I hope that everyone has a nice Christmas and a good New Year. As a fan of "How I Met Your Mother" (thanks Allison!), I agree that New Year's is often the most disappointing holiday of the year. I hope that is not the case for any of you - I wish for all of you to be fulfilled and at peace with yourselves.
Me, I'm going to the beach - it's hard to be disappointed there.
I won't be back near my computer for posting-related activities until after January 7. I promise to post pictures of said beach upon my return.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Nature in my front window
I saw one of the most incredible spectacles this morning out my front window. If not for a professional tour guide who happened to be here, I would have missed it altogether.
A mother eagle was teaching her babies to fly and hunt. We have a tree in the front of the house which is the territory of some crows and it is nature's baby time. Eagles apparently enjoy crow eggs as a tasty treat. The mother eagle was doing small circles around the tree and it was easy to see the fledgling copy her, but with less fluidity and clunky flapping. I could hear the crow angrily defending its space, but my guess is that the eagles probably scored at least one or two eggs.
It was certainly not something I'm likely to see out the window at home. Despite the urban surroundings, Arusha still has lots of wildlife and active nature.
A mother eagle was teaching her babies to fly and hunt. We have a tree in the front of the house which is the territory of some crows and it is nature's baby time. Eagles apparently enjoy crow eggs as a tasty treat. The mother eagle was doing small circles around the tree and it was easy to see the fledgling copy her, but with less fluidity and clunky flapping. I could hear the crow angrily defending its space, but my guess is that the eagles probably scored at least one or two eggs.
It was certainly not something I'm likely to see out the window at home. Despite the urban surroundings, Arusha still has lots of wildlife and active nature.
I feel loved!
I've just been inundated with stuff from home - I can't explain how wonderful it feels. It's not just the stuff (although I LOVE the stuff), but being so far away and feeling like I'm losing touch with people and in general feeling disconnected...
Getting something in the mail means I've not been totally forgotten - yay!
I think there's a homesick cycle that comes around every 4 or 5 months. I've been here 10 months and this is the second go-round. Supposedly it gets better over time, but honestly I'm not feeling it. I miss home just as much as ever. The fact that it is Christmas-time and usually the time when you get to see all your friends and family I'm sure has nothing to do with it...
A care package has really helped. Thanks Mom and Peter!
Getting something in the mail means I've not been totally forgotten - yay!
I think there's a homesick cycle that comes around every 4 or 5 months. I've been here 10 months and this is the second go-round. Supposedly it gets better over time, but honestly I'm not feeling it. I miss home just as much as ever. The fact that it is Christmas-time and usually the time when you get to see all your friends and family I'm sure has nothing to do with it...
A care package has really helped. Thanks Mom and Peter!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Cream of Tartar
What exactly is cream of tartar? Wikipedia tells me that it is a bi-product of making wine. I made two apple pies this weekend for a cooperant Christmas party and I didn't have any cream of tartar, even though the recipe called for it. I thought, "shmeh, it can't be that important." My pies turned out all watery. Exceptionally tasty, but watery.
Could cream of tartar have made my pies have the yummy apple goo instead of just yummy apple water?
Anyone? Anyone? (Bueller)?
Could cream of tartar have made my pies have the yummy apple goo instead of just yummy apple water?
Anyone? Anyone? (Bueller)?
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