Rib-licious

Things quickly got back to normal upon Colby's return to Seattle. He reacquainted himself with the smoker/grill, pork ribs and fellow rib-loving friend, Jack. All is well...

Welcome Home Sucker

Well, I've been home for three days, and already had the catalytic converter stolen off my truck when it was parked at the mall. Thanks Seattle meth freaks, I really needed this with everything else that's going on this fall.

Please stand still, this won't hurt a bit

Friday marked the last day of my fellowship at the Smithsonian Institution's Museum Conservation Institute. I spent the week trying to finish up the analysis of my XRF and LA-ICP-MS data for the obsidian samples that I analyzed this summer. I also worked with Jeff Speakman on a small project at the Sherman Memorial in DC to analyze some of the statues there for the National Park Service. Overall it was a successful summer, and I accomplished more than I could have hoped to during my time at the SI. Now its time to pack it up and head back to Seattle and begin the Fall quarter and teaching, studying, and most importantly, catching up with Mrs. Phillips.

Philly Shmilly

That, my friends, is a cheesesteak sandwich. Food of the Gods. Made and consumed by Me.

Fresh Produce Awaits You

Poor Colby. The bounty from our veggie garden awaits you! As does the jug of metamucil.

A Few More Processed Carbs For You Sir?

This one is on you Safeway. How are Americans supposed to prepare a healthy meal for their hard-working families when you can't keep the shelves stocked with fresh foods? At 7:18pm on a Saturday evening there was no lettuce, no tomatoes, no bell peppers, no milk, and no one manning the deli counter. I could have done better at 7-Eleven and picked up a car air-freshener and pack of Slim-Jims to boot. Isn't this just a form domestic terrorism?

Who has good zucchini recipes?

Here is the latest crop of zucchini from my veggie garden. That's Colby's hiking boot to give you an idea of the size. Oh, and the biggest one weighs in at a whopping 4.6 lbs.