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Yesterday I posted about the Valentine's Day gifts I got from my family. One of the things in that package, and the original intent of the package was the pot to replace our old big pot. Our old pot has been around for several years. It was part my older sister's cookware when she was in college and has been used to make chili and Mac & Cheese at each of our annual camping trips since high school as well.

This pot, however, has come to the end of its life. Recently I made a pot of Mac & Cheese to see what looked like pepper flakes in my food. You and I both know that no one would put pepper on their Kraft Mac & Cheese. Instead, these flakes were flakes of the inside of the pot.

So yesterday the new pot comes and today I put them side by side after thinking the box seemed small. The added benefits of this new pot were that it had a lid (the old pot's lid has gone missing), and that it was even bigger than the last one. This judgment had been based on a misinterpretation of the measurements and the picture shown of it in comparison to other sizes and pictures on the same page. As you can see, the pot on the right is in fact not bigger, or the same size as the old pot. Fortunately we should not need a pot that big, and the smaller size is outweighed by the freeness of the pot as well as the health hazard the old pot has become.

Valentine's Day Presents

So every year my parents get us something for Valentine's day. My package from them came in the mail today. I was expecting a package for a little from them, it being a large pot as the one we have is falling apart. Inside the package was also my Valentine's gift which was a really cool grey cardigan/hoodie.

What I wasn't expecting was a second package, this one from my older sister. In this was some excellent snacks and chocolate as well as a copy of the movie Away We Go on DVD. I don't know if she has seen the movie or new I had wanted to see it, but either way out I was quite happy.

In other news - our neighbors to the north have been throwing garbage out their window today, periodically. Leaving for class this afternoon we found bottles, boxes, a tomato sauce can among other trash. Later a friend of mine who was over called after he left saying there was a smashed stereo on the street as well. The. Worst.

Savor The Sweet

Because it goes too fast.

Now maybe that has deeper meanings and more application than I am thinking of as I type it.

I had the idea to make cookies recently. I know you can buy Chips Ahoy cookies and such but there is nothing quite like a fresh batch of cookies. From being able to make them how you like, to the scent that fills your kitchen, to the freshness that they hold - it's really a great thing. I read a blog in which a little while back the writer posted about how maybe the simple act of making cookies with our families when we were growing up was such a value-filled activity to participate in that it alone contributed to a healthy up-bringing. It is not exact science but I would have to say, at worst, it is not hurting anyone (unless you are terrible at making cookies).

But, I had hoped, when I decided to make the second half of the dough today that my picture of the day would be a delectable plateful of cookies. They would be towering and melting and just looking great. But what I hadn't thought of was how difficult it would be to let them go untouched. As such, my picture is what it is, a sign that quicker than you can put them out, they are gone. Apply that to deeper things if you will. All I know is that I am going to need some more ingredients.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone
Infinite Love

The News

Why do people bother reading it? To stay informed? I read the news today. In 10 minutes not only did I read about an Alabama biology teacher who opened fire during a faculty meeting killing three teachers and injuring others, but that another shooting occured last Friday involving a 14 year old boy, shot in the head, by his classmate. Even though the boy was initially listed in critical condition he later passed away.

Thanks, but no thanks. One person commented on the article and said 'we are better than this.' Sorry to say, but I am not so sure anymore. Coming from a city that averages as many murders as there are days in the year, I don't know what to say or think. It is heart breaking.

I apologize - to everyone: have a happy valentine's day weekend - if you have a significant other then be with them. If you can't be with them then tell them how you feel and what they mean to you by whatever means you have available to you. If you don't have a significant other then spend this weekend surrounded by the people you are closest with, whether that is family or friends. Valentines Day is not just for those individuals who find themselves in a relationship within that 24 hours or 72 hours if you include the entire weekend but for everyone. It is a holiday promoting love - so whether you share or show that love with one special person or several just make sure not to be selfish and keep it all to yourself. At least not for the next few days.