books in a year; that averages out to one book every 6 weeks. I was getting concerned that I wouldn’t come close to meeting that goal this year. It took me months to finish 1 book: The Passage of… Continue reading Book Reports: Mid May 2013
Month: May 2013
Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice
May 5, 2013 I went to the Farmers’ Market in the south Park Blocks on Wednesday May 1 to get a tamale for lunch. As I wondered through, I saw a stall selling beautiful dried beans. I picked up about a pound of the black beans and figured I’d find something to do with them.… Continue reading Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice
Spring 2013 Road Trip – Part 1: Portland to Las Vegas. March 22-25, 2013
I semi-retired this spring. My last day of full time was Friday March 15; I took a month off then returned in mid-April to work half time. We headed out on Friday March 22 during Carla’s spring break on a road trip to Arizona. She flew back from Arizona while I took a second week… Continue reading Spring 2013 Road Trip – Part 1: Portland to Las Vegas. March 22-25, 2013
