Lighthouse of Rhodes

Tonight I'm making chicken and wild rice soup with cremini
mushrooms. The house smells great, and the soup is getting
nice and thick. It should be really good.

A little bit ago I was outside, and the folks across the street
have their house lit up like the lighthouse of Rhodes.
Christmas lights everywhere. I wonder if BG&E send them
a thank-you card. Regardless, it's super duper white trash.
I've been tempted to "do" the house for Christmas, but my
cheap sensibilities kick in, and I resist. Not to mention I don't
wanna climb up on the roof!

My brother emailed me to say that yesterday was the best
day he's had in about a year. That made me feel really good.
We did have a great time. Lord, do I love Talbot County.
The history, the water, and the "being away" factor all
make it a favorite place. One thing for 2008 is a self made
promise to make Easton a priority this year.

Shannon and I have been text messaging like crazy today.
We are so similar. No wonder we often clash. She and I
deal with the same trash each and every day. Expectations
that are heaped upon us are almost crushing. Many of
these expectations are self inflicted, I fear.

I'm watching some guy try to eat Durian on TV. He has the
same reaction as do I. That is one thing that I refuse to go
near.

Tante Annegret called me today unfortunately I was cutting
onions in the kitchen and missed the call. Scheisse. I will
need to call her.

Why can I type what I cannot say? That is the question for
the year . . . . . . .

Be good!!!!!!!!!!!!