NOTE December 15, 2017. This week I updated my Adobe Lightroom (Classic) to get the latest updates. Word on the internet is that the updated Auto Tone function in the Basic panel has improved; it now adjusts clarity, vibrance, and saturation. Wow; I was really happy with the changes. I usually fuss with the Basic… Continue reading Ridgefield Winter Trains and Birds
Month: December 2017
Reading: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finished: November 30, 2017 Note: I’m not trying to be coy in this review; I’m trying to describe it without spoiling the story for you. Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel “A Visit From the Goon Squad”. I read the reviews… Continue reading Reading: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Reading: The Great Influenza by John M. Barry
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finished November 3, 2017 I work at Oregon Health Health & Science University which is comprised of hospitals, medical schools, and research facilities. Each year we are encouraged to get our flu vaccines –… Continue reading Reading: The Great Influenza by John M. Barry
Reading: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott My rating: 4 of 5 stars Finished: ~October 13, 2017 What would you give up for your friend’s or loved one’s happiness? In the early 20th century a husband and soon-to-be father commits suicide by blowing up his apartment. A nun, Sister St Saviour, visits in the aftermath to… Continue reading Reading: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
Pernil Al Horno – Roast Pork
I cooked this a bit before Thanksgiving but held off on publishing on the blog because “Turkey recipe” is what everyone was searching for. Time has passed and it is still the Holiday season. This is a great dish to serve for a big family dinner. I originally saw this recipe on the Food Network… Continue reading Pernil Al Horno – Roast Pork
