Joie de vivre

This is a picture of the best burger I've ever eaten. You can get one of your own at Diablo's in Flagstaff. I'm sad that this means I won't have one again for a long, long time.

But I DO have roasted chickpeas with rosemary. :)

First, the important news: I've added three new people to my "LJers I've met" list: thetsuruchi, helenmelon, and, at long last, wistfulmaid!

And here is a picture to prove that I met two of them, at least -

( Day 193, with Geoff, Catherine, and Jordan, and Day 194, with nobody at all )

Lots of adventures and LOTS of pictures coming as I have time. :)

1. Listening to my younger brother ... sing bass.
2. I have a new culinary specialty: Ginger Pear Jam. (Simmer equal amounts of grated pear and sugar with a bit of grated fresh ginger and a hint of allspice until translucent golden brown and somewhat reduced. Dynamite, as Ms. Kasper would say.)
3. aftondays is hosting another photography contest. The theme this time is "Orange" - Unless I change my mind, I already have my picture. :)
4. Some prayers were answered this weekend, and it leaves me hopeful that the rest may be soon.
5. I have a new hat: