tonight was so tasty. I went to Rainbow Foods co-op for the sole purpose of buying their fresh, plump asparagus. I go once a week, if possible, just to browse or to grab an apple and a stout ginger ale. They have beautiful organically grown produce. I recommend visiting them on Old Canton Road in Jackson, or on their website, http://www.rainbowcoop.org/. Afterwards, I ran to McDade's where I bought some chicken breasts, fresh corn on the cob, alfredo sauce, and fresh pasta. I cooked the chicken in lemon pepper seasoning, boiled the water and cooked the pasta (which takes literally 60 seconds!) and shucked and boiled the corn. Then, I steamed half of the bushel of asparagus. I arranged it all on two square plates. One for the corn, and the other for the pasta and sauce on the bottom, the chicken atop it, and asparagus on each side. Alex came by and nabbed a bite, confirming the taste test. Then, Shellie, Lillian, Em Fray and I went eat at some picnic tables on the other side of Preston Hall. After we finished, Eastman ambled up and ate a little of what was left. I love cooking. And I love sharing food.
2. Natalie Springel...
just brought me coffee in a large, red, ceramic cup. She sat it beside me on my desk with a grin and a satisfactory thump.
3. Yarn...
is taking over my room. Lauren went to a voice perfomance competition this weekend, and must have been in a rush when deciding which of her yarn she would like to accompany her. I bet there are 75 skeins chilling on her bed.
4. Band of Horses...
is coming to Memphis in May. This is exciting. James and I are going to see them. This is even more exciting.
5. Two Weeks...
is how long I have left before the semester ends and summer begins. I can't wait to accomplish each of the bullets on my to-do list before then. I will feel so much better!
6. Photography...
is oftentimes beautiful. This is especially the case when you have more than four good friends who are talented photographers. I think one of my very favorite gifts in the world are their photos. Shellie recently gave me a photo that she had taken of my favorite dog, which died last year. I didn't know she had even taken it. I'm looking for a frame that will fit it. Charlie has given me a few of myself that she has snapped. They are beautiful. She is a lover of high contrast, and her photos are always striking. Rebecca and Lauren have also given me beautiful photos. Lauren gave me one of a street band from our trip to New Orleans...a bunch of 25ish young men in white wife beaters and suspenders. Each beautiful in an antiquated way. The photo looks like it was shot in the twenties. Also, each of my last three sketchbooks has one of her photos taped to the cover. I'm excited about taking photography, myself, in the fall. Then, we can all take photography trips!
7. Reading Aloud...
is not overrated. It is quite possibly one of the most wonderful things in the world. I will tell my children stories always. Sneaky Beans Coffee Shop hosts children's story time every Thursday. This morning, I witnessed an influx of twentysomething children ranging from unborn to four or five, all into the back room of the shop. Byron, the owner came through with a toddler on each hip, turning sideways to fit through the doors. I was exceptionally happy.
8. The Orange Peel...
is a vintage consignment shop in Fondren that has provided me with two wonderful additions to my fascinating creatures collection. Most of these creatures are birds that have been given to me as gifts. In March, I added a unique little fellow that I believe must be a kiwi to the group. Then, today, I bought a welded camel from Peru. Both of them are hand made and both cost less than $10! Hooray!
9. Something...is my all time favorite Beatles song. That's a hard thing to pinpoint. It took me a long time to decide between that one, Eleanor Rigby, and Rocky Raccoon. One day, James and I are going to listen to his entire Beatles anthology from start to finish. I think this will require a long road trip.
10. The Velvet Underground...
is underrated. Give me a TVU tune and I'll give you tears of extreme joy and appreciation.
11. Randall Smith...
has style. Yesterday, he wore his famed black sports coat with his famed khakis and famed boating shoes. Beneath his coat was a famed Randall Smith tee shirt. But, this time it was purple. I told him I liked it. He responded with "Target. 20 bucks." I think this man is brilliant.
12. Cicadas...
I can hear outside. It makes me want to be home.
13. Home...
reminds me that I am missing the annual Crawfish Festival. Sad day.
Twenty bucks for a T-shirt?
ReplyDeleteOh. I meant to say that he bought several of the same shirt in different colors for twenty bucks. Sorry.
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