Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Not My Parent’s Pansit, originally uploaded by queenkv.

My attempt at pansit with ground chicken, carrots, mushrooms, peas and tofu. It needed more bam, so I added lemon-pepper spices.

I woke up with sore, stiff joints this morning. Today, I may use my last day of my weekend to recover from jogging, yoga and skating. The exercises helps me stay sane with my graveyard shift.
It’s been about 7+ years since I tried a double salchow.
Double Salchow from Kris Vera-Phillips on Vimeo.

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My parents are heading up with us to the Heavenly Slopes

I’m listening to my puppy snore in our empty living room. I’m sitting on a camping chair…listening to the hubby and my parents fall asleep in our empty house. This week’s snow storm trapped our movers and all our worldly possessions in Lake Tahoe.
“My skis are in Lake Tahoe without me,” Mark said. “Something’s [...]

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Daisy likes running on Shunga Trail when the leaves change color. That’s when she has more falling leaves to chase on our morning jogs. Daisy’s managed to run about 1.45 miles when we’re together.
Maybe she’ll catch-up to my 2-mile routine in California. Such a healthy puppy!
Autumn is a beautiful season in [...]

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This weekend, the hubby and I whipped up pasta with sausages and chick peas. I was inspired by this Times article. It urged readers to flip the proportions of pasta, sauce and toppings. Then it linked to a pasta recipe with bread crumbs, chorizo and chick peas.

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I found this quiz from Cup of Joe.
He is also a Smart American.

You Are a Smart American

You know a lot about US history, and you’re opinions are probably well informed.
Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be.

Are You a Dumb American?
This morning, I read the May issue of Vogue [...]

15 reasons why Mr. Rogers was, and always will be, the best neighbor, and one of television’s best entertainers, ever.
This article just put a smile on my face. I’m 29-years-old and I’m still amazed by this man.read more | digg story
Now that I’m working in television, the positive, child-friendly programming produced by Mr. Rogers and [...]

I was a little late for mass this morning because my baby needed some cuddling. Daisy’s a needy puppy sometimes. But I’m made it in time for the second reading and the Gospel. This morning, Father’s Tom’s talked about being a Good Shepherd. Then he gave a shout out to male students from Hayden High [...]

OK - I love online lists and games. Mark found one that fits us…sorta: “You may be married to a Filipina if…”. He says I fit about 30% of the things on this list.
And I laughed my butt off at the list below: “You Know You’re Filipino When…”
I matched-up with several items on this list. [...]