The birds most likely to capture our attention with their songs during early spring in the Pacific Northwest are not migratory visitors, nor exotic strangers, but good old perennial neighbors. – Seattle Times On that theme, from our backyard to the parks, to the outskirts of our immediate cities, most of these birds are very […]
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My entertainment system setup
I’d set it up like this for a decade but recently after replacing my age-old a/v receiver, I had another look into the hookups and scrubbed it a bit more…made it cleaner and better (audio, video) connections. I also decided to document the wiring this time, so next time (could be years from now, I […]
Different approach to NYE in Seattle
…in 25 years! So we were told. The lighting will be different, the Space Needle will appear to be “dancing” with the lights. Naturally, being in Seattle for over 2 decades, and having seen all the contraptions of the past, I was curious to check it out. Weather was perfect, 35 F, no rain, no […]
The Curious Cumin
Cumin is presently grown in many countries including but not limited to India, Sicily, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and China. Not only due to its usage in dishes as spice, but perhaps even due its newly re-discovered health benefits. Benefits of Cumin seeds: 1. Beneficial for digestion 2. Lowers cholesterol 3. Effective for diabetes 4. […]
The Remarkable Tamarind
Hi again, today I want to touch upon one of the most remarkable, amazing fruits on Earth. It grows on a tree, and produces fruits that come naturally in pods. Although originally grown and consumed only in Asia and some parts of Africa, now it’s being grown in many countries around the world…it is Tamarind. […]