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Brief randomness today.
First, would the person in the apartment building next to my office (a) answer the phone; (b) get an answering machine; or (c) turn the volume of the ringer down. And while they�re at that, could they please tell their friend, colleague or tele-marketer that if they don�t answer the phone after a dozen rings four or five times in a row it means they�re not at home!
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That little rant out of the way, time for a rave. Asparagus. Never liked it as a kid, and therefore never really paid much attention to it as an adult until recently. Of course, it didn�t take me long to figure out why I didn�t like it as a kid. It was not something that was served too often in our household, but when it was served, it came limp and almost colourless out of a can.
No wonder I didn�t like it. Especially as it was also often served as an appetiser rolled in a piece of white bread with the crust cut off. Yum. Not.
But fresh asparagus is fantastic. Lightly steamed, bright and healthy green, thrown in with pasta, or as a side with fish. Or my favourite way, with a tiny drizzle of olive oil and shavings of parmesan cheese.
Definitely one of my new favourite things. Especially as it costs about $1.50 for a large bunch and can be steamed in about five minutes flat.
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Started my Christmas shopping today.
Now, yes, I did start with the easy stuff first. Stocking up on green tea candles and magnolia soaps and the like for the girls in the office and the other token gifts for random family members, etc. But I also picked up Jane�s present, having got her in our newly instituted Kris Kringle between friends. I wasn�t really even looking for hers yet, but came across it. Something that she won�t have, will like and can use, and within the allotted budget. Can�t do better than that.
Of course, now that the easy stuff is done, the harder stuff begins. Particularly Dad, Boofhead and Mary.
Ah well, I can live on the satisfaction of having started the shopping for at least a few days before I actually have to do any more.
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I am having a good hair day. Which is more than balanced out by having a bad sinus day.
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And finally, they�re not at home! Stop calling every 90 fucking seconds!
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time: 1:15 p.m.
06 December 2004
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