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Happy to say goodbye to 2019. Y'all were one of my few bright spots last year. Here's to 2020. May everyone enjoy health and prosperity.

No pics, but my first sicilian pizza ..... Sfinciuni Pizze. Not a looker but bursting with flavor. "This traditional pie has a pan style crust, with a sweet and rustic style tomato sauce on top of 2 year aged parmigiano reggiano".

Best compliment you can receive. Happens to me every time I take my smoked mac & cheese ...

Enjoy it while you can Greg.

Went to see Damien Escobar Wednesday night with my oldest daughter. Had not heard him before so that was interesting. For me the best part was the crowd. They were definitely his people and it was quite entertaining listening to their response. I had you tubed (is that a verb?) him and was surprised that he played the violin much less than the videos showed, perhaps half of each piece. He really connected with the audience in a very personal way. Of course, passing out roses to the audience didn't hurt. Near the end he came out into the audience. A 7 yr old boy who took up the violin asked if he could play. Damien let him play. The kid was pretty good! Great night out with Kristel but I don't think I'll be buying his music. Not having great luck going to concerts. Brit Floyd was postponed and I couldn't make the later date. Willie Nelson/Allison Krauss was cancelled. Having sticker shock for some of the performances (eg. Elton John, etc). Hope I catch a few more with no cancellations.

Found a way to live life and have fun. RIP Mr Frates.

Used to work crosswords daily. The cryptic looks interesting.

I thought I would post this here because it seems appropriate. Cassius Winston is the All American point guard for the MSU Spartans. His brother Zachary stepped in front of a train (intentionally) on Saturday night. I am deeply moved by Cassius's instagram post. This young man gets it. Every day we talk to someone who is hurting, fighting for life, facing demons. Treat others well. You may be all that stand between them and death. Cassius Winston pens emotional message to brother Updated 1:28 PM;Today 11:39 AM AP Michigan State's Cassius Winston, center, stands with teammates during a moment of silence in honor of Winston's younger brother, Zachary, before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Binghamton, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 100-47. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) 15 236 shares By Kyle Austin | [email protected] Cassius Winston stayed silent on Sunday night as he played for Michigan State less than 24 hours after the death of his younger brother. In the hours after the game, he took to Instagram to post an emotional message to his brother, Zachary, who was struck and killed by a train in Albion on Saturday. Police say they believe he intentionally walked in front of the train. Here's Winston's message to his brother in full, marking his first public comments on the situation: Ima put this on here cause I need you to read it, and I feel like this the best way for it to get to you. I love you bro, w everything I have in my entire body. I love you so much, if I could carry yo pain I would wear it on my shoulders just to see you happy and wouldn’t think twice. I understand it was to much, I understand I really do and yo story won’t end here. I can promise you that, the next time I run into someone in your situation ima save them, cause that’s wha you would want me to do. I wish it was a term that goes deeper then brother, cause that’s what’s you are to me, 1/3 of my heart. And I’m struggling because there is nothing that can replace that Smoothie. I need you, I miss you. But I’m so proud of you, bro you fought every demon w everything you had in you. You went to war w yourself every single day not knowing if you could win that battle. And you won time after time. You stood tall and you let your family love you, you gave me everything I asked for, just one day you didn’t have enough strength. And that’s ok man, that’s really ok, ppl can’t go through wha you went through, you are the strongest, wisest, kindest, most caring person. The best brother/ gang member I could ever ask for. And I wouldn’t replace you or change any single thing about you. Not one. I don’t like doing these cause I feel like they for show, but I need to you to read this Smoothie and I need you to know, that I love you and I care for you. And the only reason I can sit here and still stand is because I know you not in no more pain. The only reason I’m still standing. After that bro we really got beef, and when I see you again I’m beating yo ass. Cause it’s no way you got me out here trying to adjust to life w out you bro. This shit so deep bro we suppose to see all this out together. But we’ll have that convo the next time I see you Smoothie Bean. Rest up my baby and keep watching over us, save me a seat. And when it’s all said and done ima have so much to tell you. You gone already know but ima tell you anyway. Love you Gang member? wish your story coulda had a diff ending, it’s ok tho enjoy it up there. Ima see you soon enough #LuvSmoothie?

BLTs tonight. Gasp! First time I've made bacon ?

What everyone said. Take precautions and don't take chances.

RIP Elijah Cummings. Hisleadershipwill be missed.

TUBI

Just started streaming the series. Cliches and idiotic fun. Episode 2 of season one featured household hint from porn stars. And of coursw girls jumpimg on trampolines.

that's crazy weather this early in the year

Solid progress. Well done Dusty

I will miss her. RIP Cokie.

That's impressive improvement Dusty. Well done!

Grats Nate.

Knucks, if you have homeowner insurance it will likely pay for the water extraction, repairs and damaged property, not the burst pipes. Deductible applies of course. Do you have galvanized plumbing? Water damage sucks. Sorry.

Finally watched The Good Son: The Life of Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini. His first title defense changed boxing forever.

Someone left their mark on my new car at the brewery a month or so ago. Right front fender but fortunately missed the head lights and electronics. Just under $1600 and in the body shop right now getting fixed. Add the cost of a rental car and of course the inconvenience.

Each manufacturer and retailer are different. I had a 30 day trial on my mattress. I used mattress underground as my primary resource which was great until the owner died. His wife now owns it and collects fees from manufacturers so the ratings are all skewed now.

I have a locally made spring mattress with a 2 inch latex topper. Love it. The springs give me the firm support I need (big fella for those who don't know) and the latex gives a pillow like top. Mattresses are such individual preferences and hard to compromise on if shared.

Look good enough to eat

Cube farm neighbor pissed off a coworker. He leaves on vacation. This is what he will come back to. Don't piss off your coworkers.