Since I really only cook chicken at home, except for the occasional burger or pot of chili, I had to post these recipes.

Since I have been home all day lately, now I know what my cats do during the day. A whole lot of nothing.

Observations.

Since it hasn’t been a million degrees outside lately, I have been walking in the park across from my house. I am glad the sidewalk around the entire park is finally finished. It’s actually an extension (Phase III) of the Katy Trail.

The last few days I have noticed the eclectic mix of people who are spending time at the park - a few boys football teams practicing, guys play soccer and softball, girls taking tennis lessons, a boot camp group, dog walkers, moms pushing strollers, a homeless woman sitting on a bench doing a crossword puzzle (the same one I see shopping at Kroger on Sundays, probably because they give out free samples), two guys playing rugby, two guys playing lacrosse, couples - both straight and gay, runners and an old guy reading a book.

It’s sort of refreshing to observe what’s going on and see so many different types of people just doing their own thing. And it’s even better to know that I can find that in my neighborhood.

Las Vegas kicked my ass.

This year’s CES was officially a beat down. My feet hurt, my back hurts and I may have slept for 12 hours in the past 6 days.

I can’t wait to go home.

Christmas present highlights:

• Vacuum
• Coffee pot
• Grill pan
• Cookie sheets & muffin tins
• Cookbooks
• A Snuggie
• Home decor
• Pajamas

The benefits of owning my own home means I get Christmas presents that are very useful.