Or in English, Sushi anyone? Spinach and Pine Nut Rolls (Hosomaki-zushi)
Last time we were in Florida, I picked up a Vegetarian Sushi book. Steph and I both like Sushi and I’ve been aching to try this out. One problem - it’s kind of hard to find a bamboo sushi mat here in Decorah. Luckily, Steph found one weekend when she was up in Minneapolis with a friend. I had the day off and decided to give it a whirl. Turned out great and taste even better.
Next up - Asparagus and Sweet Red Pepper (Hosomaki-zushi) or Vegetarian California Rolls.
I have been running since the age of ten, when Jon and I decided to follow in Greg’s footsteps. He in turn was following in the footsteps of David Horstman, our neighbor and avid runner (and if memory serves me right, a member of University of Dubuque’s 1970 IIAC Championship Cross Country team).
In all those years, I’ve had some pretty interesting things that have happened. I’ve won races. Been put on the hood of cars. Gotten injured. Ran with some of the greats. Been chased by dogs and people. Gotten into fights. Gotten bloody. Seen a bobcat and crossed paths with a mountain lion.
Today, however, marked the first time I’ve ever had a bird attack me mid run.
Steph and I were out on a nice, easy 7 mile run when we crossed the road to get onto the trail. Just as we did that, I heard this horrible screech and felt my hair get all tussled. I ducked, then spotted a black bird flying away. Apparently I took the corner too wide and got a bit too close to its nest. Little thing came out and drove me off. I wish I had my heart rate monitor on at the time because that would be quite a spike in the graph.
I can just see it now - strutting around that nest, waiting for its mate to come home so it can say “I drove off a predator today. What did you do? Oh, get a little worm? Was that hard?”
Two good things happened to me today.
1. I have fulfilled a promise I made to Steph way back earlier in the year and submitted an application to the Viable Paradise Workshop. This is considered by some to be the Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writer’s Workshop. Instructors include Elizabeth Bear, John Scalzi, James MacDonald, Patrick and Teresa Nielsen Hayden, and quite a few more. Still have to see if I get in (only 28 students are accepted), but I’m quite happy.
2. I currently have two ‘offices’ at work. One is located in another building on campus. It is nice, quiet, private, and on most days, a long way away. The other is in the Library where I spend most of my time. To have a private office within the same building would be incredible. Today, I learned that a major project in which I played a large role was approved and my dream of having a private office in the Library will likely come true before the Spring semester begins.
It’s like my birthday, only, a day late.
I turn 35 today. Not surprisingly, so does my twin brother. Thus, it seems fitting that a loving Instant Message exchange of words between siblings occupy today’s post.
Matt says, “I return!”
Jon says, “I knew I didn’t put enough postage.”
Matt says, “I totally feel the brotherly love.”
Jon says, “Happy Birthday from Sarah and Jon. You’ll get a email with your present shortly”
Matt says, “Um…I should get you something then, eh?”
Jon says, “Yeah, a pony”
I’m sending him a sheep instead.
Edmonton Journal
It’s gone beyond raccoons. Run for your lives! As for me, I’m heading to the Co-Op. I hear they have organic bananas on sale. Gotta please our new overlords somehow.
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