tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235711916500489322024-02-20T23:54:09.675-08:00Love the SLO LifeKerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-70113757279498795232012-11-30T12:07:00.000-08:002012-11-30T12:37:22.024-08:00An Ode to Autumn...Autumn is on it's way out. <br />
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And despite the promise of holiday fun, I can't help but feel a little sad about the passing of my favorite season.<br />
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So-- on this last day of November-- a little visual recap of some of my fall fun:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Luke freezing our TAILS off at Cedar Breaks, UT</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lovely Aspen trees near Brianhead, UT</td></tr>
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-34702476220607833072012-05-29T12:49:00.001-07:002012-05-29T12:50:10.366-07:00I've Got the Blues...Not really.<br />
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But Luke and I did hit up the Avila Blues Festival this past Saturday.<br />
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Luke's dad and stepmom, Bryan and Kathy, had bought a table at the festival and generously invited us to go along. We got a special inside-the-fence-tables-only wristband and everything.<br />
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The weather was perfect. We drank beer and margaritas. Ate popsicles. Enjoyed the sun, visiting with Luke's family, and people watching.<br />
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But most of all we enjoyed the MUSIC.<br />
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Everyone who played was just a fantastic musician- I was simply blown away.<br />
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Opening: <b>Taj Mahal.</b> Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O42zwjj-9yI&feature=related" target="_blank">HERE </a>for a clip. Love his gravely voice and mad guitar skills.<br />
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Next: <b>Tower of Power.</b> Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2XENExCUTE" target="_blank">HERE </a>for a clip. This guy's voice is insane. The brass is insane. The band is insane. I thought of my brother, Marcus, the whole time. Definitely my favorite.<br />
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Last: <b>The Doobie Brothers.</b> Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4siz2gDl2o" target="_blank">HERE </a>for a clip. Classic, awesome, and so fun to listen to.<br />
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All in all, a pretty perfect day. Thanks Bryan and Kathy!<br />
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-34565104969700689662012-05-23T15:39:00.000-07:002012-05-23T15:40:18.670-07:00Total Eclipse (of the Heart)!I happened to be home hanging out with my mom the evening of the eclipse, and we had a great time walking up the hill with the neighbor kids to check it out...<br />
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I couldn't get enough of it! We happened to have (thanks to dad!) a great little mirror device so that we could look directly at the sun.<br />
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The light before the eclipse was extraordinary- diffused and dim, as if there was smoke in the air. It definitely created a sense that something was about to happen...<br />
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-34341753395209681412012-05-22T23:15:00.000-07:002012-05-22T23:15:49.517-07:00Haircut!I got a haircut! with bangs! I also began making curtains for Luke's room, but I'll save those pics for another post...<br />
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-8828487368194792812012-05-14T11:25:00.001-07:002012-05-14T11:26:01.035-07:00Beautiful Santa Barbara!This past Saturday, Luke and I took a day trip to Santa Barbara!<br />
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We went down to see our good friend Val's masters thesis project, a play she wrote called <i>Piezoelectric Love: the (Half) Life of Marie Curie. </i>The show, as described in Val's own words:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> "<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Science. Clowns. Live music. Sex. Beckett-esque dreamscapes. Masks. Glow in the dark paint. Squeaky bicycles. Everything you could ever want in a show." Loved the whole thing, especially Val's beautiful, poetic telling of a love story between Marie and her husband, Pierre.</span></span><br />
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I also purchased a great cotton Indian tapestry, which I'm going to make into a duvet cover. I won't show a picture of it yet, because I want it to be a surprise. But I will say that it has camels and elephants on it. That's right, camels and elephants.</div>
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We also ate at a great Creole-ish restaurant/grill called The Palace. </div>
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Highlight of the meal was bread pudding souffle with a whiskey cream sauce. So. Freaking. Good. They also had live music outside for our (rather long) wait out front. The band was called the Stiff Pickle. Love it.</div>
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And let's not forget this AWESOME mural painted on the wall inside:<br />
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Such a wonderful time; good food, friends, weather, and a lovely town. It was great to get out of town for a bit!</div>
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I wanted to share some photos of a really lovely backyard picnic (under the grape arbor!) shared by me, Luke, Marcus, and Yvonne. <br />
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7 kinds of cheese, wine, pasta salad, olives, figs, honey, jam, crostini, crackers, apple pie, port, and chocolate. <br />
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-29413752351467435282012-05-07T12:11:00.000-07:002012-05-07T12:11:50.764-07:00Gifts from a StudentWho has two thumbs and loves getting presents? This girl.<br />
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Especially when the gift is something like this:<br />
