Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Amy’s Gripping Commentary http://deitchley.com I'll be dipped in owl butter Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 On my mind http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:13:30 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4775 I will need many stiff drinks to celebrate when it is done. So far we are moving along and I'm trying to balance the need for management feedback on the work in progress with the need not to waste their time or slam their calendars if I don't have everything done that I need to get done. That's all I can say for now about the compartmentalizing of my thoughts and energy these days. I must get back to editing some slides! I love data but I'm not as big a fan of trending it some nights.]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/on-my-mind/feed/ 1 Arliss the Disapproving turns 12 http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/ http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:52:20 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4763 And now it's her 12th birthday!
I had another request for my vegetarian crock pot chili recipe, so I thought I'd post it here: 2 small to medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 pkg Boca "ground beef" soy crumbles (14 oz) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can chopped green chiles OR 4 tsp diced chiles in adobo sauce OR 3/4 cup finely diced green peppers 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 28+ oz canned black, kidney, great northern, or whatever beans 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 tsp ground cumin 1+ tbsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste Worcestershire and paprika... I just kind of throw it in, never really measured it! Combine all ingredients in slow cooker on high for 4 hrs or low for 8 hrs. (The crock pot is forgiving so feel free to cook longer.) You can also pre-saute the onions, garlic, and spices and then put them in the crock pot. I think the recipe is great without the Boca crumbles too, but might call for more beans that way. I like to serve with cornbread!]]> http://deitchley.com/2012/01/arliss-the-disapproving-turns-12/feed/ 0 Holiday spirit as experienced by the frugal introvert http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/ http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/#comments Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:50 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4753 out of receiving telephone books. My bunnies eat them but they can't keep up with the supply. Cute link of "grammar" gifts like air quote mittens and punctuation mark lamps. (But don't buy me anything. :) I made a tortilla soup last week that was yummy, based on two other recipes. My version: Tortilla Soup vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons chili powder 1-2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can black beans, undrained 2 quarts vegetable broth salt and pepper to taste 1 can whole kernel corn 2 avocados, peeled/pitted/cut into chunks or slices Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Saute the onion in oil in a large soup pot. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin, and chili peppers, cooking until onions are tender and spices are fragrant. Mix in the tomatoes, pour in broth and black beans, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes. Mix corn and avocado chunks into the soup, and continue cooking 5-10 minutes. Serve in bowls over tortilla chips, topping with cheese.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/12/holiday-spirit-as-experienced-by-the-frugal-introvert/feed/ 1 Sacked out http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:17 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4749 image]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/sacked-out/feed/ 1 Dogwash http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:55:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/

This was my first time washing a dog! I always had a groomer take care of Casper's fluffs.

Emmy wasn't thrilled but she liked the treats that came with the bath bucket.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/dogwash/feed/ 0 what happens when you Google “shitty mood” http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:36:41 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4738 From NatalieDee.com. Also: Emmy is still wearing her voting sticker from Tuesday.]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/what-happens-when-you-google-shitty-mood/feed/ 2 Perry Ellis http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:32:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4732 Perry Ellis, a wobbly little guy who has come a long way after being saved from an animal cruelty case a few months ago! He was named for his smart accessorizing. ]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/perry-ellis/feed/ 1 Vote for snacks! http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:47:23 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/

I am impressed with this year's I Vote stickers. I wore it on my sweater all day yesterday and stuck it to Emmy when I got home, and it's still there this morning.

]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/vote-for-snacks/feed/ 0 Granada: Albaicín http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:20:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/?p=4532 last November during the same project when I finished all but one post about my trip to Spain that May! November is always a good time to think of sunnier places. The last post from that trip is from the Albaicín area of Granada, which is a very old Moorish part of town that is also a little sketchy. One of my companions was searching for an experience with the gypsies or something so we walked a lot without a firm destination. On the way up the narrow hilly streets past the hookah bars we (we being the Glaswegian couple who were actually from Poland and Algeria who I met during the bike trip in Málaga) could see the Alhambra from earlier in the day. We wandered forever and began to argue about finding our way back to the car since we still had a long drive back to Málaga, but one member of our party was insistent on continuing to search. So we got lost in the maze of cobbled streets, and then found ourselves at a mirador (viewpoint) along with a lot of teenagers drinking interesting things from two liter bottles. We walked some more and were really unsure of where we were, when suddenly we stumbled into a big party in a square with lots of music and singing and dancing, apparently part of the May Crosses celebration. I guess it was worth being tired and lost after all... [gallery link="file"] After enough dancing we somehow found our way back to the car and I helped the driver stay awake for a late trip back to Málaga, only for me to discover (after a good night of sleep in a better hotel than the first couple of nights) the volcanic ash cloud came back and my flight the next day was canceled. I almost had time for a bonus trip to Gibraltar, but was able to reschedule my flight through a different country and got home late instead. That last picture is from the airport, displaying the grotesque local pig-leg delicacy. I miss being able to take a long weekend in Spain or anywhere else exciting within a three hour plane ride!]]> http://deitchley.com/2011/11/granada-albaicin/feed/ 0 Another tummy update http://deitchley.com/2011/11/another-tummy-update/ http://deitchley.com/2011/11/another-tummy-update/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:17:00 +0000 AmyAdmin http://deitchley.com/2011/11/another-tummy-update/

Clover's belly is looking great! I couldn't really see what was going on with all the fluffy new fur, so the vet shaved it again today. More cleaning and SSD for now, then monitor for future abscesses.

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