Day 2743: I couldn't resist taking this photo.

athlete: junk mail collage

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75 degrees, Sunny, Santa Ana, CA.

After class three of us joined Demura Sensei at Uoko for lunch.

Sensei returned last from a week of teaching in Qatar 

with Ken Nishiki, and Byrad Yyelland.

 

I couldn't resist taking this photo. 

 

For FB Throwback Thursday ...

2004 Orange County Fair, Demura Sensei's Costa Mesa Dojo Demo Team. Roy Center, Jared Stanton, Kelly Harada, Cheyenne Lopez, Preston Schow, Shayla Van Wormer, Luis Perez, Tess Bernstein, Alyssa Hatton Devyn Jackson, Cody Jackson, Danielle Vartanian, Lulu Meeks, Emily Bernstein, Jaimie Harada, Kristie Harada, Andy Anjosian, Alex Anjosian & more.

         

Recipe: Matador Guacamole

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 jalapeño chiles
• 4 scallions
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 ripe avocados, halved, meat scooped out and diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

To Prepare

Char the jalapeños and scallions on a preheated comal or skillet over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, flipping often, until completely charred, wrinkled and softened. You can also do this under the broiler.
Once nicely softened and charred, slice the jalapeños and scallions and place them in a medium bowl with the soy sauce and lime juice. Stir and let marinate for at least 10 minutes, this makes for matador chiles or chiles tornados.
In a medium bowl mash the avocados. Mix in the matador chiles, scallions, 1/4 cup of the soy and lime mixture (reserve the remaining 1/4 cup for the milanesa torta if making), and the cilantro.

 

A smile for Thursday ...

Day 2561: About Observation.

Barn Series #23: old photo, collage, acrylic & digital.

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Tonight's ingredients for Barn Series #23:

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So many possible variations, it's hard work deciding.

2GN2S:

The Griffith Observatory

Reading this article and the fantastic photos 

brought back so many memories.

During high school, I lived with Dad in the tiny house.

We lived less than ten miles from the Observatory.

I remember going there as a young child and being 

so fascinated by the Foucault Pendulum.

I could very well be one of the little ones hanging 
over the edge, captivated in this older photo. 

I seem to remember having to be coaxed away, 
as I was certain that this was surely the best of all.

 I remember a few high school dates at the Observatory show.

The "SAMUEL OSCHIN PLANETARIUM  with its spectacular Zeiss 
star projector, digital projection system, state-of-the-art 
aluminum dome, comfy reclining seats, enabling a great  
view of the show on the big ceiling, sound system, and 
theatrical lighting, the 290-seat Oschin Planetarium 
theater is the finest planetarium in the world. 
Every show is presented by a live, engaging storyteller."  
I also remember the "engaged" speaker with a powerful 
yet soothing voice that fit the show perfectly. Engaging, yes.

Colonel Griffith J. Griffith left funds in his will to build a 
public observatory in Los Angeles because he believed 
in the transformative power of observation. 
After looking through the research telescope at Mt. Wilson 
Griffith said: “If all mankind could look through that 
telescope, it would change the world!” 
Since opening in 1935, Griffith Observatory has 
fulfilled his vision by offering public telescope viewing 
through the historic Zeiss telescope, coelostat 
(solar telescope), and portable telescopes on the lawn. 
A magical place I'd like to revisit.

A smile for Wednesday ...