Kicking the Funk Out
After a frustrating couple weeks being in over my head with work, projects, and that craziness that is the wrapping up of summer, I had a day where I felt like a normal person. Can I just tell you about my great day, and then …
Month: August 2011
M & M Get Married
After an intense and complicated transport to the Midwest last week, I participated in the beautiful wedding of my best friend. (Sorry for that bummer of a last post.) Here are some highlights in more pictures than words: Getting manis and pedis: Getting ready on …
The Big Event
It’s not every day that you get to be in a parade. This last weekend, I participated in the smallest parade with the biggest heart at the Bodega Big Event. Here are some pictorial highlights to my latest community.
From the Pits of Milwaukee
I’ve been to some sad places, but the Greyhound bus depot in Milwaukee is definitely a contender for the top ten. Screaming kids, check. Cranky workers, check. Transients singing off-key, check. Sad souls who seem to have no place to go but plenty of time …
Rivertown Revival
This weekend, I went to Petaluma with my friend Daisy and her pal Roo, in town from Colorado. We hit up the Rivertown Revival, Petaluma’s version of the Handcar Regatta (on water instead of land). It was a gorgeous, hot day and finally felt like …
How to Use a Moka Pot
The last few weeks, I had a housesitting stint, which was great until it came time to making the coffee. Has anyone ever seen the old European espresso pots? For a normal person, it’s probably intuitive, but for me I had to find some answers to get my cup of brew. Thanks, Wikipedia!
First off, it’s called a Moka pot. And it is really easy to use- maybe even easier than my usual French press. So next time you’re at Aunt Martha’s and want to make coffee when she’s at church, you’ll know what to do.
First, fill the bottom canister with water.
Drop in the filter cup (the cone-shaped screen that fits into the bottom vessel). Fill with ground coffee about 3/4 up so there’s room for it to expand with the steam. I thought a fine-medium grind was best, but espresso can be too strong for me.
Screw the top onto the bottom (it should be rinsed clean and empty). Boil on high heat until the water from the bottom steams into coffee in the top vessel. Like magic! You know it’s ready when the coffee in the top pot gurgles like crazy.
Funky Old Train Ads
More fun from the Western Railway Train Museum. This time it’s to share the terrific vintage ads lining the interior of the restored cars. Hope you enjoy these as much as I did.
The Great Train Museum
Last weekend I went to Fairfield. Why, you ask? For the Western Railway Museum, duh! I realize I’ve actually had this thing for trains for a long time. Most of my great life adventures have begun on trains. I even found the almost love …