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One of my students (and his family) live outside of town and have a smallish family farm. Today they left me these lovely organic veggies and these gorgeous aloe flowers. So sweet.</div>
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Now how to cook these??KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-82521183638618678932012-04-22T22:48:00.000-07:002012-04-22T22:48:35.256-07:00My FridayA few photos of how I spent my Friday...<br />
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<br />KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-53751569063789141982012-04-20T17:09:00.000-07:002012-04-20T17:10:19.972-07:00Workin' at the TheatreI got a new workstation at the theatre!<br />
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Well, I switched desks with my coworker, Jessi. I love it because it's right by the window, so there's lots of light and air.</div>
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I've done the best I can to make it homey, inviting, and like a theatre office. I think it's turned out very "me." I've angled my computer at the 90 degree angle of my desk in an effort to give my arms proper support while I work, and so that I don't have to directly face the wall.</div>
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My collection of posters from shows I've done (I almost have a grid!):</div>
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My bulletin board with drawings that I've done, as well as some of my favorite cards:</div>
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And my collection of depression-era national parks postcards (I've been to 16 out of 24 of these parks; thanks mom and dad!):</div>
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And (in case I didn't have enough already) some more color...</div>
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I started out with this print, which I fell in love with and purchased about a year ago. It's from <a href="http://supermarkethq.com/browse/everything" target="_blank">SUPERMARKET</a> (a great store that sells accessories, prints, home decor, etc. direct from the designers- kinda like Etsy).<br />
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Just recently I found (and received in the mail today) this print from <a href="http://society6.com/" target="_blank">SOCIETY 6</a> (also a terrific store).</div>
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T-Rex: Oh great. Who invited the herbivore?</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Above my bed are two of my favorite pieces of art. The tree is a collage made by my sister, Xue, and the orange-framed one is the cover of a children's book called "If" by Sarah Perry. The book is made up of beautiful watercolors of scenes that could only exist in the imagination of a child (or in the imagination of an artist; the two are, I believe, very similar). You can check out more about the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/If-Getty-Trust-Publications-Museum/dp/0892363215/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334029365&sr=8-1" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The cover image shows green fish growing on a tree where the leaves should be. My mom gave me the framed picture this past Christmas. She knows me well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The brown owl is one I purchased at a thrift/curio store in downtown SLO. The 'Olive You' painting I bought at a sale in Cambria (my hometown) during a day trip with Luke. It was the only thing of the artist's that I liked, and at the time (I was completely broke) $18 was a lot to spend on something frivolous like art. Looking back, I'm so glad I bought it. I love the colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next is a piece painted using a stencil- designed, created, and given to me by a friend. I've always loved it. The mask is one that I bought in Venice. The K is one that I DIY'd.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Avila postcard is vintage and is one of several that I bought for a friend and then had to go back and buy some for me! The framed painting next to it is the beginning of my nickname, Kee, made by a street vendor is San Francisco- I've had it since junior high.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly is the sweet little turquoise-colored ceramic elephant (my favorite animal), which Luke bought me at an antique store on our vacation to Cedar City, Utah. It's actually hollow and is a planter, but I prefer to keep it empty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until I started writing this post, I hadn't realized how many special pieces and items I've collected. But that's always the way I've viewed art collecting; it should mean something. None of this "I kinda like it and it's something to put on the walls" stuff for me- if it's gonna take up space in my house, then it better have a memory attached to it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-61840102754013270842012-04-03T09:59:00.010-07:002012-04-03T12:05:55.128-07:00My Monday MakeoverI follow quite a few DIY/home/decorating blogs, and am constantly reading lines like "give fresh life with a coat of paint" or "transform your thrift store find with paint."<br />
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Well, turns out it's true.<br />
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I've had this stool (found in the neighbor's trash pile; hence the strange holes on the seat) for quite some time. It's always been white. I thought I liked it white.<br />
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But then I had this crazy idea that I wanted to paint it red. Like bright, obnoxious, fire engine red. So I set off for Home Depot, where I came back with this paint for around $3<br />
