in honor of the perk

In honor of the last bit of one of my coffee jars (I have 3 of them) I used the stovetop-percolator.

The Connection
Community Coffee from New Orleans city of my Birth
Perk from My Aun'ts Antique Shop in Glenmora LA my Dad's Hometown
Hand-made ceramic mug gathered by H and given to me

One of the reasons I love coffee is the way it brings simple connections either through origins, friends, or community into view and perspective

JM

Smashing In the Dark

Playing croquet in my backyard with overgrown grass, pine-cones, and at about 10pm at night to say the least was a blast

we had a fire and tiki's to light the path it still was extra difficult and most fun.

Thanks to H croquet has landed in the STA I bought the set she found the participators. We found a nice patch of grass around mill creek, a super fast course if I need to say so to play on. Even Got a hollah from the grounds keeper he shouted "croquet I haven't seen that in years".

So now I issue a challenge to the swainsbrethren from the statesfellers for a match. Maybe these 2 worlds will collide if so it will be a most excellent adventure

And don't you know its raining. Its Saturday of course. lol But yesterday was one of those days that make you want to Shout Thank you Lord, for living in South Georgia where we have the most ossum late winter early springs

hollah
JM

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Over 83,000 people have been detained in the “war on terror.” Roughly 14,500 are currently in custody. Over two hundred have been detained for more than two years. One-hundred-eight have died in US custody as of March 2005. Twenty-six of these deaths are being investigated as criminal homicides. —AP report, November 2005

"We Do Not Torture"
President George W Bush November 2005

http://www.derekwebb.com/tour/extras/32

A cup of chai

Since I had 2 cups of Chai last night I thought I would include this wonderful knowledge that I have floating in my brain, thanks Mr Wiki for such a great encyclopedia

The next time you go into a coffee shop and want to spin their noodle just order a cup of chai instead of chai tea.


Chai
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


General
The Chinese character for tea, 茶, is pronounced in Mandarin Chinese as "chá", and is the source of words for tea in many Eastern languages, hence "chai" in Central, South, and Southwest Asian languages as well as in Eastern and Central Europe and North and East Africa. "Chá" is also the word for tea in Portuguese. In the United States, many people refer to Indian tea as Chai tea, a redundancy (since chai means tea) resulting from the fact that the two words originally derive from two different spoken forms of Chinese. In India, prepared tea is sold in many varieties, the most famous being "masala chai" (मसाला चाय [masālā cay]), masala being the Hindi word for spice, and the spice mixture is sold as "chai masala." Chai is widely popular in India and Asia and even more popular than coffee is in North America, and is also a relatively popular beverage in coffeehouses in other countries.
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History
The origins of the chai masala recipe are obscure, but it is believed to have been created after the British began cultivating tea within colonial India during the 19th century CE to compensate for their inability to meet demand from Chinese exports.
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Preparation
There is no fixed recipe or preparation method for masala chai and many families in India have their own special versions of the tea. Due to the huge range of possible variations, chai can be considered a class of tea rather than a specific kind. But all chai has four basic components:
Tea: The base tea is usually a strong black tea, such as darjeeling, so that the various spices and sweeteners do not overpower it. However, a wide variety of teas can be and are used to make chai. Sometimes the drink can be prepared with tisanes such as rooibos.
Sweetener: Plain white sugar is sufficient, though unprocessed sugar, molasses, honey, and other sweeteners can be used for various flavors.
Milk or other such creamers.
Spices: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorn, and cloves are some of the most common elements, though masala chai can be made with such varied ingredients as nutmeg, chocolate, cocoa or licorice.
Chai can be prepared in many ways. The most common way is to add milk, water, sugar and the spices and tea, bringing to a boil, and then proceeding to simmer it for a few minutes. It is then strained and served.

a change

A change Is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke

I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh and just like the river
I've been running ever since It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

It's been too hard living but I'm afraid to die
Cause I don't know what's up there beyond the sky
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

I go to the movie and I go downtown somebody keep telling me don't hang around
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

Then I go to my brother
And I say brother help me please
But he winds up knockin' me
Back down on my knees

Ohhhhhhhhh.....

