Indio, California: Enough of this food poisoning excuse for lazing around... I am back to normal-ish. I worked-out and had a glass of wine. These two things are a good sign that I am on-point.



We watched the State of the Union speech tonight - our responsibility as citizens and tax payers of this Great Nation. After the speech, I served My Driver a vegan dinner from the January 2012 Bon Appetit Magazine - Cauliflower Steaks with Olive Relish and Tomato Sauce. Because I have a teeny oven, I had to make the tomato sauce separately (and before) the cauliflower "steaks" were roasted... but it all worked out well and the dish was quite delicious.

Tonight, I will share a funny teaser (via my sister, Renee) from International Film Channel hit show Portlandia. Though the program is a parody on the Portland, Oregon lifestyle... sometimes, it hits very true to home.
Speaking of Portland... with all the snow, rain and subsequent flooding our home town has experienced, Reader Barbara sent this photo of the hottest Portland footwear:

Until my next update, I remain, your American correspondent.
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