my monthly Revlon run-walk reminder...

My monthly reminder, with better words than mine on the subject from the totally kickass Melissa Etheridge, who will hopefully understand my unauthorized use of her lyrics...



I Run for Life"
(c) Melissa Etheridge

"It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend, I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To awake when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running
I'll tell you I run for us all

[Chorus:]
I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend, I run for life

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more"


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YOUNG WARRIORS news!

Just got e- from the editor -- Young Warriors, edited by Tamora Pierce and Josepha Sherman (and which contains my short story "Serpent's Rock)" has made the New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age 2006 List!


*tosses confetti*


Sadly, I will be out of town for the cocktail party (making me 0-for-2 on these things). Ah well. I'll make sure to lift a drink, poolside, at the appropriate time to keep solidarity with my fellow contributors... *grin*

the Improvisational Chef strikes back

yet another "let's use things up before the move" recipe:

suri's 'port of orange' sauce

3/4 c. port wine
1/4 c. orange juice
1/2 c chicken or beef broth (depending on what you're going to use the sauce on)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon thyme

Combine wine, broth, juice and thyme. Bring to a rolling boil and set aside. Brown garlic and onion. Add wine mixture, spices (plus salt and pepper to taste) and simmer until reduced by half (about 30 minutes). Serve over poultry or beef.

I soaked some chicken breasts in the leftover broth, and pan-grilled them. Once they were nicely browned, I poured the sauce over them and served over wilted greens.

I think the sauce needs to be thicker (either longer simmering, or the addition of corn starch) but the taste was excellent, and I'll definitely try this again. I think it would also be really good mixed in with grains, if you wanted to go starchy....

there is no bad. none

( George Clooney. Tux. I need say no more. Really )