Dusty Chalk

I grew up when they were still considered less lean than chicken, and it was only after you suggested it, that I researched it and found out that they've been breeding pigs to be more lean, and it is, indeed, "the other white meat", and -- especially the tenderloin and the chops, maybe less so the ham -- is quite lean! So I will be partaking of the tenderloin and the chops frequently...but chicken thighs are still the best. And one of these days -- maybe when I get below 188 -- I'll splurge on a hamsteak.

Nando's-at-home, Pork Tenderloin edition Yum. Freakin' yum. Thank you so much for suggesting pork to me, @Beefy

Yeah, he's amazing. Thanks for that, will queue it up to watch later. The last Transatlantic album is probably a better starting point. I enjoyed this album a lot, but I'm not the biggest NMB fan. It's definitely got some great ensemble playing. And I totally agree with you on the Christian thing, but I have a friend who's really into them, so I tolerate it. And it's like extreme metal like early Opeth -- I hate harsh vocals. HATE. But the music is so good, that I put up with it.

Neal Morse Band, Innocence & Danger They’re doing a prog, as the kids say.

Nando's-at-home thigh

Same. I first heard about that record in this wonderful article: https://ew.com/music/trent-reznor-danny-elfman-big-mess-interview/ It starts out with some ridiculous mutual back-slapping, but seems sincere in their mutual admiration. But then it gets interesting... (stinger noise)

Knowing someone with a bird (sorry, I forget what kind) that was also very social and loved people, I definitely appreciated the truth to this story:

Netflix: "What are people in your area watching?" Me: Don't care. Netflix: "What are your friends watching?" Me: Don't care. Score the Podcast: (briefly mentions a show that someone worked on, then proceed to spend the rest of the podcast discussing other things) Me: Ooooooh, that sounds interesting...

The Prisoner -- I probably shouldn't watch this show, I'm paranoid enough already.

This might be the least blurry picture I have of Kikik.

Finally finished Queen's Gambit -- very excellent, thoroughly enjoyed. Hard to believe it was entirely fiction, her story felt so authentic, down to the unrelated details (her love of clothes and high fashion) and the seeming autism that is never mentioned directly, only portrayed.

I've been bingeing on some j-fusion. Casiopea 3rd is the current incarnation of long-time favourite Casiopea, whom I've always loved, I just don't listen to enough of them. This is pure joy:

The Prisoner

I've been marinating fish to great effect -- but with a marinade that's made for fish, so still going to be careful with the Nando's. (Ashman House make a whole line of them -- the Chipotle Lime and Citrus Wasabi are my favourites, but I've been trying to eat less spicy foods, so have been slowly going through the others -- the Lemon Dill is fantastic: https://ashmanco.com/retail-store/house-seafood-marinades-sauce/ ...)

Was listening to an old episode of Score the Podcast with (This is Us score composer) Siddhartha Khosla, and his band, Goldspot, was mentioned. Apparently, they write very little in 4/4 time -- mostly in 7, 5, 13, &c. So I immediately started bingeing all 3 albums. Pretty great -- it's not really prog, as they do the odd time signatures effortlessly, and the end result is very accessible.

Pork chops obtained, will be trying them today or tomorrow. By the way, it's definitely the marinade -- I tried marinating a breast for 22:22 beforehand, then 16:66 at 400, and it came out perfect -- nothing at all like the restaurant, but the chicken was moist and perfectly done. I can definitely live with the medium heat. I can still taste it, so I'll be purchasing one of those liter bottles next time I place an order with Amazon. I still use the garlic as a condiment because their garlic sauce is easily my favourite, though I might doctor it with the bottle of hot I have. I also tried the lemon & herb -- I basically love all their flavours. It's definitely not the same as the restaurant, though, but I don't miss that char any more. I've gone through a family pack of chicken breasts all week, so I'm used to the baked/roasted (400 == baked or roasted?) "pristine-ness". I'm almost tempted to try them on my fish tails next.

Did you know you can buy that stuff (only the medium flavour, though) by the litre?!?!?

Tune? I thought I posted the whole playlist. Alas. I definitely agree that the Lydian Collective were front and center, and Capital Orchestra is more of an accompaniment, but I believe that was the intention. If you liked the music, their first album (rather, their whole catalog -- the first album plus a couple singles) is more of the same: https://lydiancollective.bandcamp.com/album/adventure Me, have moved on to fox capture plan. Just discovered them, will probably listen to their entire catalog what's available on streaming (Spotify/Tidal/YouTube)

Somehow I suspect everyone's going to treat it like one of those shake weight thingies to get every last particle out.

Lydian Collective live with the Capital Orchestra: I don't know what to call this, "composed jazz"? It's instrumental, so 10 years ago I would have lumped it under my "new instrumentalism" moniker, which they would very much fit under.

Those are great pictures, Doug! And a belated condolences to Todd and family.

More home-made Nando's chicken breast -- tried baking this time, 22:22 at 350, worked out alright! 👍 Didn't pre-marinade it at all, I should probably try pre-marinading it next. Got some thighs, too.