rachel

You could pretend to be either while truly being the other. Cover all bases.

Come up this weekend for the fall colours.. They're starting to happen and this year they are spectacular! I sure could use a dose of northern fall weather. I miss all the fall colors, none of that down here in sweaty-land. So that's a YES!! Free's coming to Chicago!! He just said so!!

Lilly's Bistro I have never been there but several friends have and they love it. Menu changes every week, and they use only seasonal local produce. or you can try Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge. Again, I can't speak from experience but have friends who love it. Or, you can take Chuck's advice and drive a couple hours north for steak and the best shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo's. Hope you enjoy your stay!

True. But...Brackett, Mathis, and Wayne looked good when it counted.

Rachel, I'm trying to guess what profession you might be in... lawyer? Painter? Short order cook? Computer programmer? Opthalmologist? I've worked in Ophthalmology for 20+ years. I currently work at a multispecialty referral/consultation Ophthalmology practice; we do everything from routine eye exams to complicated cataract/corneal procedures, glaucoma, retina, ophthalmic plastic surgery, and clinical research. I would love to try short order cooking sometime, but I'm sure I don't have the aptitude for that (too much going on at once)! I also sucked at waitstaffing. edited for typo

Depending on the type of laser surgery you are having for your retina, you may not be a good candidate for LASIK. I'm assuming you're having laser treatment for lattice degeneration or incipient retinal tear? (I'm assuming this because you are nearsighted which would correlate with lattice or some type of peripheral retinal issue). You most likely would not be a candidate for LASIK if you have lattice but could probably/possibly have PRK. LASIK utilizes a suction ring to prepare the eye for creating the flap which wouldn't be recommended for someone with an already compromised peripheral retina. I would ask your doctor if your retinal situation is a contraindication for having your nearsightedness corrected. Good luck with your retina treatment!

This is a terrific commentary on the ridiculousness of worshipping these stupid statues. There is a scripture that goes something like this: "Eyes they have, but cannot see. Ears they have but cannot hear. Mouths they have but cannot speak." Yet millions bow before things like this and the pink elephant in India. Nah.... I think it's just a funny picture. Buzzkill.

You're welcome Tim! Somehow I missed this post until today; thanks for posting your recipe. I think I will try it with your adjustments. I've made chicken in parchment but have never tried salmon. It sounds wonderful. For everyone, here's the salmon recipe I sent to Tim. It's from "Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger" on TV Food Network. Salmon Florentine 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 teaspoons minced garlic 5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using your hands, squeeze spinach of all excess liquid. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool approximately 10 minutes. Add ricotta and stir to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste. Using your hands, pack approximately 1/2 cup spinach mixture on top of each salmon fillet, forming mixture to the shape of the fillet. Place fillets on a rimmed baking sheet or glass baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.

Wow. I missed this the first time around. Awesome shot.

Yeah, it's a one piece.

No way that's true. Joe knows I would be too clever to claim it was an accident. I would pin it on someone else. Easily.

and quote Steve Allen...

After the bathroom gets cleaned. Shouldn't they be cleaning the bathroom? I was wondering how we were going to get Rachel involved in this thread. See what I miss when my 'internets' is down!!

I'm getting ready to hear the second set of the Deep Blue Organ Trio. Caught the end of the first set--very enthusiastic and responsive audience. Mark S. is here too- always good to see him in the house. I'm not the only one wishing Joe were here-- Bobby Broom was wondering if he was going to be here tonight.

I found this on the web We've lost the Sisters, and I hate to think of Slide in less than perfect health. I know aging is a part of life, but still...

Thanks to Jim, this little ditty will be in my head all day. And that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Has anybody heard from Ghost? We had numerous levees breach in Southern Indiana with major catastrophic flooding causing evacuations, etc. I hope they're ok.