Well, not really. But that's the name of the site on which this picture appears that features vintage photos with Santa. Browse for some holiday photo fun.
On a side note, why do I always find the perfect gift for someone once I give them something else. Oy, my credit card is tired...
I love, love, love this CD. Afro-Cuban jazz at it's finest. I first came upon Buena Vista Social Club while listening to an online radio station a while ago. The song Chan Chan started to play and from the first few chords I was drawn in. Then this achingly beautiful horn solo comes out of nowhere and my ears just about melted in sheer pleasure. Other notable tracks: El Cuarto De Tula, El Carretero and Dos Gardenias. 
Pictured here is the Black Bean and Rice Burrito entree along with what might be either Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables, Ham & Shrimp Jumbalaya, Pork Chow Mein or Chicken Tettrazini. 
The Pilobolus Dance Theater can be described as modern and unconventional but if nothing else it is a testament to the strength of the human body. The way these guys move reminded me of hot melted glass - deceptively fluid and soft but in actuality every movement was controlled and deliberate. They are in amazing shape to make these twisted maneuvers look effortless. At one point the dancers were pretty scantily clad (think thongs for the guys and butt baring leotards for the girls) but not one of them showed any signs of jiggle. I think I have more fat in my elbow than they have in their entire bodies! Good news - you still have a chance to check 'em out. Bad news - they're only in town for 1 more night. So if you're looking for some dance fun, head on over to the Chicago Theater Saturday night and take a closer look at this innovative dance company. (Edit: Thanks for the b-day gift M!)
To make ourselves feel better, my dad made...guinataan. Guina-ta-what you ask? It's this Filipino dessert that is definitely not for the carb conscious. It's got sweet potatoes, taro, plantains, and jackfruit all cooked in coconut milk. Everyone's got their own variation on the recipe and it can include sticky rice balls or tapioca balls among other things. My dad added anise seeds to the batch he made for a fragrant touch. It may not look too good in the pic, but it's worth a try. More info here. 
Saturday was a no good rotten day. 
withdrawal snarkiness and you have one very irritable girl. The one good thing: seeing another performance from Hubbard Street's fall engagement. I love this dance troupe (which I've blogged about before) and have seen them perform every season for the past few years. They didn't disappoint this time around with Kiss and Gnawa as standouts. Cheryl Mann and Tobin Del Cuore were perfectly paired again in Kiss which will leave you feeling as swept up in emotion as the dancers literally are in this aerial dance. The definition of sensual. Gnawa was the perfect finish. I've become a big fan of Nacho Duato's work through HSDC. Duato has perfected the art of combining organic beats with lush fluid movements that always yields beautiful results. Soooo check out some clips of these performances along with some others and make sure you see them in the spring, 'k?
Today has been one of the strangest days ever.
But also one of the best in a long, long time.
More deets to follow… J
I want apple pie. A country style freshly baked one with just the right amount of cinnamon and lots of butter in the crust. Mmmmm...That's what autumn does to me. Had an awesome piece o' pie last weekend at Almost Home in Greencastle. The crust practically melted in your mouth. I think the clouds parted and the sun shone straight on me the moment I put that first bite in my mouth. 
Apologies to the flickreenies who have seen these pics before. Been flickr delinquent lately but I'm feelin' this photo right now. If you're not familiar with my pics, click on the "My Photos" link to the right or click here. Posting new stuff later.
