One of those nights
So I realized something this weekend, in point of fact, I realized it this evening, not 30 minutes ago.
I am a failure. In the one area of my life that I should have put my all and been a success, I am a complete, utter, contemptible failure.
Tonight was an artists reception for Rudy Medlock, former chair of the art department at the college where I studied. This was his last year teaching at the college and there was a special art alumni reunion in his honor.
The man who started it all
Rudy started the art program at the college, and for 37 years was a fixture there. He was the reason I entered into the college and chose art as my field. He found a scholarship for me, so that I could get by that first year. He believed in me, in my voice and my talent.
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Drawing Day!
Tomorrow is Drawing Day 2008 and yours truly will be participating.
I think this is a great idea. I love to draw… even though I haven’t been doing much of it lately, and this has been a great kick in the pants to get back in the game. I look forward to seeing what other artists will produce tomorrow, especially Anton who is in my not-so-humble-opinion one of the most underrated illustrators on the internet today.
The man is gifted, and if you check his site tomorrow, you should find out why. I only hope that my contribution(s) will not be embarrassing next to his.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal
With a dash of Haitian Vanilla.
This has got to be one of my favorite quick meals. I discovered, and altered this recipe during lent this year, and it was so good that I have permanently added it to my meal catalogue.
I love oatmeal. Love it. There really isn’t anything that can beat it for speed, cost and warm fuzziness. Except of course, when you add some peanut butter and Haitian Vanilla to it.
For this recipe you need to collect the following ingredients:
While the oats are cooking per package instructions measure out the peanut butter, sugar and Vanilla. I usually use about a cup of peanut butter for every 2 cups of oats. Also measure out one table spoon of sugar and two caps full of vanilla extract.
When the oats are done, quickly add the sugar and peanut butter, stirring briskly. Once the sugar and peanut butter have dissolved into the oats, add the vanilla extract. Once this is mixed up nicely add milk to taste.
The perfect Cafe Mocha
At least made at home, on the cheap.
I love a good coffee, but sometimes you want something a bit more involved than a normal cup of joe. When those moods strike me, I reach for the following:
- A good medium roast bean. I am using some freshly roasted Tanzania at the moment, courtesy of Roastmeister Rich, but any store roasted been with medium body would work.
- One heaping teaspooon of Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa powder, the Milk Chocolate variety.
- One teaspoon of Sugar
- A dash of milk, organic whole milk if you can find it/afford it. Organic whole milk is creamier in my opinion and makes a better base for your mocha. I use a bit more than a dash myself, but you will need to find out what you like through trial and error. Darn.
Once you have your coffee brewed, grab the cup you want to use and add the cocoa powder and sugar. Mix the two together well, then add your milk. Stir up your mocha concoction as well as you can, and then hit it with the coffee.
Another bit of stirring later, and you should have some seriously fine Cafe Mocha. Top with whip cream if you so desire, or just find a comfy corner and a good book to read whilst you enjoy your drink.
I have been meaning to start putting some of my favorite recipes up here for some time now. I guess starting with my “at home Cafe Mocha” is a good place.
WicketPixie Released
The project that I worked with Matt Brett on last month has finally hit the interwebs. It was a rawking good time to work with Matt, and I think we are both pretty proud of what we produced for Chris Pirillo.
It was fun and odd, all at the same time, to be working with WordPress again. It has been over a year since I had done anything with it really; but you know what they say about bikes and remembering how to ride them!
Go check it out, the site looks great and has some pretty cool functionality to boot.
A good couple of days
Man, it has been a good couple of days for those of us in Habari land.
Yesterday we added two more commiters to the project, Ali Al-Wasity and Michael Heilemann. They both have been doing amazing work on Habari, and it is a real sign of our commitment to the meritocratic model that we extended membership to them.
This brings our commiter pool to 22. Just fantastic. If that wasn’t enough to make me smile, I found out this morning that Habari has been added to the FreeBSD Ports Collection, and we are well underway with some of our translations.
Speaking of great work, Owen lit a fire under our collective butts and we are hard at work getting Monolith in shape and ready for release. You won’t believe some of the insanely cool things we have coming.
It is safe to say that steam is being picked up and Habari is set to take some major leaps this year. I hope you are all along for the ride.
Long time, no blog.
Don’t you just hate it when life sneaks up on you and takes all your free time?
The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of work, family, church, more work and fun. Just a little fun in there to keep me from going insane.
I just finished a super fun project with one of my favorite designers, which has put me in a very good mood. I am pretty proud of the code I turned out, and it has given me an idea for a new tutorial for my WordPress friends out there.
Yeah, you know you love me.
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