Mint & Margaritas

I decided, about 4 minutes ago, that out of all 5 of my senses, I am appreciating the sense of smell the most these days.

The cup of peppermint tea I'm enjoying right now. Can it be beat?...

...Possibly by the smell of my Margarita Cakes baking this past Wednesday for my Cinco de Mayo gathering. I had minors coming over, and felt they needed a way to imbibe. 8 people in 425 square feet = hotter-than-tobasco festivities.

I found the recipe here, if you're interested in finding another way to incorporate alcohol into your daily life.

Mr. Channing

To live content with small means;

(A server on break I came across in Spain; I saw him as content - relaxed)

to seek elegance rather than luxury,

(My living room lives, 2010)

and refinement rather than fashion;

to be worthy, not respectable; and

wealthy, not rich; to study hard,

(The Non-Scotman at his studies)

think quietly, talk gently, act frankly...

to listen to stars

(Nephew Johnmarc at the zoo, 2010)

and buds, to babes and sages, with open heart;

(The Non-Scotsman contemplating Puget Sound, 2010)

await occasions,

(One of the most illustrious-looking occasions I ever stumbled upon, Spain)

hurry never...this is my symphony.

-William Henry Channing

Mad Men eat Jell-o

My girlfriend, Jessica, threw the best party last night. A Mad Men party.

(The cast of the TV show)

1960's Mad Men parties (might) include:

A hearty pot-roast (a husband's righteous expectation):

Lively neighborhood gossip and discussion of the Cuban missile crisis:

A pack (or two) of Lucky Strikes:

Glamourous stockings, pearls, and more pearls:

Hearty compliments of the cottage-cheese filled Jell-o salad mold:

And whiskey, cocktails, whiskey, cocktails, whiskey...