tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21158003858936233042024-03-13T06:40:42.137-06:00Me spaceJames Mathatashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321899307795784735noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115800385893623304.post-84092117991945013062011-11-07T22:15:00.000-07:002011-11-07T22:15:29.573-07:00That dog don't hunt, thankfully.My little dog Cooper is a Miniature Daschund. According to popular belief this means Badger Hound in German. While I can not speak to the authenticity of this assertion I can safely say, that dog don't hunt. Cooper is incapable of any predatory instinct. I believe he chases rabbits because he wants to be friends.<br />
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The point of all this has nothing to do with dogs however and this post is instead about Garbage Disposals, leaky flywheel seals and new installation to be exact.<br />
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So a few weeks ago the Kitchen Aid that was installed beneath our sink met an untimely end at the hand of some potato skins. <br />
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Not the tasty treat, the horrible real thing.<br />
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So the old one had to go.<br />
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The new model I installed is called the Badger 5. ($108 after tax at Home Depot)<br />
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Installation was completed in under 30 min with minimal effort or tools required. (Bummer)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm just glad there is no chance Cooper is going to hunt my new disposal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The soundtrack to this project was provided by Thrice & Sublime w/ Rome.</div>James Mathatashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321899307795784735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115800385893623304.post-63457414358839921752011-10-30T00:29:00.001-06:002011-10-31T09:06:16.485-06:00Me Space. Literally.After a few months of hormone therapy and the new abundance of Testosterone, I sensed that something was missing in my life. So I went to gun shows, Home Depot, developed an attitude problem, and after much pondering I realized what it was. I needed my own space, and not just any space would do. I needed a manly space devoid of anything but pure awesomeness. I had a plan, time, and freedom so I did one of the best things a man can do, I built. So despite a slow recovery from acute bronchitis I set out for Home Depot around 11 today. By 7 the chaos of my Sun Porch had been transformed into a bastion of organisation and function.<br />
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</div>James Mathatashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321899307795784735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115800385893623304.post-70226654779039219532010-11-16T21:08:00.000-07:002010-11-16T21:08:00.020-07:00The Incredible Chili Soup<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">Ingredients</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1/2 Tsp – Cayenne Pepper</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 lb – Raw Chicken Breast</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 – Serrano Pepper</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 – Can Salsa Verde</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 – Onion (Medium)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 Tsp – Chili Powder</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 1/2 Tsp – Oregano</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">1 1/2 Tsp – Cumin</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2 – Jalapeño Peppers</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2 – Cans Diced Green Chilies</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2 – Limes</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2 – Cans Chicken Stock</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">2 – Cans Cannellini (White Kidney Beans)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">3 – Potatoes (Medium)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">4 – Large Garlic Cloves or Garlic Powder to Taste</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Salt & Pepper to taste</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Directions</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Start by roasting the Jalapeno peppers in the oven at 350 for 15 min.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remove the seeds and ribs from the Roasted Jalapenos and the Serrano and then fine dice them, set them aside in a prep bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut the raw Chicken Breast into 1 in. chunks (these will cook down).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chop the onion and potatoes; the potato chunks should be no bigger than ¾ of an inch or they will take a long time to cook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In an 8 qrt. pot heat 2 tbl. spoons Olive Oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the onion and sauté it until it begin to turn translucent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then add the Chicken, Peppers (Jalapeno’s and the Serrano), and spices (Oregano, Cumin, Chili Powder, Cayenne, and Pressed Garlic) to the pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will sauté these ingredients until the chicken in cooked through (if the chicken does not give off enough liquid to prevent burning you can add some Stock).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With the Chicken cooked through, we can now add both cans of Chicken Stock, Green Chilies, Salsa Verde, Lime Zest and Juice and the potatoes and bring the pot to a medium boil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the potatoes have started to break down add both cans of Cannellini (Drained) and heat through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sample the broth then add salt and pepper to taste.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">Serve with fresh chopped Cilantro.</div>James Mathatashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321899307795784735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115800385893623304.post-55359623744807645462010-08-13T23:13:00.001-06:002010-08-14T07:14:56.772-06:00Do BetterI keep feeling like I'm destined for so much more than I have done thus far in my life. I'm not sure where this feeling comes from but I perpetually feel like I should be better or stronger than I am. The funny thing is that in the past this feeling would have dragged me down to depression but now I feel fine, apathetic but fine.<br />
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I'm worried I'm slowly selling out on dreams or making concessions to traits that don't really fit me. That and at times I feel as though I was once a better husband than I am now, I feel like I'm missing the little details.<br />
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I trust that as I try to do the things that Heavenly Father requires that I will become what he wants me to be. My struggle is to battle my sense of apathy and instead have more hope and faith.<br />
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I think part of this has to do with my lack of ability to see the path ahead of me. I know that for me to support the family that Christy and I want I will need to complete a degree and this means school full-time and probably less income while that happens. The question in my mind is not only what major but what college? Do I finish at Metro? Do I apply to BYU? Do I just keep working and trust that my income for the next 4 years will not change in a negative way?<br />
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I wish that I could cure myself of this doubt and fixation on my future.<br />
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To quote the band Say Anything<br />
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"You'd burn so brightly<br />
You'd burn so brightly in the dark<br />
You'd burn so brightly<br />
You'd burn so<br />
You'd burn so<br />
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You could do better<br />
You could do better<br />
You could be the greatest man in the world"James Mathatashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12321899307795784735noreply@blogger.com1