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Seize the Day! Put no trust in the morrow! — Horace
My daughter Kristin relinquished her Army Engineer Company Command in Hawaii! We’re very proud of Kristin.
Kristin’s Change of Command Ceremony had a wonderful historic flavor … as did the celebrations afterward! Obviously, over the week, we had to dine at all the great places: Ruth Chris, Hatsuhana and Momoyama.
One of the highlights – for me – was receiving a ‘challenge coin’ from Major General “Ray” Mason.
Roger Freberg
Sometimes, it is just important to take some time and kick back.
Although I am going to Hawaii to ‘catch some rays’… more importantly, I am there to lend my support for my daughter’s change of command ceremony. She is a departing company commander after 25 months.
Nânâ ka maka
Ho`olohe ka pepeiao
Pa`a ka waha
Roger Freberg
We have loved this wonderful Raspberry Sauce with a wide group of Chocolate desserts. Whether is be a chocolate cheesecake or a chocolate cake… this sauce makes the dessert special!
Preparing the Raspberry & Crème de Cassis Sauce
3 cups (one 12-ounce bag) (.7 liters) frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 cup (.23 liters) red currant jelly
2/3 cup (.15 liters) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon (15.4 milliters) arrowroot
1 tablespoon water (15.4 milliters)
1 tablespoon or more Creme de Cassis (15.4 milliters)
Making the Raspberry & Crème de Cassis Sauce
Step 1) Combine Ingredients, cook over medium heat, do not let mixture boil. Strain raspberry mixture into a bowl. Discard seeds. Pour raspberry purée back into saucepan.
Step 2) Mix arrowroot and water in small bowl. Stir in arrowroot . Cook stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a gentle boil. Cool sauce and add in Creme de Cassis as desired, yahoo! Cover and refrigerateRoger Freberg
I love getting emails from people. I was forwarded a particularly interesting series of emails allegedly from one of the administrators of the Cal Poly School of Engineering. It makes wonderful reading as the lack of transparency has always been one of the big issues in dealing with Cal Poly on any level.
I have written the Cal Poly administrator directly to ask if he has any comment and I’ll post his response.
It is troubling that Cal Poly is doing all they can to make the deal regardless of obvious ethical concerns (May 20th deadline). They really should be thinking about whether or not they SHOULD DO the deal at all?
Stay Tuned,
Roger Freberg
PS. I have also received an email from North Carolina which is very interesting… especially since the writer also liked my Beef Stroganoff recipe!
My daughters have been planning their trip to China (Beijing to be exact) for some time. They plan to see all of the great attractions: the Great Wall, the Square, the Forbidden City and a martial arts theater. Karen’s classmate ‘Han’ suggested that she frequent a certain ‘secret’ alley of shops known to the locals… but to keep an eye on changing prices!
The original intent of the trip was in conjunction with a presentation Karen is giving at the Reputation Institute. However, this has evolved into a grand experience for the two of them.
As a parent of adult children, my participation is limited to researching great things to see and do… which is fun… although I have to — sadly — remind myself that I am not the one going! I guess that’s what parents sometimes do… wave at their adventurous offspring as they meet the world.
I did suggest that there is a new culinary school to visit, plus the names of some interesting restaurants… but then, they don’t have all the time in the world.
Have fun!
Dad
Yep, they even have their Business Cards!