Ahoy Iceland

image by Giorgio Diwi

image by orvaratli

It's almost impossible for me to fathom that in three weeks, we'll be in Iceland. We'll fly into Reykjavik and spend a night there before we take off in a rental car into what seems to me like a wild and untamed world of glaciers, fishing boats, and maybe (if we're lucky) some time with the whales.

Finally, an egg for my generation.

We made these for Easter, but they'll be perfect at picnics and barbeques all summer long. Be advised, these aren't your grandmother's deviled eggs.

Ingreds:

6 eggs

1/4 C mayonnaise

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 1/2 tbs hot relish

a couple shakes hot sauce

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

cayenne pepper (for garnish)

Boil the eggs in water for 14 minutes. Peel off shells, cut in half and remove yolks. In a medium bowl, smash yolks with a fork, add mayonnaise, mustard, relish, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Mix it all up and put it back into the egg halves. Garnish with cayenne pepper.

The Sun

Brooke introduced us to The Sun Magazine, which publishes incredibly rich words and photographs and describes itself as "invoke[ing] the splendor and heartache of being human."

She's in Richmond

Images from our stay in Richmond with Brooke, Bob, and Adele, where we had authentic Chinese food at Mama Wok and a dog-themed birthday party at Maymont.

Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon is what I can do.
I'm gonna turn little Gustave into a survivalist.
The biggest thing people get excited about around here is outdoor seating.
Baby you should just send that to Wikileaks.
There is thunder in our hearts.
I just got word that Matt, the hazardous waste guy is here, so.
This just in from the job reports, Greta: still unemployed.
This just in from the homeland security reports, Greta: still not allowed around little children.
Allie hates Reykjavik.
Aiight. Have yall ever heard of ESPN?
Sorry Al. There just aint no where up ere for me to park.


Quotes by: Kim Trout Morris, Rick Morris, and Bob Hasson.

She won't.

Me and mom are working out right now just so you know.
You never know when one of your coworkers might lose the long and painful fight with brain surgery.
You've got those big boots, why don't you just fly home?
We have the Smithsonian Channel and it is real cool.
So coffee is like a nap in a cup.
Is this how girls put on make up?
I'm making my own gingerbread man latte over here.
I bet you wish we would find a house made of buffalo wings.
Rick as much as you like Under Armour I'd think you'd love mussels.
She was real pretty Al, but then your mama came along and she overshadowed everything.
I got my phone taken away the day I got it. I told my mama she was 'fraid to take it away. She won't. (As in, she wasn't.)
Quotes by a few of my favorite gentlemen: Bob Hasson and Braxton Markham.

Image: Montpelier Hunt Races. Montpelier, Virginia. November 2010

You are actually wearing a huge full body diving suit reminiscent of Jacques Cousteau.
Welcome to my world of hot sauces. They range from mild to wild.
Describe Kimberly today.
Imagine a stink bug wearing a human shirt.
I know I would like to listen to the Monster Mash six times at least.
Greta was being a little coquette.

Quotes by: David Helmer, Leah Prickett, and the hot sauce guy.