the Unexpressed Advantage

Happy 3^rd Anniversary Jane and Dane!!

About 11 years ago I started working for a decent-sized California summer ministry called Sonshine. While I was there I met a girl named Jane who had carrot-colored hair and was into things like social justice, recycling, swimming and running. We became instant friends (even though I wasn't into ANY of those things, but her name was Jane and there was a Dave Matthew's Band song called, "the song that Jane likes". So that pretty much guaranteed that we'd get along). We stayed friends, and eventually Jane moved to Vancouver to go to Regent College. Then eventually I moved to Vancouver to go to Regent College. When I got there Jane was all excited to have me meet this boy named Dane who she was dating. She was really excited about him, and he was really excited about, well, ninja turtles. Seriously, he even had tattoos of ninja turtles. He also liked Rocky a little bit.

I thought this article raised some pertinent issues

Racism is the only reason Obama might lose. – By Jacob Weisberg – Slate Magazine

It's been a long time, but with the school season starting around the corner, I thought I'd throw one of these out there. Last week, I'm pretty sure I can say, was easily the worst week of the year. I'm not even 100% sure why, but at the very least, and most obvious.

I hope this isn't too negative for you. It's therapeutic for me. If you don't like rundowns of crappy weeks, I suggest you skip this post.

• I got in a near-fight with a friend about something stupid.
  
• I had "relational" issues with someone else.
  

Last night I made a dinner for a support raising thing for my friend Wendy. I wanted to push the envelope a little bit so I tried some new things. Result

Summer Avocado and Shrimp Salad

White Chicken Parmesan Lasagna

Served with toasted garlic bread

Apart from the parsley, I couldn't quite figure out how to garnish the lasagna. But it looks pretty nice on a small plate. Thinking maybe a couple of pieces of steamed broccoli. A nice and hearty meal, not so good on the heart valves though.

But apologies for the lack of Blogs this week. It's one of those weeks

• cheers