There been times that I thought I couldn't last for long
But now I think I'm able to carry on
It's been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will

The Job search is back to square one. I am looking for work again Movie Gallery is no more. The farewell is coming nigh to DK, you will be missed.

This one didn't make it in the show but I liked it anyway

and the scans are online here in case you didn't get to make it to statesboro

how could i forget....

so the radio deal on ysm hasn't been working so i've been listening to the launchcast webpage and today it happens to be 90's alternative station

and the song jeremy came on. that takes me back to my friends garage at the time, i'm not sure exactly what year it came out i definately could relate to that song. Even my uncle bought me 2 pear jam records back to back.

things i miss about the 90's
Mornings sitting on the back of the car in the parkinglot before school while smoking a kool and eating a donut with the people that were friends

mtv unplugged, vh1 playing music, my white tempo with red interior, really i don't miss that car too much it was a piece of schnizzle, band camp, it wasn't really a camp but it was a week long lol
the pier, shoneys, my 1st latte'

anyhow a bit of reminiscing for the good old 90's may they rest in peace

jm

So

So I went to a funeral today, it was for Uncle Gene. He wasn't really my uncle but that's what we called him. He was known by my roommate and me and some other statesboro friends through the pizza delivery business.

I was thinking earlier about charisma and how to have charisma. I feel as if for a while now knowledge has slowed. I do think that one way to have better charisma is to have more knowledge. But then again it comes to thinking about people with no education who have great charisma

We set up an office in my house, mainly for me and Joey my roommate. We are going to continue the delivery service that gene ran that Joey, Dave, and Brady worked for. I guess my roll will increase as time goes by. It is nice to have a non cluttered room. Maybe it will give me time to better find out what I want to do with my life.

anyway back to charisma. There are people in my mind that have an essence. These are those seasoned fellows that leave a mark when you meet them. I wonder if you can have these things without experiencing life. I do feel sometimes that I lack experience. I've never even left the southern states barely

I need to challenge myself. I just spent much time creating for the art show and it has left me hungry for knowledge. So I'm going to challenge myself to read more books, and return to a deeper thought pattern that seems to be less evident lately. Now I don't want you to think that things here are all boring. I have a great life a great woman, great friends, and family and many good things around me. But I would say that I want more

anyhow that's enough deepness for now

do me a favor and give somebody a hug today. I think if we hugged more and fought less the world would be a better place


JM

You're Bill Murray

A friend once said that Bill Murray was so great because he was the same "person/role" in every film

I just watched Broken Flowers a new Bill Murray movie, that idea about him remains true its Directed by Jim Jarmusch who has directed other interesting films such as coffee and ciggarettes, Ghost Dog, and Dead Man

anyhow its raining and I'm enjoying listening to it

hollah

so

So i realized DK wasn't 32 e main its 19 s main and I fixed the flyer and added it to the ozotoarchive.photoabulm.com abulm

i'm in brunswick this morning. I came home for the night b/c I wasn't able to see the folks much during the holidays and they are off from work.

I need a government job so I get more time off.....lol

new years resolutions:
I know its early but here they are in no particular order

Join some non for profit orgs i.e Emmanuel Arts, The Averitt, Ogechee River Keeper
Visit State and Regional Parks More often and buy a parking pass
Go Fishing
Take Pictures of People
Buy a Micro-Plane and a block of Parmesean Cheese

JM

a new toy

I just bought a new printer its an HP all in one psc 1510, I figured lower ink costs would be worth it, and its nice and grey and white

i printed a few pics they turned out pretty good.

so thats a relief


JM

things to do things to do

Gallery Show
as part of Statesboro’s First Friday

DK ARTS
32 East Main
Statesboro, GA

The photographic works of Jason McNicoll
Opening reception on Friday. 5pm-7pm

Many things to do till the show is ready

I did order some legion paper, and start on my artist statement. It should all come together. I'm sure I'll have to do some late night printing. Hopefully the mind will be clearer after this week of ho ho ho till you drop is over

So have a great christkwanhannafestivus to all of ya'll and don't drink too much eggnog if you do watch out for roaming grandma's and reindeer

hollah

jm

today w/ my community coffee

So as I sit and drink a cup of community coffee, it takes me back to louisana to MaMa's House. (my dad's mom). which was full of Family, Food, Fun and coffee.

