Where am I living now . . .
March 6, 2023
My Girl
March 2, 2023
Vermeer’s Girl with a pearl earring is on loan to another museum, but the Mauritshuis, where the painting usually resides did not slap up a sign saying it was on loan. Instead they sponsored an event called “My girl with a pearl earring,” inviting everyone to contribute a facsimile of the painting to stand in for the original. It’s pretty clever.
There are many others. I learned about the show at This is Colossal
There are many more images at Mauritshuis
Happy St. David’s Day
March 1, 2023
St. David is recognized as the Patron Saint of Wales – the protector and symbol of that country. He was a well known priest and teacher during the 6th century and is a symbol of the culture of the Welsh people throughout history – first standing up to the Norman invaders and later to the diminishing of the Welsh language and culture in more modern times.
I, personally, like leeks – although I have no desire to eat a raw one, but I did make Potato-Leek Soup this weekend. It is one of my favorite soup recipes and is good for lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks, hot, cold, lukewarm, etc.
The recipe:
4 leeks chopped mostly the white part
1 medium chopped
sautéed leeks and onion in 3 Tbs. of butter until soft
peel and chop 4-5 russet potatoes
add them to the leek and onion mixture
add 6-7 cups of chicken broth
add 1/4-1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
cover and cook 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft
Let the mixture cool for a bit, then buzz in a blender
Add fresh or dried dill – I used dried – about 1 1/2 tsp.
You can add 1 cup of half and half or cream before serving, but I don’t think it needs it.
It looks something like this. I cannot show you mine because I had it for lunch.
Perspective II
February 18, 2023Plastic waste in the ocean is a real problem, but the teeth-gnashing and hair tearing I hear regarding America’s guilt regarding ocean plastic – or any plastic – (especially since I make a living working with talented people who conscientiously research the production, use and re-use of plastic to benefit humanity) – is over the top.
“Some might think that the countries producing or consuming the most plastic are the ones that pollute the oceans the most. But that is not true.”
Gunsmoke and Knitting 