This pot of melty, cheesy goodness is the kickoff to our New Year’s Eve dinner. Ingredients 1/2 lb. Gruyere cheese 1/2 lb. Emmantaler cheese 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 cups dry white wine (Neuchatel, Chardonnay or Savignon Blanc) 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 Tbsp. kirsch (cherry brandy) Freshly ground nutmeg Freshly ground… Continue reading Swiss Fondue
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The Magic Shovel
July 1, 2018 The education of my daughter into the ways of the world continues… Julia: I went outside and Rory was very actively licking something out in the yard. I went over, and saw that he had caught a rabbit. Me: And he was licking it? Julia: Licked it to death, apparently. It was… Continue reading The Magic Shovel
D’oh!
5/12/2018 Julia: Dad, how do you spell dough?Me: D-o-h…actually D-‘-o-hJulia: No, Dad, dough like…Me: D-o-e?Julia: No. Dough! Like bread!Me Ohh. D-o-u-g-h. Just like the money.
A Father’s Pain
“Abort, abort, there are children aboard, say again, there are children aboard this plane!” There are moments in life that leave you forever changed. Those moments are etched into your psyche – moments that leave you scarred, maybe even a little broken. They reveal themselves when you least expect. For me, the scene depicted in the… Continue reading A Father’s Pain
Tampete Foreword
Tampete Foreword – by Mike Marchi In the beginning, there was darkness. There was no sensation. There were no hopes. There were no dreams. Until one day, a spark burst like a flashbulb, bringing illumination to a tiny corner of the void. Vague shapes began to form. The shapes coalesced, and soon a small, dimly… Continue reading Tampete Foreword
Playing with Empty Boxes
Remember when you were a kid, and your parents took delivery on a new appliance, or piece of furniture? Remember what it was like? Remember the thrill of anticipation as that most awesome item was brought into your home. What was it that brought such joy? Was it the refrigerator? The stove? The sofa? No. … Continue reading Playing with Empty Boxes
Making Memories
“Take your daughter out sailing,” she said. “Make some memories”… The wind was blowing out of the south/southwest, and according to my cell phone weather program, was going at eleven or twelve miles per hour. That’s a pretty strong wind for an experienced crew, and Julia was far from experienced. But looking at the flag… Continue reading Making Memories
Where’s the Arch?
The wonderment of childish in-sight (and out again)… My family relocated to St. Louis at the end of February. Well, actually, we haven’t moved to St. Louis any more than we moved here from Chicago. We actually moved from Aurora, IL to Ellisville, MO. It is now the beginning of June, and we’re finally getting… Continue reading Where’s the Arch?
Good-bye, Grandpa
My grandfather recently passed away. This is how that event has meshed with our lives. My grandfather passed away on October 20, 1998 at the ripe old age of 91 years. He lived a long life, and with the possible exception of the last three years, it was a happy one. The following is my… Continue reading Good-bye, Grandpa
Crash Course
The day I learned to ski on snow… There’s nothing quite like downhill skiing. The wind in your face. The sound of your skis swooshing through powder. The feeling of control as you glide over the pristine white landscape… Okay, maybe not the feeling of control…how about the illusion of control. The illusion that threatens… Continue reading Crash Course