tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post7323291638662821912..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: "Peasant Food"John-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-13898733281487625922008-09-17T16:37:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:37:00.000-04:00You have spoken to the golden "secret" of my gastr...You have spoken to the golden "secret" of my gastronomic life, Dear <B><I>San</I></B>. For, you see, I prepare a large stock-pot of beans, rice, and various other occasional variations of additions, each week. Then I refrigerate the portionalized product of the cooking for daily consumption. And it gets better and better as the week progresses. Then, to add some variety and 'excitement,' I will add some bit of whimsical 'whatever' as each day offers. You have said it so well. The 'sum' is always far better than the parts.<BR/><BR/>And, please do grant your lovely Self the Gift of a visit with my Darling Friend <A HREF="http://jimsuldog.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">SulDog</A>. He enhances everyone's 'recipe of living.'<BR/><BR/>(psst ... by the way ... i love you)John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-26406972630002489282008-09-17T16:27:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:27:00.000-04:00I am enthused and eager in my consideration of our...I am enthused and eager in my consideration of our futures including each other, My Dear <B><I>Willow</I></B>. What better outlook could I hope for?! <BR/><BR/>To our enjoying many endearing "Tomorrows"...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-34158783193721470542008-09-17T15:24:00.000-04:002008-09-17T15:24:00.000-04:00Maybe the most delectable characteristic of such a...Maybe the most delectable characteristic of such a potage is it tastes even better the day after it's made. The heightened blended flavor sings!<BR/><BR/>Classic case of whole being greater than sum of parts. <BR/><BR/>I haven't been to Suldog's place in quite some time. It's high time I paid the good man a visit.Sanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245301334922883500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-23882378136621481482008-09-17T10:03:00.000-04:002008-09-17T10:03:00.000-04:00To "Keep It Simply Savory" [grin], is a marvelous ...To "<B>K</B>eep <B>I</B>t <B>S</B>imply <B>S</B>avory" [grin], is a marvelous idea that is worthy pursuit, My darling <B><I>NiteByrd</I></B>. We are in beautiful harmony in this thought. (So there is nothing new at all, is there?! [smile])<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-21536932938636769022008-09-17T09:41:00.000-04:002008-09-17T09:41:00.000-04:00I hate to cook but love the simplest of foods. Wh...I hate to cook but love the simplest of foods. Why complicate food or life when the best way is to K.I.S.S. them?nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-48407687624549727532008-09-15T11:53:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:53:00.000-04:00Yes, blessed is ,indeed, what we are, Dear CJ.Yes, blessed is ,indeed, what we are, Dear <B><I>CJ</I></B>.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-57503934748447553682008-09-15T09:24:00.000-04:002008-09-15T09:24:00.000-04:00John-Michael, he sounds like a delightful friend t...John-Michael, he sounds like a delightful friend to have. You are both very blessed.<BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-87576244517754712652008-09-13T23:44:00.000-04:002008-09-13T23:44:00.000-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words! You have ma...Thank you so much for your kind words! You have made my day extra special. I've also added you to my blogroll and will pop back in on a regular basis, if that's okay with you. :^)<BR/><BR/>Fondly,<BR/><BR/>WillowTess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-16197807847981480762008-09-13T23:27:00.000-04:002008-09-13T23:27:00.000-04:00You know, of course, that to find pleasure in thos...You know, of course, that to find pleasure in those things that are of particular significance to me, is to find an immediate place of comfortable acceptance in my Heart. hence, I simply HAD TO take a peek at your profile ... which lead to your blog ... which lead, my Dear <A HREF="http://willowmanor.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Willow</A>, to adding your blog to the listed recommendations on my blog.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your "random" visit, and kindness.<BR/><BR/>namaste ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-25634278801821833922008-09-13T22:47:00.000-04:002008-09-13T22:47:00.000-04:00Hi...just randomly popped in. Love your blog and e...Hi...just randomly popped in. Love your blog and especially your gallery of significants! I'll have to come back again soon.<BR/><BR/>WillowTess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-10381925806031186372008-09-13T17:55:00.000-04:002008-09-13T17:55:00.000-04:00thank you!!!thank you!!!Lisa L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02597465904895958385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-19841520638830066242008-09-13T15:44:00.000-04:002008-09-13T15:44:00.000-04:00Ah, Yes! He is one and the same. My good friend an...Ah, Yes! He is one and the same. My good friend and French Brother, Christophe Pierre Louie (last name omitted) was here in The States exploring the possibility of developing a bakery business. We met when he introduced himself with a "Excuse me ... I want to meet you. I have been watching you for some time. And you are very different from everyone else that I have met here." And we began a discovery of each other, our cultures, personalities, and talents, that resulted in the Friendship that is now ours.<BR/><BR/>So, as you, My Darling <B><I>CJ</I></B>, can readily see ... I keep (always available for recall) all of these Gifts of moments, from Life. Speaking of which ... I do love and am respectfully grateful for, the Gift of You.