EVERY MORNING SUNRISE - MARK ALLEN - BLUE RIBBON FOR LILLY & HAM BONE SOUP - CUTTING IN FLOATERS - COLE SLAW - FRIED SALMON

There are a few homes around our neighborhood that face east and are routinely treated to these morning sunrises. We only happen upon these when we have to depart for early morning appointments. This photograph is OK, but cannot capture the grandeur of this sunrise.

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MARK ALLEN Found him Friday morning on The Feral Irishman's blog spot. 

I am a big fan of the guitar, unfettered of clutter.  I sit here with head phones on and his music  playing the background. I do enjoy the purity of being able to climb into a song along with the artist.  Try one of his songs with head phones on. You might enjoy, too. 

Mad World 

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Blue Ribbon for Lilly    (thank-you Fox Hat)

 "Lilly “graduates” (I hope!!) from her obedience class next week. She does OK in most things but still doesn’t like walking on a leash. We are lucky to have her -she is a sweet, sweet dog."

Lilly is a winner in my book. Congratulations, Lilly from a little corner of Texas. You are a good girl!!

"Had a killing frost last night so garden is gonzo. Decided to make ham-bone bean soup for this cold day so we will be having that with fresh cornbread for supper tonight - warms our tummies.
Colors didn’t seem that bright this year and trees look to be gone by around here already." 
 

Foxhat makes killer soups!!

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 MORNING DEER

Viewed from kitchen window while doing dishes. Quite often, members of our deer family "photo bomb" our normal routines.

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ANOTHER MORNING AT THE OFFICE "WORKING HOT"

 

"Cutting in floaters. This method sectionalizes the conductor. One side remains hot, the other side becomes de-energized." Well, of course it does!

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COLESLAW PREP

Cutter with its own bowl minimizes mess and quickens process.

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FRIDAY FISH NIGHT
 

I cross-hatched the fish, light salt and pepper rubbed in. Then, a little olive oil with a sprinkle of Cajun seasoning. Simmered in frying pan with lid on for 10 minutes on low, in butter and olive oil. Toothpicks temporarily held several pads of butter on top.

I cut the fillet lengthwise and made two servings off the skin. Light pink in the middle.  It was very good with more of the seasoning flavors noticeable. 

Will not repeat as the bride says just simmer 10 minutes, slice and serve. She is right. But I do like the photo and to try new ideas.

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JIBBER JABBER

October just about done and talking now of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time flies. Soaking rain this weekend. Ponds low and lands browning from hot days and lack of rain. Changing season is bringing welcome rain. 

No more gardens. Beds coming down soon and the areas turned into lawn. The bride has replaced flowers around the home to be smaller, self sufficient and needing no more than watering. Downsizing and simplifying is in order before our winter sets in.

A pot of homemade soup on the simmer this morning and her loaded Tacos tonight. 

We started binge watching "Landman" on Paramount yesterday and will finish tonight. Season 2 comes out in a few weeks. I think I enjoyed this second watching more than the first.

Thanks for the visit this week.