I saw that it is offered in BiLo Grocery store which is pretty nice of them to do so. Since it wasn't available much places except louisana

The job is going, i'm having to have a bit of a re-adjustment time. But so far so good.

tis it for now
I need to create more
I have been reading more lately, and had more meditation time.

hey

I finished a roll of film the other day whoop

now to just get it developed and printed

The rain has been nice lately. Also the cold weather. I missed a notion that John Lennon died 25 years ago yesterday. I was also thinking that my generation and those after me do not really know lennon. We have his songs but I was thinking that The whom of who he was will be fading as time goes by, than 50 years from now some kid will find an old cd and play it and get hooked. and the cycle of music will continue

so thats that, its the weekend
have a great one
and don't shoot anybody

lol

JM

hi

hey ya'll

The new new news is that I recently got a job at Movie Gallery In Pooler. That is exciting
There some good opportunities with the company so hopefully it will work out well.

its the holiday season aggghhhhhh

I got H a coffee maker from the pembroke variety store for 10 bucks, Hollah. I made a nice cup the other day. And sat on the back steps and just listened for a while

It is important to listen, especially when there is so much noise going around us these days. When was the last time you sat and listened w/ out a tv,cell,radio, etc? The crazier it gets the more I realize how important meditation time is.

When I sit and listen for a a few moments it reminds me of who I am

also Aquinas Merlot (Napa Valley) is such a nice red. I got it from the Were Nuts Wine and Cheese store in Savannah it wasn't too expensive either. a website called it the following lol: Soft and supple, with inviting notes of chocolate, cherries, nutmeg and cedar. I don't know about all that. But there seems to be some great wines for under $15 these days and I'd call it one of them

OK America

OK America we need to talk

the next time you seee me give me a swift kick in the pants and holler at me and say Go take some pictures

i've totally been slacking, january is nearly approaching And I have at least 3 more rolls of film I need to take

I saw a great show on GPB yesterday about a private nature preserve that allowed photographers to come and visit and take pics it was in minesota. One of the professionals said nature photography took 2 things to be successful Paitence and Luck. This place was great they had many rare animals such as wolves, lynxs etc.

hollah

jm

Hello Monday

here is a little late night holiday lomo for ya'll

I just brewed a small pot of muse that I'm about to enjoy.

things are a little slow, there isn't much happening.

A tad of rain

Its raining today and its awesome

The above one is from the barriers series taken earlier this year.

It seems like its been a long while since a nice slow rain. Waking today to the rain after a night of restfull sleep was very well appreciated. The weekend has came and gone and now thanksgiving awaits us. I'm leaving for B-town on tuesday. I should be back on friday So I have a day off from work to wash clothes, and go to a job interview, I hope it works well

have a great day

a pot

A pot: Going to the harry poter movie in savannah shortly

a thought: seeing the wall mart movie at the mayors house on saturday

a party; a gathering of friends and friends to be

some brown liquor: Nice to have some bourbon and great beer that I bought today, I have succeeded to drink less and it feels mighty good.

maybe a great meal or 2
a nice sunday

anyhow this weekend is mighty full It should be majorly fun
I hope to get some pictures in. I took some cemetery ones the other day.

hollah
hope to see you

JM

I wanted to

I wanted to post a few pics but I couldn't find any new ones
they are arround here somewhere

its a very nice day outside

enjoy it
stop and smell the coffee while your at it

and if you want a great coffee smell go to Fresh Market in Savannah Because they have these huge barrels of coffee beans

I think its time for a cup of Coffee

lator