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And this paint/primer in one for about $7. I chose the paint/primer in white because I have a couple other projects I will use it on...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Following the instructions in <a href="http://www.diylife.com/2010/06/04/how-to-spray-paint-glass-metal-and-more/" target="_blank">this article</a>, I wiped down the surface of my stool. I opted not to sand it, since I would be using the primer spray. I did two coats of primer, and several coats of red (several thin, even coats are better than one thick, drippy one). I also allowed plenty of drying time between coats and before bringing it back inside (which, impatient personality that I am, was not easy).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And I ended up with this beauty:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I couldn't be happier with it. It adds a terrific pop of color to my room. I would say a much-needed pop of color, but my house already has so much color that I'm not sure that's true...what can I say? I'm a color addict! At any rate, it definitely brightens the place up! <br />
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</div><div>The stool is also really functional: it provides an extra sitting spot when I have people over, I use it as a stepladder, and also as a little computer table while sitting at my couch...</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Coincidentally, here's what that corner of the room looked like before I took that last picture:</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Anyway, I am a paint-can-be-transforming believer now. And now I have the urge to spray anything I can get my hands on... watch out world!<br />
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</div>KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-44055940312297432552012-03-30T16:05:00.001-07:002012-04-03T10:03:57.547-07:00Risotto!Luke and I made risotto! And it was really, REALLY good. Like take-the-first-bite-and-roll-your-eyes good.<br />
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We opted for asparagus risotto, since Luke doesn't like mushrooms, but really you can put whatever you'd like in it. I'm thinking of experimenting a bit next time...<br />
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But back to the asparagus: After a little digging on the internet, I found <a href="http://www.flourishingfoodie.com/2011/01/asparagus-risotto.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> from <a href="http://www.flourishingfoodie.com/p/favorite-blogs.html" target="_blank">The Flourishing Foodie</a> (a blog I really love), which I'll now reproduce for you here:<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10 - 12 asparagus spears<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">dash salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6 tbsp butter<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 shallots, diced<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup dry Arborio rice (don’t pre-wash it- the starch is what gives risotto it’s awesome creamy texture)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 cups vegetable stock, warm<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: 17.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(note: prep all ingredients first. Once started, risotto waits for no man!)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt; line-height: 24pt;">Directions:</span></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Prep the asparagus (wash, snap off the ends). Boil/steam for 5 minutes with 1 cup of water until just tender. Don’t overcook the asparagus; it’ll get plenty of cooking when you add it to the rice later on. Set to the side and save the cooking liquid. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. In a large pot or wok, on low heat, saute the diced shallots with 3 tbsp butter until soft and translucent. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Add the arborio rice and stir. Toast the rice with the butter and shallots for 5 minutes, stirring to make sure it does not burn.<br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Add the leftover asparagus water, a quarter cup at a time. Cook until the water has been absorbed, and then add the next quarter cup, making sure to stir every minute or so. Turn the heat to medium and add the chopped asparagus.<br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">5. Once you have used all the asparagus water, continue the same process with the vegetable stock until it is all used up. It should take roughly 20 minutes. Remember to continue stirring. Somewhere in here I seasoned with salt and pepper.<br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.4pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Once the rice has cooked, take it off the heat. Add the butter and the cheese, and stir until creamy. Garnish with a little extra cheese. Serve immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(Note: I've since tried this recipe again and used onions instead of shallots, since that's all I had on hand. Not as good.)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"> I highly recommend you try this recipe- you won't be disappointed! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mess, mess, messy mess</td></tr>
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</o:p></div>KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-81267202352366389212012-03-28T17:41:00.001-07:002012-03-28T17:49:12.244-07:00Talkin' (literally) 'Bout My GenerationThose of you who know me know that I do theatre.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me, Red, and Marcus. Photo by Wade Tillotson.</td></tr>
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Those of you who know me well know that I just closed a show, <i>My Generation</i>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suzy and the mourners. Photo by Wade Tillotson.</td></tr>
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I was lucky enough to be a part of this original musical formed around the music of the '60s.<br />
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Reasons why this show was a blast:<br />
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1. The people. The cast and crew were made up entirely of awesome people. Fun people, smart people, dedicated people, talented people, funny people.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cast of My Generation. Photo by Kevin Harris.</td></tr>
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2. I got to perform with my brother (who, incidentally is fun, smart, dedicated, talented, and funny). It is one thing to spend time with one's sibling, but to share the stage and work closely on an art form that we're both passionate about is very special.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brother, Marcus. He's super talented. Photo by Wade Tillotson</td></tr>
