So why does it make you un-happy?

Thank you Missy, but no thanks. I worked briefly in a restaurant and it's not for me. Hours are too long and it's too stressful. I cook to relax and because I enjoy it...it calms me. When I worked at the restaurant it became a job and a mental drain. So, I'll just stick to cooking for me and my friends. No restaurant dreams for me.

Awww, that sucks Kate! How does your son feel about it? I'm making cookies...sounds like you could use one.

Scallops in hot garlic pepper sauce with linguine. Peas and butter.

Now we're talkin'! One of the greatest movies ever made. Not to sound like a troglodyte, but if you're a guy and haven't seen this movie, you should have your man-card revoked. Was going to see "The Hobbit" tonight, but a hectic day working left me too tired and so I decided to go home and stay in for the night getting presents sorted and wrapped.

Met another member of the Forum last night at the "Celebration Day" screening at the American Cinematheque. This was my third Forum member I've met in person and she was as nice as the other two I've met(Ledzepfvr and Texas Melanie)...sweet as a peach, as they say. It also made me happy that I got to play Secret Santa and give her a little Zeppelin joy for Christmas. I'll leave it to her discretion if she wants to be revealed.

Doesn't look like anyone's posted this magazine cover yet...this is the current issue of Metal Hammer:

Did you finish it in time? You poor child...that's 102° F. In America, mother's give their sick children chicken noodle soup...what do they do in Italy? Minestrone? Hope you get well soon!

^^^ Ahhh, you've entered the Roger Moore era. Nice contrast with "The Woodsman", one of Kevin Bacon's more unheralded and underrated efforts. Back-to-back movie nights for me, as the marquee in the photo attests. Last night it was "Empire of the Sun" starring a very young Christian Bale and John Malkovich being John Malkovich. Tonight it's "Celebration Day"...my 4th time seeing it in the theatres.

Got in three hours of tennis today. Now I'm wrapping presents and writing Christmas cards while watching "Around the Horn" and "PTI" on ESPN. Later tonight I'll be going to see "Empire of the Sun" at the American Cinematheque. Oh...and I should make my NFL picks, too.

Why? Why is it so important what people look like to you? You are always badgering people about posting pictures. Unfortunately there have been some regrettable incidences for some girls here when posting photos, so I completely understand why most are cautious about posting photos or any type of personal info. There are some creeps out there who deserve an ass-kicking.

^^^ Yes, chillumpuffer...but I'm playing tennis later for a couple of hours. That should burn off a few calories.

What have I got? My breakfast of champions: Three eggs scrambled with chorizo, ham, green onions, jalapeno peppers, mushrooms, Monterrey Jack cheese, and Tabasco. A bowl of fruit: cantaloupe, watermelon, berries. Three red velvet pancakes with cream cheese icing. Coffee, orange juice and water.

Baked beans(usually Heinz as seen on the cover of "The Who Sells Out") on toast. It's an English phrase...the English are full of fun terminology for their food.

All right Virginia! It seems like only yesterday that you were sending her off to college...time flew by! Enjoy these few weeks with her!

That was my thinking when I recommended the foil jacket. Plus, less dishes to clean up afterwards. So...how'd it turn out? My turkey enchiladas turned out pretty good. Dipped the corn tortillas in some leftover molé negro sauce I had, then filled them with the leftover turkey and yams from Thanksgiving and rolled them up. A little sprinkling of queso and into the oven they went. Served with a little steamed rice, avocado salad and agua fresca. More molé on the side. Tasty. Tonight it's Chicken Tom Kha soup to ward off the chilly night. Hot green tea with lemon and honey.

^^^ Love it Stormbringer! Looks like you're squeezing every bit of juice from the lemon of life.

Ugh...I've gained 12 pounds since Labor Day, with Christmas and New Year's celebrations ahead. Oy vey!

So poor P is starving while you're munching on his PB & J? Hehe.

How about in a tin-foil jacket? I'm defrosting the last of my turkey leftovers...think I'll make some turkey and yam enchiladas for dinner. Sheldon is right!

Wunderbar mein freund! Are you writing for Samo's album? KLOS? The sun is out and it's warm...warmer than it was last week. And I don't have to work until Saturday. So yeah, I'm happy.

For the game tonight?

Missing my godson's performance at his high school's Christmas Show extravaganza this weekend. I thought I had the weekend off...wrong-o boy-o! Hope his parents videotaped it.

I've said and written it here several times. So have others.

In other words, a jumbled mess. Watching Dallas @ Cincinnati on Fox.