Words: 1,232 Music: Raising Sand Last week’s discussion in the comments regarding writers groups reminded me of how, when you go out to play pool with your boyfriend, and it’s your turn and you’re setting up your shot, but your boyfriend is all, “okay, all you gotta do is hit the two into the seven and bank it off the side and it will drop in” but you see like this line that tells you Read more…
Words: 652 Music: Cello. There’s something so rich about the voice of a cello. The son has improved substantially since we started him on lessons and the music is soothing and uplifting at the same time. The salsa didn’t win. It was really good though. We’ll make it again. I spent a lot of time compiling addresses for Penguin to send review copies of Red Gold Bridge. A few reviewers had asked for copies and there were Read more…
Words: 1,075 Music: Blue Monday on KUT Okay the salsa verde may not win on Tuesday, but it rocks nonetheless. We roasted three poblano peppers and one jalapeno, peeled them and diced them (scraped out the seeds and discarded). Chopped up four tomatillos and scant 1/4C onion and a clove of garlic. Pureed in a blender to desired consistency (not too smooth, not too lumpy). Salt and pepper to taste, and a squeeze of lime. Read more…