Friend...um, Saturday?

O, O, o-O-OH. O, O, o-Oh.

O, O, o-O-OH.

The Right Stuff!

Oliver's got it, for sure....The right stuff, that is. He's one cool dude. 

Now, as you glance at Oliver's (Oli, for short) FB profile, you might be thinking, "...Um, BG, this person lives in Germany, and you live in, uhhhhhh, Illinois. How is this a friendship?" How is this a friendship, you ask? Well, I'll tell ya. To be honest, I've never Met Oli. Dr.Blueberry spent a few months in Germany in the Fall of 2009, and while he was there, he met Oli. In fact, he lived with Oli for a few days while Dr.B was waiting for the apartment he rented to be ready. Admittedly, I was a bit bothered by this prospect: staying with someone he didn't know, but Dr.B got soooooo lucky with Oli! He's a super-swell dude! 

And, well, since I don't have any experience-in-my-body memories necessarily to share with you, I'll simply share my FB memories... Oli and I met via Dr.Blueberry on FB. I don't speak any German, Oli speaks some English (yay!!!). Together, we're quite the pair. When he updates his FB status, I got NO IDEA what he's saying. He taught me on FB to say "Guten Morgen!" one day--this made me happy, happy. His statuses usually involve some smart web link or a fresh and happy "guten morgen" to his readers, and on occasion he mentions upcoming plans, such as grilling out, a memory that I believe Dr.B was able to experience with Oli!

And, while these little moments are the things that connect us currently, I am absolutely certain that we will have the chance to meet within the next few years, as Dr.B and I are hopeful to visit Berlin again someday.

It's my great pleasure to introduce you to my friend, Oli-the-Berliner!

:)

Recipe Thursday: Simplicity

There's just something about a delicious and simple BLT sandwich... Seriously, when the tomatoes are perfectly ripe, these little gems can really top off a day, and for some odd reason, I've been really wanting one lately. I ate at the Spiral Diner in Fort Worth last week with my brother and sister-n-law (and nephews), and they had a VLT on the menu--I'm assuming VeggieBac'n-Lettuce-Tomato--but I didn't have it (there were far too many delicious vegan menu items to choose from!)....I'm regretting this decision.

Today, I am going to the store--I haven't been since I got back into town--to buy veggies and such, and I'll also buy the "fixins" for a BLT vegan style: bread, veggiebac'n, lettuce, tomato, and some vegannaise... Now, admittedly, I've never been a huge fan of the vegannaise, but I'm thinking it's time to get over it.

So, BLT! It's what's for dinner (tonight!)!

This (and last) week in Pictures

I've been traveling since Wednesday morning, and have had limited internet access....bear with me as I try to catch up.

I had a meeting in Anthony Hall last week...this was the "waiting area" picture.

Thanks for some pro-choice supporters at escorting last weekend!

My friend Sabrina gave me this, and I love it...it's made of that really mushy gooey material that is gross, lol!

Getting my nails done, shellac style!

the storm is'a coming to Carbondale!

Springtime makes me so happy!

Look at that life!

One of my classmates and her wild hair--love this gal! She's adorable!

Driving across East Texas to get to the DFW area.

And, the Texas flag flies high!

My brother and sister-in-laws cat, Jack! He's such a lover!

Indian food in Denton

A close-up!

On the Border, woot!

Veggie fajitas (cooked without the butter)!

University of North Texas, the backside of the General Academic Building

When I was a grad student here, this is where we hung out...fun times!

Only in Texas will you find a waffle iron this shape!

My brother and sister-in-laws fancy new couch. White leather, with 3 boys...wowza, what a choice!

At the Spiral Diner--a vegan cafe--in Fort Worth. Sooooo yummy!

My sister-in-law enjoying a "meatball sub" at the Spiral Diner!