Eatz

Dip

A case of buying the jar for the imagery

Spring Rolls

Depending on cuisine and venue, spring rolls and egg rolls can swap. When in doubt, ask. I always do when there is no description in the menu. It's a sad case of flawed translation.

Is labeling really necessary?

One of my favorite Vietnamese appetizers. I'll have my jalapeño and eat it too. And so ridiculously cheap! I love my Vietnamese immigrants.

About Town 4

It's that time of year again with racy yellow and fierce green.

Every time i drive by this neighbor I think i see a gnome.

At first i thought this was a stuffed toy.

Latin Phrase of the Day 2

Verum ipsum factum.

(Truth itself is constructed.)

Latin Phrase of the Day

Quod dubitas, ne feceris.

(When in doubt, don't.)

Epiphany 24

Lately i've seen a lot of quotes and status updates pertaining to experiences that make you "stronger".

It's irritating, quite frankly.

Stronger? In what context, with what measure, and according to whom?

In our culture, i'm guessing stronger means mean and tough, and nothing is gonna hurt you.

No, take in the hurt. Be human. It's all part of life. Take it, know it, remember it. Let it be part of you. As it is part of the universe. Resistence will be futile.

Is there a lesson to be learned? Maybe, maybe not. That is not the point. Next time you're hurt, it may hurt just as bad. Or not.

Life is not about escaping hurt. Or making it "better". There is just accepting what life has to offer. And being okay with it.