He’s going to have two daddies

That sounds delicious, I love oysters and only had a few good oysters stews, it he found a good recipe I’m sure if would be exquisite. He really knows how to cook. Me on the other hand, I can cook I just don’t enjoy it.

I think you appreciate good food. From your posts, you skirt around nuances of recipes in your enthusiasm. This is not a dig - just that not only do people differ, we differ sometimes in our own approaches to things as time goes by. I was killing braised beef at your age. I got to be a fair cook but approach fooldom these days, sort of a bell shaped curve. The enthusiasm remains for now. I've no idea if you should pursue it or not. How about some fun cooking classes? I won't push Tuscany, except for maybe one place or two, talk about over touted. I'd go to Sicily if I could. Local to you could be a good start - just that cooking travel can be fun.

Saw an article somewhere (back if I find a link) within the last week that sent me into resent-the-spoiled-richies agita' but that when I got over that bit, was, after all, interested. Probably in the NYT since I don't save those links (we only get 20 clicks on them free a month, and excruciatingly small number for me. I can do that by mistake._

I never took a class at all, except for girl scouts, but I've a friend, cook book writer, who, with her husband, turned her Hermosa Beach cottage into a part time cooking school. Unique place, interesting couple. Snort, you go in the front door and you're in the kitchen. Those two were some of my favorite people ever and I'm not now sure they're still alive. He was an engineer type, did the construction things around their property, also an artist.. they were creative in different ways. This makes me want to ferret out how they are doing. She gave me one of my favorite books - one of the spare list I'm working on re "I can't part with" - a 1913 book on italian gardens with all photos by the author, a Mrs. Someone.


Edit - one of my favorite food writers by far is Russ Parsons of the LA Times. I think he's the food editor now. Man who likes to know how stuff works, his writing is usually very informing.

I'll have to find a good recipe and give it a try. I like oysters but not as fond of them as Morgan is, he could eat them everyday but I'm thankful he doesn't or we would be in the poor house

On Monday our little man woke up with a sore throat and a cough so we have kept him home all week and I’ve been working from home taking care of him. His cough is finally gone and he’s back to his charming little self.

Justin’s grandma called this week and we will be picking him up for the day on Saturday. She requested we bring him back to her home by 5:00 for dinner. It’s suppose to warm up a little this weekend so perhaps they can spend sometime in the backyard digging holes in the garden. Sigh.

Hi Morgan, I don't mean to be a pest but can I talk to you?

Hi Travis...

I'm not Morgan, and I'm not gay. (there are folks would allege that I am, but hey)

I can understand a little bit why it is hard for Morgan to talk privately with you.

If you have something you can't discuss in the open, I would be willing to talk privately with you, and to try to give you solid advice.

I don't care how it looks, or if it might lead me into trouble. I spit in trouble's eye. and you can't kick a dead horse but so many times.

keep your chin up, and good luck.

I know what you mean, I will be back but I have to log off now.

Hi Travis! Good to hear from you. We can talk about anything on here so come back tomorrow and just say whatever is on your mind; hell that’s what I do. Most people think I’m nuts but I keep coming back. Heck I live with a Puerto Rican but don’t hold that against me, I just sleep with one eye opened.

2 Puerto Ricans

hehe yes two of them and I love them both!

We are picking up a friend at 11:30 to go boating, it's our Sunday Funday!

Thanks Morgan.

Hi Travis. Everything will be just fine my friend.

We had a wonderful Sunday Funday. We picked up Brian then stopped at subway and bought sandwiches. Took the boat out from Fort Desoto and anchored off St. Pete Beach and had lunch. It was a beautiful warm day.

How is Justin doing now that he lives with his grandmother? I bet he's much more content than before.

Jane he seems to be doing just fine. He’s much more behaved. It seems his whole demeanor has changed for the good. The first day he was at our house he had no manners at all, boy that sure has changed.

We enjoyed him being over yesterday and the two of them had a good time together. His grandmother wanted him home by 5 and we made sure he was there on time. He’s welcome back anytime!

It's good to hear that Justin is doing so well. I wonder what happened with his mother after you spoke with the school. He certainly sounds better off, and better cared for, and cared about, with his grandma.

Sounds like you guys had a great Sunday Funday. You had nice weather to go out on the boat.

I could see the change in Justin , he's much happier. He wasn't a very happy little boy, hardly ever smiled. He was all smiles on Saturday. He was clean for a change as well. I hope he stays put with his grandma.

Okay so it’s been three full months since a five year old moved in the house. I’ve learned a lot and changed a lot. From where we go to who we go with, even what we watch on TV. He can sit by himself for an hour working on a puzzle. He loves to do mazes and play connect the dots or play one of his educational games on his desk-top computer. He never gives us a problem sitting still at the table for dinner at home or in a restaurant.

He’s a smart; charming five year old and I wouldn’t change a thing.

We had a fabulous Sunday Funday. Had brunch with a couple of friends at their house then played bocce ball in their backyard.

Today Antonio changed the sheets and pillowcases on his bed all by himself, okay so I kind of helped a little and he was my little helper but he did most of it on his own. I say he graduates to changing them independently by next week.

So I picked up Antonio from school and he wanted to play hide and go seek, I haven’t played that game in at least a year. I’m not sure where he’s at but there seems to be a pair of little shoes sticking out from under my desk.

Beautiful!