Monday Meanderings - 12.7.2015

This week I have received several emails about a high school classmate that has some serious health issues. Various ones have voiced their concern and support for him and commented about how many of our class are undergoing hard times.

One classmate posted the following: "I firmly believe that we were not drinking good enough whiskey or beer when we were in high school; and this failure has led to all of the health issues we all have had.  I had hoped that drinking fine wine would set off these health issues.  Too soon to know if it is working; but I am going to give it a lot of time to find out."

We have all received emails from vendors asking us to review recently purchased products. You know, you buy a gizmo from Amazon and in a few days you are asked how that is working out for you. I do think Walmart may have carried it a little too far with this post, however.

Well, I would say "moderate pale green hue in the bag with brilliant touches of color. Lovely scent of cabbages and carrot. Bright and lush flavors with a welcome cut of acidity adding vibrancy and producing a palate cleansing, vegetable fueled finish. Similar to the 2012 vintage, but with a slightly better marriage of cabbages, and more riveting carrot flavor."

Most Chuy's restaurants have a slogan on their front door that says, "If you have seen one Chuy's...you've seen one Chuy's," signifying that they all are decorated differently. Iconically, to be sure, but different. For example the North Lamar location here in Austin has the river of colorful carved wooden fish hanging from the ceiling, swirling around the sculptured metal palm trees, and about a hundred primitive paintings of life in Mexico on the walls of the main dining area. In all the years I have eaten at thus location, however, I only recently noticed the wall of dog pictures, supplied by local patrons.

So much for "Alert to the environment."

And lastly, a friend tagged me on Facebook with this picture, daring me to try this look.
What do you think? Should I go for it? Maybe along with the Santa hat?