Shuck me, suck me, eat me raw!

Now don't get any dirty thoughts! And I wish I could take credit for such a witty play with words, but I must confess, it was a bumper sticker catch phrase that I saw.

Apparently, oysters rate low on the aphrodisiac list. Although loaded with zinc, which is key to producing testosterone, a single morsel is hardly enough to get a rise. If you know what I mean...heh...If it gives anyone any sort of a rise, it is a rise in temper and muttering curses at this tight lipped reincarnation of a virgin.

After 2 butter knives (because there had to be something wrong with the first one after it proved difficult to pry open them suckers) and 1 hour I was able to feed myself a dozen of these mollusks.

These three took the first half hour, but after that, I was a prying fool. With a little lemon juice and cocktail sauce, I was good to go. AND good to give up on doing this for myself ever again! These babies cost a little more than a buck a pop. I think next time a craving comes upon me, I'll just opt for Happy Hour at Ivar's with their 6 shooter special for a third of the price. And no risk of stabbing myself.

Year of the Pig

This little piggy went to the market, and this little piggy stayed home, and this little piggy had roast beef, and this little piggy...err...I think this is the piggy who had too much roast beef.

For the Chinese New Year, Bainbridge Island hosted a parade and put on a Dragon's dance performed by the local high school students. It was incredible to see so many people not of Chinese ancestry, be a part of this cultural celebration.

The streets were lined with red paper lanterns and crowds stood in line to have their names written in Chinese. Steaming pots of Chinese cuisine filled the air with mouth-watering smells.

This year, for those born to the year of the mud lovin' swine (like my hubby), it is a year to be filled with impatience, mobility, and change. If we're lucky, that means he's going to get a promotion and a fat raise. Then maybe I can be the lazy dog that I am.