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3. The music. Simply put: it's good stuff. I got to sing "It Ain't Me, Babe," "Feelin' Good," "Respect," and the show also included songs by Simon and Garfunkel, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Louis Armstrong...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me about to sing "Respect." How fierce are my backup girls? Photo by Wade Tillotson.</td></tr>
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4. The band. It's not that often that I get to sing with a live band, and it is so <i>fun</i>.<br />
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5. My character. While not the strongest show I've ever worked on, script-wise and story-wise, I really enjoyed digging into a character with such an arc. Amy begins as a pregnant 20-something rushed into a marriage and ends as an independent, confident reporter for Rolling Stone.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Giving Travis a well-deserved slap in the face. Photo by Josh Cohen.</td></tr>
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6. The production team. The whole team was great, and it was a particular pleasure working with the director on this show. Not only is he all the qualities I listed above, but he really <i>knows what he's doing</i>. He knows what he wants to see happen onstage and knows how to communicate that to the actors. It's as simple as that, and it makes all the difference.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bob, Suzy, Marcus, Red, and Me. Being silly. Photo by Wade Tillotson.</td></tr>
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Now that the show is closed and I've had time to reflect, part of me misses it and my theatre peeps and the other part is so relieved to have my life back. But that's how the theatre world goes: it's cyclical. There will be a next show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cast performing "Sound of Silence." Photo by Wade Tillotson.</td></tr>
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In the meantime, I'm going to clean my house, cook more, sleep more, work more, play more, and catch up on some reading. And paint Luke's house.KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-56793498355627029512012-03-26T10:32:00.000-07:002012-03-26T10:32:39.009-07:00Kitchen VignettesIn keeping with the idea of documenting my home, here's a peek into my kitchen.<br />
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Let me just say this: my kitchen, while not a crazy-tiny room, sucks when it comes to storage. There are two drawers. Two cupboards. Two sets of open shelving, and one small area of usable counter space. No pantry, no place to store food, and very little space to store the various kitchen equipment that someone who loves to cook (me!) is bound to acquire. <br />
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So what have I done? <br />
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Created storage, naturally! The challenge, of course, is to create storage space in a way that is both functional and attractive. Here's what I've come up with:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This shelving set sits right in between my kitchen table and my back door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Top shelf:</u> cookbooks (most of which were are a second-hand gift from my dear friend/cooking buddy, Alex), lamp-that-I've-had-forever, mixing bowls, and 'love art' (a DIY of mine). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br />
</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Middle Shelf:</u> more cookbooks, Junior Mints lunch box (a gift from my mom and sister), gorgeous bamboo salad bowls (Xmas gift from mom and dad).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br />
</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Bottom shelf:</u> basket of foil, plastic baggies, garbage bags, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Middle Shelf:</u> Tea and vitamins (including vitamin D, because apparently my levels are crazy-low. What?! I work in an office!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My kitchen stays happy as long as I stay organized!</div>KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-72018890813518731662012-03-24T11:37:00.000-07:002012-03-24T11:37:33.989-07:00Home: My Favorite PlaceI've recently come to realize that I may not live in my studio apartment forever.<br />
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Which really (like, really really) bums me out. <br />
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Let me back up and paint you a picture...<br />
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My studio is one of 3 units attached to a 100-year old craftsman-style home in the heart of San Luis Obispo. The house itself is on a street that is equal parts residential and office buildings. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My landlord's house (mine is in back)</td></tr>
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There are trees, driveway parking, a lovely sunny backyard with garden beds, fruit trees, birds, and not-one-but-TWO porch/patios (complete with grape arbor!).<br />
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My studio (really a studio +; the kitchen is a separate room) has wood floors, old wavy glass windows, lots of light, a old-fashioned stove, and a built-in sort of nook for my bed.<br />
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I'm 2 blocks from downtown SLO, 3 blocks from my favorite Thai restaurant, 4 blocks from the library, and 5 blocks from work (the theatre).<br />
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And those are just the physical amenities, which don't even begin to describe how the place feels! It's sweet, and quiet, and cozy, and airy. It's inviting, old-but-not-crumbling, warm, private, lived-in, and so comfortable.<br />
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Of course there are a few things that I don't entirely love: the occasional ant infestation, the way the house will retain cold and heat, the claustrophobic shower, and very minimal storage space.<br />
