has it been raining recently in Oregon? Well, hmmmmm…..
(photo from imgur)
When distilled beverages are aged in wooden barrels, a portion of the liquid is lost to evaporation through the pores of the wood. For a spirit like rum which is distilled in tropical and warm temperate regions, the loss can reach (exceed?) 10% annually, whereas spirits aged in colder climates might lose 1-2%. The alcohol “lost” due to evaporation is called “the angels’ share”.
New names
This happened back in October. It’s a happy story, but as with most victories, there’s a background of sadness and injustice that needed to be set right.
The story made me think of the place in Revelation where Jesus says he’s going to give a new name to everyone who is victorious: And I will give to each one a white stone, and on the stone will be engraved a new name that no one understands except the one who receives it (Revelation 2:17, NLT).
walking down University St after the grammar course exam this afternoon
Christmas decorating made easy (with thanks to Ken, hairstylist extraordinaire)
I made a picasaweb album and can’t figure out how to share it. Sigh (as someone we know and love would say). Here’s a small sample.
This is what I had for lunch last Tuesday, and this is the chef who prepared it. It was on the menu as HOLE FISH.
Coral-bark Japanese maple
A bit misty this morning, mysterious … we’ll have a sunny fall day later, but for now this is what illuminates the scene outside my kitchen window
