. . . always produces good stuff. Three hours along, slow and easy does it. No need to rush it along.
Month: June 2014
Let there be brisket
I had the idea to smoke a beef brisket this weekend. So I ordered one up from our local meat packer, which buys its fresh meat from sources within a 100 mile radius. Opened the package yesterday and discovered that it will not all fit in the smoker. Here you see 1/2 of it, about five lbs. Rinsed and patted dry, a little salt and pepper sprinkled on it, coming up to room temperature. Now, off to start the smoker.
Achilles
taken and posted with the PlayBook
He is, always has been, easy to have, easy to be around, easy on the eyes and spirit. How blessed we are to have such a treasure in our lives.
Vigilance
taken and posted with the PlayBook
Stella ensures that the White-tailed Rabbit stays away from the vegetable garden. Fifteen minutes after first sighting Roger (or Rosie as the case may be) she is still on watch. Very little slips by Stella unobserved.
Hook ’em Horns
Faye learned about a farm that seemed to have a small herd of Longhorn cattle. A bit of research and driving around confirmed it and led to this photograph of an iconic image of Texas.
May I come in?
taken and posted with the PlayBook
This little sparrow, species unknown, was so interested in gaining a better look at its reflection in the glass door that it perched on the handle. I stood, invisible, only a few inches away, to capture it.
First photo
Taken in April 2005 on Mount Bonnell in Austin with my beloved Labx Moonpie. Faye and I had met only a day or three before yet I was wondering, thinking, that we had a great deal in common beyond a love of and for dogs. It was a happy time, showing my guest my version of Austin. A happy time, the best time for me in several years.
It’s still a happy, good time. I never expected life to lead me to getting married, moving to Canada, becoming Canadian. Regret none if all that’s transpired and would do it all again in a heartbeat. Thank you sweetie.
A pleasant evening
taken and posted with the PlayBook
Seeing and hearing real life in the real world with Stella, Kendal, and Achilles. Making time for these sights and sounds.
How wonderful it is . . .
. . . to do nothing all day long, and after having done so, to rest. Proverb attributed to the Basque
Ah, the life of a dog.
Blessings
I’m very blessed. Three dogs with very different personalities, healthy dogs, Faye my partner companion and friend, snug little home, a lovely backyard. I give thanks.
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