Has any Italian ever written a complete recipe?
When reading a recipe requires reading between the lines.
Journal
Mom-in-law 1, Instant Pot 0
Don’t make sauce quickly. Just don’t.
Frankenstein Ribs
So, I have an Instant Pot and an injured wife, so I’m on cooking duty. Luckily, there are hundreds of experts on YouTube and Facebook to help you learn to use it. The YouTube cooking videos are my new obsession – replacing “pier runners.” The great thing about YouTube is there is no filter – … Read more
In the Hospital
So, I spent the night in the hospital last night. Not for me, for my wife. She had shoulder surgery yesterday. The surgery went well, but she has a difficult time coming out of anesthesia. She told her doctor, she told her anesthesiologist, she told the nurses, she told the mailman (he was concerned), but … Read more
Stayin’ Alive
The job search continues. It’s been a bit busier lately, but nothing of substance yet. There were a couple that were close, but not close enough. I’m still looking at random alternatives, and there are a lot of sites that seem to think I would be a really good Uber driver. There are also a … Read more
The Times They Are a Changin’
So, my daughter-in-law called the house this afternoon, and said that Carson (grandson #2) wanted to talk to “GrandmaGrandpa”. In his mind, we are a single unit, and either word can be used for either of us. I’m “Grandma” from time to time, if he’s excited or not paying attention, or he’s asking me so … Read more
Still Retired
Retired, and not loving it.
Hamlet at Quest Diagnostics
It’s a little jar. How hard can it be?
Job Search Updates
The job search is ongoing. My manager said this morning that he’s been told to start the separation paperwork, so I should get some emails next week. I guess the divorce is about to become final. So, no job, but a couple of prospects on the horizon. I did update my resume, and that has … Read more
Permanent Layoff
I was selected as a member of IBM’s Resource Action, Class of March 2017. So, after almost nineteen years at IBM, I am back on the job market, and immediately available. I consider myself an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in first-line management, technical sales and support and development roles. I’m most … Read more