This posting is for Joy, Shan and Shonda...because I have been so tardy in posting and updating people on my super exciting life...which of late has been full of homework - writing papers and the like.
Anyway...over the Labor Day weekend we had some time to check out the Minnesota State Fair. The highlight of the fair for me besides Sweet Martha's Chocolate Chip cookies is modeling with all the farm equipment...I do not know what that says about me and I am not sure if I want to really explore what it means...but here I am with my sister on a sporty blue tractor / four wheeler type machine.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Congolese Dinner Plate
My friend Theresa invited me over for dinner tonight...and I actually remembered to take a picture of my food before I started eating. Of course, I had forgotten my camera but I did have my cell phone.
On the plate: white rice with vegetables, beans with meat in a yummy savory tomato sauce and "soup" with potatoes, carrots, noodles and shrimp. My first serving of soup I just put on the plate but my second serving was in a bowl.
It was all very amazing. Therese's cooking is always awesome! Home cooked African food is some of my favorite foods to eat.
On the plate: white rice with vegetables, beans with meat in a yummy savory tomato sauce and "soup" with potatoes, carrots, noodles and shrimp. My first serving of soup I just put on the plate but my second serving was in a bowl.
It was all very amazing. Therese's cooking is always awesome! Home cooked African food is some of my favorite foods to eat.
Book: My Jesus Year
I just finished reading My Jesus Year by Benyamin Cohen. I really enjoyed this book!! The book is about Benyamin Cohen and the spiritual journey he travels as he explores Christianity in the Bible Belt.
What I most appreciated about this book was Benyamin's perspective on the Christian faith. His perspective allowed me to think about my faith as a Christian and why it is important to me. He records the best and worst of Christianity as he sees it.
He observes while attending a Christian music festival that there are a lot of "rags-to-riches salvation stories. He also wondered "if a bad beginning is necessary for a happy ending in a Christian life. As if a life of sin is a prerequisite, maybe even a blessing." This insight really struck me because I do think most Christians think one needs to have a dramatic story before one's life as a Christian is legitimate. This has always bothered me because I know a lot of Christians who do not have dramatic stories yet they are the most amazing people of faith. Their stories do not get highlighted generally speaking in church life because they are not dramatic.
I also appreciated his insight into Judaism. I know the basis of the Jewish faith but not the nitty-gritty of the faith and how it is lived out. Living in South Dakota does not expose one to a Jewish community...there is a synagogue but the congregation is rather small. So his perspectives on his faith were very interesting for me.
I highly recommend this book. It truly is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
What I most appreciated about this book was Benyamin's perspective on the Christian faith. His perspective allowed me to think about my faith as a Christian and why it is important to me. He records the best and worst of Christianity as he sees it.
He observes while attending a Christian music festival that there are a lot of "rags-to-riches salvation stories. He also wondered "if a bad beginning is necessary for a happy ending in a Christian life. As if a life of sin is a prerequisite, maybe even a blessing." This insight really struck me because I do think most Christians think one needs to have a dramatic story before one's life as a Christian is legitimate. This has always bothered me because I know a lot of Christians who do not have dramatic stories yet they are the most amazing people of faith. Their stories do not get highlighted generally speaking in church life because they are not dramatic.
I also appreciated his insight into Judaism. I know the basis of the Jewish faith but not the nitty-gritty of the faith and how it is lived out. Living in South Dakota does not expose one to a Jewish community...there is a synagogue but the congregation is rather small. So his perspectives on his faith were very interesting for me.
I highly recommend this book. It truly is an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
Friday, August 28, 2009
With a BIG Tire
Thanks to my friend Lisa for venturing to the Turner County Fair with me and...eating lots of yummy meat....and taking photos of my by large farm equipment.
I don't know what the deal is but I love taking pictures by large tires...and farm equipment. I don't know what that says about me as a person because I walk to work as much as I can and when I do drive, I drive a fuel efficient Saturn. Mysterious.
Anyway, the Turner County Fair is the only fair I attend. It is in the tiny town of Parker, SD and does not charge an entrance fee. The fair food is AWESOME and CHEAP!! Lots of lamb, beef, pork, sweet corn and homemade ice cream.
It was heaven for me this year because of all the meat. I have been really good about eating my vegetables this summer because of the garden....I feel like all I do is eat the veg....in fact I should probably finish this post and cook some sort of vegetable dish...
I don't know what the deal is but I love taking pictures by large tires...and farm equipment. I don't know what that says about me as a person because I walk to work as much as I can and when I do drive, I drive a fuel efficient Saturn. Mysterious.
Anyway, the Turner County Fair is the only fair I attend. It is in the tiny town of Parker, SD and does not charge an entrance fee. The fair food is AWESOME and CHEAP!! Lots of lamb, beef, pork, sweet corn and homemade ice cream.
It was heaven for me this year because of all the meat. I have been really good about eating my vegetables this summer because of the garden....I feel like all I do is eat the veg....in fact I should probably finish this post and cook some sort of vegetable dish...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Warm Vegetables
It is a funny thing but vegetables are warm. By warm, I mean when you take them straight out of the garden they are warm from the sun.
It hit me this summer as I tromp up to my garden when I am in the midst of cooking and realize I need an onion or some herbs or a pepper or tomato that produce is warm. Usually one picks out one's produce in an climate controlled grocery store where everything is chilled. But when one uses a garden the produce is warm.
This warm factor has truly made me appreciate the work a farmer does and just the miracle that gardening is. I put a seed in the ground and after some time it grows and produces a vegetable for me eat. Amazing!
It hit me this summer as I tromp up to my garden when I am in the midst of cooking and realize I need an onion or some herbs or a pepper or tomato that produce is warm. Usually one picks out one's produce in an climate controlled grocery store where everything is chilled. But when one uses a garden the produce is warm.
This warm factor has truly made me appreciate the work a farmer does and just the miracle that gardening is. I put a seed in the ground and after some time it grows and produces a vegetable for me eat. Amazing!
Friday, July 31, 2009
New Living Room
I am finally posting photos of my new furniture and the like that I purchased for my living room last fall. I am really enjoying the new furniture and the look. The sofa converts into a bed and the pillow covers are from IKEA
I also purchased a recliner, TV stand and a new larger bookcase that matches the TV stand. The new furniture changes the feel of the room and makes things a lot more comfortable for overnight guests with a converting sofa AND recliner.
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