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Queer Past/Queer Future: In Conversation

by admin on January 30, 2012 · 0 Comments · in Personal

I’m not sure how closely any specific thing in my life is directly part of any queer revolution. While living in SF I was seeing a guy who was very much part of it. He got on my case for not also being part of it. I told him being African American was a battle [...]

Scones

by admin on January 12, 2012 · 1 Comments · in Personal

Instead of spending money at Starbucks, I should be making my own… if only I had a kitchen at the moment! Scones: “MAKES 16 INGREDIENTS5 cups flour1/2 cup sugar5 tsp. baking powder21/2 tsp. kosher salt14 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed and chilled2 cups milkSalted butter, jam, and clotted cream, for serving INSTRUCTIONSHeat oven to 450°. Whisk [...]

How Exercise Benefits the Brain

by admin on December 2, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Personal

How Exercise Benefits the Brain: “New research suggests that surges in a brain protein after exercise may play a particular role in improving memory and recall.” (Via Well.)

What’s in a Name? Ask Google

by admin on November 28, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Personal

What’s in a Name? Ask Google: “Web searches can help parents ensure that their child is not saddled with a negatively connoted name, but a unique, or uncommon one.” (Via Bits.)

No Regular Internet

by admin on September 11, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Current Affairs, Personal

One of the things that happened when I moved into a warehouse studio space a few weeks ago was losing internet access. There are no phone lines connected to the building, so that restricts my internet access to places like Kinko’s. That also means I’m mostly concerned with the important stuff and LJ is slipping [...]

The Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream in the World

by admin on September 9, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Personal

The Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream in the World: “MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART INGREDIENTS FOR THE ICE CREAM BASE: 2 cups milk4 tsp. cornstarch1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup sugar2 tbsp. light corn syrup1/4 tsp. kosher salt3 tbsp. cream cheese, softened FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE: 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa1/2 cup brewed coffee 1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 oz. [...]

Cincinnati

by admin on September 9, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Personal

Cincinnati, Ohio has always held sway over my imagination. I was born there. I have relatives there still. I know for a fact more of my remembered dreams are about there. Even today my mind conjures up images of my childhood in Ohio. Cincinnati: by James Pogue Image: Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati. From urbanohio.com. “This piece [...]

Ambitious Plans

by admin on August 1, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Architecture, Personal

One grant up for review this week. Another grant to apply for this week… well, to begin the application process at least. Applications that require well thought out ideas and budgets take time to prepare. I’ve had success in the past, but that’s no guarantee for the future. The only thing I can say is [...]

Lemon Curd-Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream with Coconut Meringue

by admin on July 22, 2011 · 1 Comments · in Personal

This is something I could use today. Refreshing, chilled, fruity, and sweet. Lemon Curd-Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream with Coconut Meringue: “MAKES ABOUT 3 QUARTS ICE CREAM INGREDIENTSFOR THE MERINGUE:2 tbsp. cornstarch2 tsp. distilled white vinegar2 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/4 cups sugar4 egg whites1 cups dried unsweetened shredded coconut FOR THE LEMON CURD:3/4 cup sugar8 egg [...]

More Additions to my Resume

by admin on June 28, 2011 · 0 Comments · in Personal, Visual Art

Why is it I didn’t add any of the “walking / hiking / canoeing” activities to my resume when I continuously said the activity was part of my art practice? Well, I have to add walks from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, all from Minnesota. There were also a few different walks there per [...]