Oh What A Finish – Christiano Ronaldo

April 12th, 2012

A wet dream of orgasmic proportions. These goals are amazing, the commentary is comment worthy. Ronaldo and Real Madrid vs Athletico Madrid this past week.

It’s got more ups and downs than space mountain.

Oh What A Finish – Raul

April 12th, 2012

Raul, so smooth, so classic. I love the deft deke of the goalkeeper in this game between Raul’s Schalke vs Hannover from this past week.

Oh What A Finish – Dorlan Pabon

April 12th, 2012

A powerful shot from the game between two Colombian teams – Nacional vs Peñarol Copa Libertadores April 10, 2012.

Out To Get You

March 25th, 2012

Insecure, what you gonna do
Feel so small they could step on you
Called you up, answering machine
When the human touch
Is what I need

-James

Out to Get You by James on Grooveshark

Sitting In A Ralphs Parking Lot
Looking For World Peace

March 25th, 2012

I wish there was someone who would understand that they will never understand, and be ok with it. That I’m not someone to be fixed or needs to be.
I am a flower. I’m full of grey petals, or something in-between.
I’d like to make myself forget.
I came here looking for world peace.
I’m not gonna break, but i’m sure I will continue to worry about it. But not the “it” you think.
It’s washing me away. I’m not ready and I don’t understand it all.
The satellites convene in one location. Things like that drive me out of my mind.

{inspired/stolen from: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Satellite of Love, and Anna Begins}

You Hate Me But You Will Respect

January 28th, 2012

I added new songs to my home page under “Songs On Repeat.” I’ve been really digging these songs lately, and continuously hitting back on my ipod or car or itunes (too bad you can’t hit repeat on Pandora). I hope you enjoy them too.

I once again have been dealing with file transfer issues as other countries and websites have been downloading the tracks I have been putting on here. I may have to switch to a soundcloud type solution, but for now, gonna try for one last time, posting on the homepage.

Jill Scott CollaborationsDaydreamin’
Jill Scott Collaborations
Jill Scott & Lupe Fiasco

This song begins with the vinyl like singing from Jill Scott. And then the beat drops. It’s a song that makes me feel like summer time. Its an odd song lyrically, about looking through the eyes of a 40 story tall robot. But I guess when you fall asleep on a beautiful day, and you dream, you dream of big things.

Now there’s hoes selling hoes like right around the toes
And the crackheads beg at about the lower leg
There’s crooked police that’s stationed at the knees
And they do drive-bys like up and down the thighs
And there’s a car chase going on at the waist
Keep a vest on my chest
I’m sitting in my room as I’m looking out the face

Childish Gambino BonfireBonfire
Camp
Childish Gambino

I am on a Gambino kick. I can’t stop listening to him. I recommend the Childish Gambino station on Pandora as well. His recent album Camp, deserves to win any award that might be available. It came out in late November and I think it will be one of the best albums of the year. The track that stands out the most, at least initially, is the song Bonfire.

As a rap/hip-hop song there is language that some may not be comfortable with. Despite this, its difficult to not be impressed with the lyrics that he strings together.

By the way, if you have never heard of Childish Gambino, that is the stage name of actor, comedian, writer, and of course rapper, Donald Glover. He is most well known for his role on the TV show Community as Troy.

Yeah, they say they want the realness, rap about my real life
Told me I should just quit: “first of all, you talk white!
Second off, you talk like you haven’t given up yet”
Rap’s stepfather, yeah, you hate me but you will respect

AHK-toong BAY-biUltra Violet (Light My Way)
AHK-Toong BAY-bi
The Killers (U2 Cover)

If you know me, you know that I am obviously a big U2 fan and have been to many of their shows. One of my favorite albums of theirs, Achtung Baby, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary

As a tribute to the 20 years, an album was put out with all of the songs covered by other artists. One of my other favorite artists, The Killers, performed the song “Ultra Violet.” It is a great mixture of U2 and The Killers.

When I was all messed up
And I had opera in my head
Your love was a light bulb
Hanging over my bed

Spicy Stout Beef Chili

November 1st, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, I attended a cooking class at Great News called, Cooking With Beer. Last night I attempted to make one of the items in my own kitchen. I made some slight adjustments to the recipe noted in parenthesis. The recipe said that it should serve 6. We had four people eating, each had seconds, and there is still 2 tupperwares full of leftovers. {I had some leftovers last night, their reheat value is not high. It was not as good, still edible, but not as good}

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions, peeled and diced small (I couldn’t find yellow onions, so I used brown onions. I had 3 onions and they measured about 2 pounds)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (I wasn’t exactly sure if I had 2 cloves or not. I think I might have had slightly more than 2)
  • 2 red bell peppers, washed, cored, and diced small (I used 3 red bell peppers)
  • 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced, or to taste (I used 3 chilies)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin (I spilled the cumin as I was doing this step, so i think I had a bit more)
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander (I think I had slightly more than this amount)
  • 4 tablespoons chile powder
  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck (I ended up with 2.5 pounds)
  • 2, 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1, 12 ounce bottle stout beer, I recommend Irondale Double Chocolate Stout (I couldn’t find double chocolate stout at the grocery store. I used a 22oz bottle of Rouge Chocolate Stout as well as a 12oz bottle of Samuel Adams Imperial Stout. Needless to say, that was a lot more beer than the recipe called for. I think it made the chili a little too “liquidy.” )
  • 2, 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1. In a large pot over medium high heat, heat the oil and saute the onions, garlic, and peppers until tender; about 5 minutes
    2. Add the cumin, coriander, and chile powder; combine
    3. Add the chipotle peppers
    4. Add the meat and brown, breaking it up as it cooks
    5. Add the tomatoes and beer. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes
    6. Add the black beans; cook for 10 minutes more
    7. Adjust the seasoning
    8. Served garnished with options such as sour cream, green onions, cilantro, cheddar cheese, and lime wedges.

Good Wine

June 16th, 2011

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Everything’s Amazing And Noboby’s Happy

June 13th, 2011

Hands, 90% Of Spanish

June 7th, 2011