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-78929005453594450382008-09-13T15:23:00.000-04:002008-09-13T15:23:00.000-04:00Was this the French chef you spoke of contacting? ...Was this the French chef you spoke of contacting? <BR/><BR/>CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-26458685015965948102008-09-13T14:11:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:11:00.000-04:00You know somethin' Sweet Lisa ... I REALLY like it...You know somethin' Sweet <B><I>Lisa</I></B> ... I <B>REALLY</B> like it A LOT when I can offer something that sets someone's mind and Spirit in action. "Something to ponder" is my favorite stuff to bring to you. For it gives Life an open door of receptive awareness, through which You, and your life can be made (perhaps) more enjoyable, or pleasant. What a thrill for me!<BR/><BR/>If you are ever so inclined ... I would very much like to hear from you (by Email ... TheJohnMichael@gmail.com) that we may know each other even better. Yes! You may rightly consider this an invitation [smile].John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-71303111377126632912008-09-13T14:03:00.000-04:002008-09-13T14:03:00.000-04:00Thank you Rose, my Darlin.' I am glad that I gave ...Thank you <B><I>Rose</I></B>, my Darlin.' I am glad that I gave you a bit to enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-59364336860890554102008-09-13T11:01:00.000-04:002008-09-13T11:01:00.000-04:00Hmmm lots to ponder. Lime, I really don't know wh...Hmmm lots to ponder. <BR/><BR/>Lime, I really don't know what I am but both your post and John-Michael's has me thinking ---<BR/><BR/>that's always a good thing!Lisa L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02597465904895958385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-55212677455952111152008-09-12T16:39:00.000-04:002008-09-12T16:39:00.000-04:00Wow, nicely said my friend.Hugs,RoseWow, nicely said my friend.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RoseKissing of the Frogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621769823368917856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-83677403378841272222008-09-12T14:14:00.000-04:002008-09-12T14:14:00.000-04:00You, my Darling Aims, have become a relied upon el...You, my Darling <B><I>Aims</I></B>, have become a relied upon element of my world whose gentle, knowing, and caring constancy, I rest happily in.<BR/><BR/>I gratefully bow to your Grace ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-46858368173684059982008-09-12T12:37:00.000-04:002008-09-12T12:37:00.000-04:00I like being part of your lifesoup JM! I have to s...I like being part of your lifesoup JM! <BR/><BR/>I have to say that your lifesoup has made my own taste better.aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-48571161868894496332008-09-12T11:13:00.000-04:002008-09-12T11:13:00.000-04:00And, my Dear CathDaughter, I am so very glad that ...And, my Dear <B><I>CathDaughter</I></B>, I am so very glad that you are one of the most flavourful [notice the 'ou' in your hon<I>ou</I>r {smile}] ingredients in my Life-Stew.<BR/><BR/>Lovingly ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-58633487785574993882008-09-12T11:10:00.000-04:002008-09-12T11:10:00.000-04:00As you well know (from previous declarations on my...As you well know (from previous declarations on my part), I will never allow any future sentence to begin with "If only I had said ___ , or done ___ , when I had the opportunity!" This commitment demands that I speak the content of my heart, <B><I>Jim</I></B>. So, my <B><I>SulDog</I></B> Friend, I could do no less than tell it just as it is. And, I must confess, I like it just as it is! [smile]John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-48857704257053993302008-09-12T11:05:00.000-04:002008-09-12T11:05:00.000-04:00You know what, Lime, My darling Friend, I believe ...You know what, <B><I>Lime</I></B>, My darling Friend, I believe that You and I play different roles in various "recipes." Where we may be a "staple" in one Individual's 'Potaje', we will be "the spice" in the 'Goulash' of Another. And, we, no doubt, provide different aspects of our complex Self to each other in various combinations of circumstances. In any and all of these variations and considerations ... I am joyously thrilled, complimented, and just tickled beyond the abilities of my silly words ... to be immersed in the delicious broth of Love that Life has blessed our Friendship with. And THAT's a FACT!!<BR/><BR/>(and if we hear a "swoosh" and begin to swirl around our shared bowl ... I'll enjoy the ride ... 'cause I have You to share it with! [smile])John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-25457649058573605352008-09-12T09:27:00.000-04:002008-09-12T09:27:00.000-04:00I like peasant food. ;0)I like peasant food. ;0)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-16081766253934319472008-09-12T08:43:00.000-04:002008-09-12T08:43:00.000-04:00I can't say it any better than Lime and yourself a...I can't say it any better than Lime and yourself already have. Well, except that I need to add "Thank You!" for your very kind words. I'm left somewhat speechless, and you know that's an unusual condition for me. Thanks, John-Michael!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-83834459193333626592008-09-11T22:59:00.000-04:002008-09-11T22:59:00.000-04:00some folks are a rib sticking spud in the soup of ...some folks are a rib sticking spud in the soup of life.<BR/><BR/>some are the spices to add some zing.<BR/><BR/>some are the meaty bones to give a rich flavor.<BR/><BR/>some are the frilly garnishes.<BR/><BR/>some are the broth that comes from mixing everyone together and letting them settle in together.<BR/><BR/>i dunno which one you are or i am, but i'm glad we're swimming around in the same bowl.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.com