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Because the only thing that beats going crazy is going crazy with somebody else

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Looking Up


Well. Work at my temporary assignment ended a week early; thanks to our floundering economy. I do have an interview in the morning that seems promising. The work is less than glamourous; but I'm determined to do whatever's necessary to stay in this city.

In trying times (like today), I find a good meal goes a long, long way to bolster my reserves-- if not my resources. A few weeks ago I picked up the Balthazar Cookbook; a collection of recipes from one of New York's finest French Bistros. (Do I really need to say French, if the term is Bistro?) The recipe's Maitre' D butter made the meal something extravagant and rich, and absolutely delicious.

The electric grill I picked up was necessary and welcome in the kitchen: I have a number of recipes that call for grilling meat rather than saute' or broiling; so it's a welcome addition to the kitchen.

Dinner was, in a word, superb. I feel good. Tomorrow should be that much easier... I hope.

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Sunday, November 09, 2008

On Firsts


It's been an interesting weekend. Two firsts this weekend; one I hope to repeat soon. Well: To be fair, I'd like to do both again.

Saturday evening, I had my first taste of genuine Chinatown cuisine. The best Chinese food I have ever had. Two years in New York and I'd never been? Ludicrous! Mandarin Court on Mott st. provided sizzling oysters, beef w/ mushrooms and delicious dim sum. Simply fantastic.

As for today, I met a girl for coffee for a first date. It seemed to go fine; but I'm not sure a second date is in the cards. It's up to an ambiguous and not encouraging 'maybe'.

So yeah. There's that.

The search continues for further employment; my current temp job expires in another four weeks. I've been applying for work as a writer &/or editor with no success. Yet.

Drop me a line, folks. More to follow.

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