“Have successfully developed” 😬

“Pessimism is a zero sum game against yourself, where the only way you can prove yourself correct is by letting yourself down.”

-Matt Eastlea, furniture maker from the UK, in a YouTube video a few months back.

Oddly inspiring.

The first bright pink peony bloom of the year. Many more buds are shown ready to bloom in a few days.

First peony bloom of the year. Probably 200 more coming in a few days.

I had a golden retriever who did this exact same thing. Surgical precision.

Well, duh…😁

My favorite thing, other than the food at Grand Szechuan in Bloomington, is watching Minnesotans come to terms with the reality that there are more flavors in the world than just gravy.

Props to the dude who asked if the chow mein was spicy and said he’d send it back if it was.

Why are you here?

My gawd the bot pests are relentless. Not new news I realize, but I’m being swarmed these post few days, literally five or six an hour.

Courage is learning what NOT to fear.

Wish I could remember where I heard this first or from whom.

I don’t, but I think the sentiment is correct.

Stir fried prawns, onions,and peppers in a spicy Szechuan chili paste

Breaded, deep fried, and stir fried chicken chunks and green beans. Made with Szechuan chilis and peppercorns

Szechuan prawns and Szechuan country chicken and green beans. #goodlunch #hotlunch 🌶️🌶️

Nice work. Really like the design. 😊

With two weeks left in his term there isn’t much to do. He didn’t run for re-election.

33.

Yes, many.

Nine years ago today I received a new heart from a family I’ll never know, because they asked for no contact. I’m alive today thanks to their ability to send love out into the world, even during a time of profound loss.

I’m forever grateful and hope the memory of their loved one is a blessing. 💝🫀

#CalcuttaClipper

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$120 for 10 pizzas? What a value.

Deep fried chicken chunks stir fried with green beans and Szechuan chilis and peppercorns

Strips of beef and bok choy in a very spicy sauce made with ground Szechuan chilies and peppercorns.

Szechuan boiled beef in such peppercorn sauce and Szechuan country style chicken.

Two of our favorites.

At Grand Szechuan, Bloomington, MN

Pretty sure Mike Johnson reads Jane Eyre and thinks Brocklehurst is the hero.

I’m pretty lax about finding the new features. This is a great tip for folks who just want to see replies in chronological order.

Making this change wing make the shit posters and battle bots go away, but at least it won’t force you to deal with them first, each time you revisit a reply thread.

Light colored delicious wild rice

Wild rice should look like this, it should be hand harvested and wood parched.

Which means it will also probably costs AT LEAST $15/lb

I spent 18 of the last 20 days in the hospital and my brain and sleep schedule are completely upside down. Trying hard not to overreact to all that was discovered and learned but man it’s hard. Infusion center today and then a family and rest day on Thanksgiving. Need life to slow down for awhile.

Thank you Steve. May I have another? 🫥

Daily roasts from my 2 kids:

Bubba, upon seeing the cupcakes I made late last night: “Should I say thanks or did you make these to eat your feelings?”

The 17 YO: “Do you have any pimple patches or does that go away with old age too?”

Jesus. CHRIST 🫠

By this accounting I died back in ‘Nam.

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Today marks 14 years since my mom Bev DeVos passed of cancer, I was just 19 at the time. Grief never ends, just changes. If you're seeing this, consider it a sign to hug your loved ones a little extra close today! Or to reach out to someone who has suffered loss with a memory of their loved one. ❤️