Last night we had the most wonderful thunderstorm...dramatic winds, lightening, rain going sideways...lovely. And in the midst of it all we went to dinner at a great local Salvadoran restaurant that my husband and son simply
jones for. In fact the kiddo ate 4 bowls of the black bean dip, in addition to his quesadilla, and a third of my skirt steak. I had a mojito and a half, the husband had the other half as well as two of his own. (They were small, but he was feeling it middle of the night last night, unfortunately. But it was the rather overdue celebratory dinner for his new job, after most of the summer unemployed, so he was due.) Tonight, we went a bit healthier with a lovely recipe for
stuffed zucchini from
www.bellalimento.com and used some grass-fed bison I had on hand instead of the beef. Also, added some cayenne, because we're both chile-heads. It was a lovely recipe, and one that will definitely go into our repertoire. She's got some killer-sounding recipes, I can't wait to try.
Speaking of lovely new things, you might have noticed the rather fetching kerchief I am sporting in the above photo. It is a truly wonderful pattern called "
Aestlight" which is gaelic for "East Light". It's by The Shetland Trader. I just finished it this morning, and have already cast on for one in lovely shades of rose, cream, tan, and pale yellow.
I am not doing any theatre right now; just making the rounds of auditioning. It's been weird, as this is the longest stretch of unemployment (3 months and counting) I have had in three years. The economy has really hurt the availability of Equity contracts here in DFW. It's hard not to get depressed over it, and I have to admit I have wallowed a bit in self-pity, but no longer. I resolved this week to create my own opportunities, and produce again through my theatre company, even if my fellows are disinclined. I had a taste of professional directing this past winter, and I am hungry and ready for more. Ideas are churning...
In the meantime, I have to admit I am so very much enjoying time at home with the guys...cooking, working on the house, going to yoga and pilates, and also my knitting group on Sundays. It's been most welcome. At this point it's anyone's guess to see which comes out on top: the yoga or the cooking. Yikes. ;) Guess I'd better think about that one...