•6:13 AM
Normally I might let today go by without posting, as I am busy, busy, busy on my book, book, book. But I have a few things of interest to at least two of my readers that I should set down.A) Today makes 19 years since Patrick and I first kissed. (Getting misty-eyed at the memory.)
Ahem.
B) Now, onto the kids' essay assignment today in Homeschool of Rock:
1) Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan Live at the Austin City Limits DVD.
2) Analyze Mr. Vaughan's two performances using the following five criteria: a) skill; b) technique; c) style; d) stage presence; and e) interaction with other band members. Give your view on his evolution as a performer from the 1983 performance to the 1989 performance. Take into account changes in his personal life in the intervening years; research online as necessary.
3) Christian: 5 strong body paragraphs, plus opening and closing. James: 3 strong body paragraphs, plus opening and closing. Hope: 1 solid paragraph, including topic sentence, three supporting sentences, and one concluding/transition sentence. Tess and Daniel: draw a picture of Stevie Ray and his Stratocaster.
I tell you, homeschooling is a lot of work. But worth it! We're having fun.
C) Just for kicks, here's what I do when we have vegetarian friends over for dinner in the summertime. I marinate and grill portobello mushrooms.
Grilled Mushrooms
6 large portobello mushrooms, stems cut off*
1/2 cup olive oil
The juice of 1/2 lemon, strained
1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Wash and dry the mushrooms, then place them in a 9x13" pan, gill side up. Whisk the remaining ingredients together and pour into the gills of the mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 24 hours, turning the mushrooms over halfway through.
Grill for about five minutes per side on low, until just heated through. Serve alone or on a toasted hamburger bun. Makes enough for one vegetarian friend and three others who know a good thing when they see it.
*Don't throw those stems away! Reserve them for another use. I put them in Cowboy Stew the other night, and boy, did that gussy up an already good thang.
D) A Few Recent Discoveries (humming "Make New Friends and Keep the Old"):
Brillig I can't get enough of her Flashbacks and Soap Operas. You'll love her.
Bitegeist A foodie of the first order. Check out all the categories on her menu. As addictive as potato chips.
My cousin Travis I popped his name into Ye Olde Google on a whim since I haven't seen him in ages and was rewarded with his gorgeous website. Talent! We do have some talent in this family.
Go visit them; you won't be sorry! I'll have more to come in this category soon.
11 comments:
Love, love, love Portabellos! I usually scrape the gills out but maybe I'll keep em in for this one. Thanks for the recipe--now get back to your book! :-)
I LOVE that you remember the first time you kissed Patrick. I celebrate that holiday too. Congratulations. I'm a sap for stuff like that. I'm intrigued by the essay assignment. Would it be too much to ask to get copies of Christian and James'?????
So great, those portabellos... Now I have the recipe and won't have to hound you for it.
Stop playing on the computer and get back to work on yo' book, book, book!
I am delighted that Jenna also celebrates the first day you and I kissed. Perhaps this can become a national holiday in the blogosphere. So glad you married me in spite of that first kiss...
Well, P, you smartty pants, you. THis is what happens when you try to type with a baby on your lap helping. I celebrate MY first kisses, not yours! But, heck, I like you both so much, and if this is one more reason to have cake, then you're both going on the calendar tonight!
See? Still holding said baby, and now I have an extra 't' in "smarty". I'm getting out of here quickly!
Awww, happy kiss-aversary! I love that you remember that!
"when we have vegetarians over for dinner" made me laugh. How thoughtful of you! Everywhere I go, as the token vegetarian at any given meal, I eat whatever's served, minus the meat. I don't think anyone's ever prepared a special meal for me! You thoughtful thing, you, for all the veggies around you.
And last but not least, thanks for the sweet linky-love! You're WAY too kind!!!!
Now get to work on that book!!! :-)
thanks for the nod to bitegeist, luisa. and i am so making that potato salad.
Good grief, you people are bossy! :)
I had an excellent writing day, FYI. Thanks for your encouragement.
Oh yum, portabellos are so rich and meaty!
We just watched School of Rock so I am digging your assignments.
That looks like a great recipe. I do a similar thing with all those zucchini's that pop up in the summer. For our home school Sirdar watched the movie "School of Rock". Luckily we do other things too.