I sent the following message and picture to my parents on Sat., March 9th:
The best meltdowns are the ones that last over an hour. While you are in the car. And the kid throws a bowl at you. And takes off her seatbelt while you are on the interstate. Then apologizes before passing out.
For any time I ever did this to you--
I am sorry... So so sorry.
Xoxo
Ajay
Thoughts on life, relationships, cooking, arts-in-education, non-profits, books and so much more...
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The Arts Are Wild - Literally!

I am very fortunate to have a job that let's me plan amazing events like this with awesome and inspiring co-workers that are just as dedicated, if not more so, to arts-in-education!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
I don't borrow kids anymore.
I apparently wrote this entry and never posted it 10/29/08:
I don't borrow kids anymore. It breaks my heart to give them back or never see them again.
I don't borrow kids anymore. It breaks my heart to give them back or never see them again.
Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing
CHICKPEA & SPINACH SALAD W/ CUMIN DRESSING
www.RecipeGirl.com
15.5 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbs chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup diced red onion
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp finely grated lemon zest
¾ tsp ground cumin
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbs plain nonfat yogurt
1 Tbs fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ tsp finely grated orange zest
¼ tsp honey
4 cups baby spinach leaves (packed)
1 Tbs coarsely chopped fresh mint
1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley and onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and zest, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3. In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange juice and zest, and honey.
4. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with yogurt sauce and garnish with the mint.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.67
Calories From Fat (34%) 74.26
Total Fat 8.43g
Saturated Fat 1.18g
Cholesterol 0.70mg
Sodium 362.70mg
Potassium 421.57mg
Carbohydrates 29.36g
Dietary Fiber 5.86g
Sugar 1.03g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 23.50g
Protein 7.21g
WW Points: 6
Recipe Source: The Food You Crave
Read more: http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/01/18/chickpea-and-spinach-salad-with-cumin-dressing/#ixzz0JXmc0040&C
www.RecipeGirl.com
15.5 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbs chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup diced red onion
2 Tbs olive oil
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp finely grated lemon zest
¾ tsp ground cumin
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 Tbs plain nonfat yogurt
1 Tbs fresh squeezed orange juice
¼ tsp finely grated orange zest
¼ tsp honey
4 cups baby spinach leaves (packed)
1 Tbs coarsely chopped fresh mint
1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, parsley and onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice and zest, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3. In another small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange juice and zest, and honey.
4. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with yogurt sauce and garnish with the mint.
Servings: 4
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215.67
Calories From Fat (34%) 74.26
Total Fat 8.43g
Saturated Fat 1.18g
Cholesterol 0.70mg
Sodium 362.70mg
Potassium 421.57mg
Carbohydrates 29.36g
Dietary Fiber 5.86g
Sugar 1.03g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 23.50g
Protein 7.21g
WW Points: 6
Recipe Source: The Food You Crave
Read more: http://www.recipegirl.com/2009/01/18/chickpea-and-spinach-salad-with-cumin-dressing/#ixzz0JXmc0040&C
MJ, Birthday Week
My daughter is now 2-years old. I don't know where the time went.
She's so much fun, I wish I could keep up with her more! In the meantime, I fall in love watching her experience...
Joy
Mischief
Simplicity
Friendship
She's so much fun, I wish I could keep up with her more! In the meantime, I fall in love watching her experience...
Joy
Mischief
Simplicity
Saturday, October 8, 2011
...MJ in September...
...So Cute, It's A Crime...
Monday, September 13, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
TGIF Bento 09.10.10
Doumar's!
Tiste & I have a friend moving to Albuquerque, NM and on her way out of town she wanted to eat at Doumar's -- she'd lived here 6 years and NEVER been but had recently seen it featured on the Travel Channel.
So, last night Tiste and I packed up MJ and off to the ol' drive-in we went. I haven't eaten there in years but I got my usual - BBQ & fries and Tiste & I split a Strawberry shake. YUM. I even put MJ in a onsie that said "Little Sweetie" to celebrate her first trip to the historic location. :)
As we were leaving waffle cones were being made out front... Man, I miss Ghent. These were some good ol' stompin' grounds for me "back-in-the-day". Tiste and I did a quick ride through Ghent before turning for home and reminisced about it all. We wish we could afford to live back there... Until that day, we'll just try to visit a little more often.
So, last night Tiste and I packed up MJ and off to the ol' drive-in we went. I haven't eaten there in years but I got my usual - BBQ & fries and Tiste & I split a Strawberry shake. YUM. I even put MJ in a onsie that said "Little Sweetie" to celebrate her first trip to the historic location. :)
As we were leaving waffle cones were being made out front... Man, I miss Ghent. These were some good ol' stompin' grounds for me "back-in-the-day". Tiste and I did a quick ride through Ghent before turning for home and reminisced about it all. We wish we could afford to live back there... Until that day, we'll just try to visit a little more often.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Money's Tight Bento 09.03.10
...Working for the Weekend...
I sit here staring at my computer screen wondering what I did to deserve this torture. Being a full-time worker and a Mom sucks. I can't even describe the amount of suck that goes into it. My amazing splendiferous daughter is at home and, probably, now awake. She might even be done with breakfast and playing on the floor with Daddy. But, I wouldn't know.
I see my daughter for approximately 30 minutes before I go to work. I might change a diaper and I usually feed her. I wake up an extra hour early for work in the hopes of spending at least that 30 minutes with her. On days like today, I don't get to see her or hold her at all before I leave.
When I get home from work -- she's just down for a nap or on her way down for a nap. I may get to spend 15-20 minutes with her before she's out for 2-3 hours. Then she's up again when Mommy's cooking dinner and not available for playtime. After dinner I get to feed her a bottle, snuggle her and play with her for 1 to 2 hours before it's time to start getting her ready for bed or she's already on her way out.
This is my life Sunday evening through Friday evening... And it's breaking my heart.
I see my daughter for approximately 30 minutes before I go to work. I might change a diaper and I usually feed her. I wake up an extra hour early for work in the hopes of spending at least that 30 minutes with her. On days like today, I don't get to see her or hold her at all before I leave.
When I get home from work -- she's just down for a nap or on her way down for a nap. I may get to spend 15-20 minutes with her before she's out for 2-3 hours. Then she's up again when Mommy's cooking dinner and not available for playtime. After dinner I get to feed her a bottle, snuggle her and play with her for 1 to 2 hours before it's time to start getting her ready for bed or she's already on her way out.
This is my life Sunday evening through Friday evening... And it's breaking my heart.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Slacker Bento 09.02.10
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wow, That Looks So Healthy Bento 08.31.10
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
...Sappy Moments...
I love my parents. That's right - LOVE them. They're the most awesome people I would be friends with even if I wasn't related to them! Thankfully they have been able to come up to visit MJ this weekend -- it's been TWO MONTHS since they've seen her. They live to far away (or I do)... Either way, I was so happy to see them and spend time with them, Tiste and MJ. I'm looking forward to today!
Here's a little Grandparent & Baby Love for you to enjoy.


Now, go hug your Mother and give your Pops a snuggle (YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD).
Here's a little Grandparent & Baby Love for you to enjoy.


Now, go hug your Mother and give your Pops a snuggle (YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD).
Friday, August 27, 2010
Bunches of Bentos Bento 08.27.10
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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