A massive storm hit coastal Connecticut (and elsewhere) over the weekend. It seemed like it started raining Friday night and it didn’t really stop until this morning (although it still looks threatening out). The rain, along with the snow melt, softened the ground and high winds (sustained 40 MPH) with tropical storm type gusts downed a lot of trees. In a place where most of the power lines are above ground, that spells trouble. Most of the town where I live, as well as surrounding communities, are without electricity (I’m writing this from the public library which, thankfully, has free wi-fi and power). According to the power company, it may be 3 more days until we’re back on the grid. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2010
A Quick Reality Check
A rainy Friday for our Foodie post. But at least it’s not snow so I’m feeling like we’re heading towards warmer weather, golf, and outdoor cooking. I had a conversation with someone yesterday about what type of smoker I use and why I won’t grill on a gas grill outdoors in the winter and after the chat was over I realized that the main reason has something to do with authenticity. To me, grilling is about wood – it’s descended from the earliest forms of cooking, even pre-pots and pans and to miss out on the flavor imparted by using this most ancient cooking form is corrupting your meal. Of course, most people don’t know any better and that’s not just about grilling. Continue reading
Filed under food, Reality checks
My Frozen Shoulder
I went to the orthopedist today because I’ve been having pain in my shoulder. Well actually the pain started a few months ago but I wrote it off to age and overuse towards the end of the last golf season. I figured it would get better with rest. Not so much. In fact, there are times when I reach for something on a shelf and a little man with an ice pick plays Toccata and Fugue on my shoulder. It’s not healing. I guess the reluctance to hit the MD is related to not wanting to ask for directions when lost – an inherent stubbornness and a desire not to seem weak. Continue reading
Filed under Reality checks, Thinking Aloud
Consult Keith 