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Starting the Seedlings

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/6.4, 1/25 sec, ISO640
 “Seedlings” Cedar Park, 2021

Today I planted some jalapeno seeds in small containers. It’s the earliest I’ve done it, but I am still a few weeks late according to the experts. But I think I’ll be okay! Last year, I started so late and our pepper plants didn’t product much fruit, but I am confident this year we’ll have a nice harvest. Our Scotch Bonnet plants from last year actually survived the winter and are already sprouting new leaves which is surprising!

In order to boost my chances with these seeds, I’ve enlisted the help of a sloth guardian. 😄

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/2.5, 1/30 sec, ISO640
 “Seedling Guardian” Cedar Park, 2021

Bring the Heat

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 “Big Haul” Cedar Park, 2021

I’m so excited that I have some new chili/hot sauces to try! My friend Rebecca at Rebecca Goes Rendezvous recommended the Laoganma “Fried Chili in Oil” sauce, and a chat group I am part of recommended the Fly By Jing “Sichuan Chili Crisp”. And also, my mom send me a bunch of Scotch Bonnet peppers that she grew in her garden. Now that’s a lot of fire in one photo!

And Mariko baked a few loaves of cat-shaped bread, so I had to include that in today’s photo. 🐱🍞

So many good things to look forward to!

Cool Design

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 “Bag Design” Cedar Park, 2021

I thought the artwork on this shopping bag was pretty cool, but the graphic designer in me also wondered what software the designer used to create it. My guess is Adobe Illustrator, but it would be neat to know if it was started from a hand-drawn sketch first, and then reinterpreted on the computer. Or perhaps I’m the only one who wonders. 😅

Indian Dinner

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 “Indian Dinner” Cedar Park, 2021

Tonight we enjoyed a homemade Indian meal that Mariko made. The recipes are from Japanese sources, so I’m assuming it has been adjusted for a Japanese palette, but I really don’t know. What I do know is that it was delicious. 😀

In other news, I went for a run today at lunch. It was good to get some sunshine on my skin even for a little while. I prefer to run when the weather is warm or hot, but running in the cold is okay once in a while. As long as there’s sun!