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But it's impossible to get hung up on those things when the place is so thoroughly <i>charming</i>. <br />
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PLUS it's the first place I've lived on my own, and the first place I've lived where I'm truly comfortable in my own skin and where I am in my life (which are, I think, states one needs to reach in order to live alone- but that's a post for another time). I'm so very comfortable here and this space is so completely <i>mine</i>. I don't know if I can imagine anything better.<br />
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So you see why contemplating even the <i>possibility </i>of someday moving makes me blue.<br />
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So what will I do? Enjoy it! Take pictures! Write about it! Love my house in words and pictures! I've decided to use this blog (in part) as a way to document my time here and my living and surrounding space- so expect to see house-related posts in the future!KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-69147118529313135072012-03-23T09:36:00.001-07:002012-03-23T13:24:37.919-07:00Dexter the Serial CuddlerI woke up this morning to my cat, Dexter (named after the famous TV serial killer), cuddling with me. Like a person.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He seems to want to get as close to my face as possible. I swear, if I let him he'd sleep ON my head.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or sometimes he'll sleep under the covers holding on to me...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Yes, I know posting about my cat might seem a little crazy...but he is just so stinkin' cute, and has such a distinct personality that I had to share a couple photos.<br />
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Don't worry, I love him within the bounds of normalcy. Just barely.<br />
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At least I'm not as crazy as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc" target="_blank">this lady</a>.<br />
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I'll leave you with this gem:<br />
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You know that feeling when you're sick and nothing sounds good? Well I had that feeling to the max tonight, and finally (after much putting-off of dinner-time decision-making) settled on a salad.<br />
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And boy am I glad I did.<br />
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Basically a Salad Nicoise, but without the meat/seafood (because you all know I'm vegetarian), with homemade creamy balsamic vinaigrette and some toast on the side.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Alas, I was so <i>excited </i>to eat the dang thing, I forgot to take a picture! Suffice to say it was beautiful. And even more beautiful in my belly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 cloves of garlic, minced</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4 tbs. nonfat Greek yogurt, plain</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 tbs. lemon juice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tbs. sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tsp. seasoning (I used Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tsp. salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">freshly ground pepper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/3 cup balsamic vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3/4 cup olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whisk dry ingredients with the yogurt until well mixed. Whisk in the balsamic vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil. Feel free to play with ingredients and ingredient amounts- next time I'll probably add slightly less vinegar (or a different type of vinegar!) I know my photo shows mustard, but I ended up not using it since the dressing was already tangy without it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>Salad:</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Butter lettuce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Artichoke hearts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Roasted peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Roasted asparagus</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Roasted potatoes (tossed in a little salt and pepper)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Olives (I like the TJ's olive medley)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hard boiled egg (my favorite method to hard boil eggs is <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_make_perfect_hard_boiled_eggs/" target="_blank">here</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Feta Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tomatoes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Avocado</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whatever else you want!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Enjoy! I know I did...and next time I'll remember to take a picture!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>KerryMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02636291666614171134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623571191650048932.post-83505582631450123852012-03-22T21:06:00.001-07:002012-03-23T13:24:37.922-07:00Picnicking at Perfumo!One of Luke and my favorite things to do is picnic, which isn't surprising considering we love food and love being outdoors. One of our favorite spots is high up at the top of Perfumo Canyon Road; the view is AMAZING (the header on the blog is a photo Luke took on one of our excursions).<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This photo was taken around February of 2011, soon after we started dating. Happy, happy picnickers!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here we are again in November of 2012. Can you believe it- picnicking in November!?</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I just don't think it gets much better...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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