After my week off & such a long winded post I’ll try and keep this short. Returning to work was interesting. I had people come check on me in the office. The head of HR made a surprise visit for “sanitizer”. I also had a lot of people very stand off-ish. I understand. Trust me, I do. It is now well know I have a wife that’s around positives on a daily basis. And the stigma of being tested. People just assumed I had the COVID. Whatever. I get it. What’s funny to me is back in June I was sent home because she was around positives. Not no more. I work. What’s changed? Caution I suppose.
While I was gone it seems someone decided to make my desk it’s home. A rude rodent took up residence in my snack drawer!! Unfortunately for me, I did not become aware of this until later in the week. What this meant was that the peanut brittle which looked more diminished than I recalled had actually been shared with a rodent. Because I sure did finish that s*** off. Barf!!! I shared food with a f***ing mouse!!! Well if I get sick I doubt it’s from the COVID. Little b***** got into my sweet heat starburst!! You can’t find those anymore.
I did get my firework fix at long last. Found a spot by myself right under them. About 30 min behind schedule and I needed to pee, but I had a good laugh at the safety crew, whom I knew. I was all smiles when the show began. It was great to finally see them. And to be so close! A happy Friday it was.
One final thing before I sign off. What in the actual f*** is wrong with this country when pumpkin spiced glazed turkey breast is a desirable flavor. Think about that, will you.
Horror Film
In the Mouth of Madness. Yet another horror film starring Sam Neill. This film came out in 1994 and was a staple in our household. I wouldn’t be able to tell you how many times I’ve seen it. If it’s on, I can watch it anytime. I never dull of it. You see, I am a BIG H.P. Lovecraft fan. He is an author which I grew up loving. Weird horror fiction. This lurking in the shadows just out of site. Secret puppet masters moving the ways of the world. Unimaginable horror that would make you insane if you were to catch a glimpse. His material isn’t very film-able. Few have tried and only a handful have been successful. While this film isn’t an adaptation of one of his particular stories, it uses many of his themes to creat something that is heavily inspired by Lovecraft. One of the all time master of horrors directed the film, John Carpenter. The film flirts with the idea of what if your definition of reality was to flip. What is reality. A reality is just what we tell each other it is. Sane and insane could easily switch places…if the insane were to become the majority…You would find yourself locked in a padded cell…wondering what happened to the world. The movie has some truly frightening moments. Great dialogue. Great acting.
Jalapeño
Chili relleno w/ retried beans and an egg over easy. This is pushing it as brunch.
Caribbean jerk pork tenderloin. One of Bekah’s favorite meals.
Queso burger. I topped mine with a little grilled jalapeño for good measure.
Something new for me. Gnocchi. Heck, I don’t even know how to say it let alone make it. I figured a good cheesy tomato wine sauce and hope for the best. It was like dumplings. I enjoyed it but I’m not sure the pasta is for me. The sauce was great and Bekah liked it a lot so I’m bound to be making it again.
Chicken fried rice on the grill. The is a whirlwind meal. Once you get things going you better have everything handy. I enjoy making it. It’s fun. I would t do it all the time though. Great flavors. Not heart healthy.
Sesame chicken. Spicy, might I add. I really go for warm stir-fry when I’m to my own devices.
En Fuego 