Happy JWST day! NASA is set to release the first batch of photos today and I can't wait.
32 thoughts on “July 12, 2022: I Can See For Miles And Miles”
Some new pretty pictures from JWST.
Put a ring on it! 💍
Compare views of the Southern Ring nebula and its pair of stars by Webb’s NIRCam (L) & MIRI (R) instruments. The dimmer, dying star is expelling gas and dust that Webb sees through in unprecedented detail: https://t.co/tlougFWg8B#UnfoldTheUniversepic.twitter.com/yOMMmQcAfA
Just finished the first season of The Bear. I really like it so far. It does capture a very palpable level of stress in restaurant kitchens. Other things that come to mind: family, community, anxiety, conflict resolution, forgiveness, redemption and so many other words that help define my own experience in the business. The writing and character development is solid. Not safe to watch at work, or around little ones, but a great show if you can handle the stress. My f book group of fellow restaurant owners love it, for the most part. It is a stress ball of a show if you are in the business and some of my buddies just could not finish the first show due to that stress.
I finished Shoresy last night (surprisingly good!) and was about to start the first episode, but decided to hold off. It was a bit too late to start something that intense. I'm thinking I'll get around to it though.
Yes, all my Letterkenny buddies are telling me that Shoresy is even better. Can't wait to dig into it!!
I had heard about episode 7 of The Bear and knew what I was in for but still was not prepared for how intense that was. I think it was filmed in real time. Perhaps not one continuous shot but sure seemed like it.
Other people who have worked kitchens have said similar to what you said as well.
My only nit was that it's set in River North, but The Beef should be a southside joint. All the staff are White Sox fans. No way they commuting up north. Sydney gets on at Clinton Station which is north, why she also a Sox fan?
perhaps the Cubs Factor carries over outside of baseball?
I had a hard time with each of the first three episodes. Very good show, but a bit anxiety inducing for me and I'm not even in the biz.
Wow. Talk about timing. One of my sous chefs severely sprained his ankle and is going to miss a week of work. A key kitchen employee is having some mental health issues and is voluntarily admitting herself to a mental health facility. Another newer cook is having big issues at home and left us with no notice. All in a week in which I am catering a friends wedding (Saturday). Spent 3 hours this morning in crisis mode patchworking a schedule that I hope works for the weekend. I was already scheduled all 7 days myself. We have made the call to close on Mondays for a few weeks minimally to save wear and tear on our kitchen staff. I am not yet in total "Bear" mode on the outside... but man... I am feeling it on the inside.
Recommendations for Duluth? We're going to be up there for a few days in August while I attend a work conference. Specifically looking for restaurants. And if I can slip away and check out one of the breweries, I'd love to do that too - if I could pick just 1, which one should it be? Other recommendations? It's been a very long time since I've been up there.
The Lincoln Park Craft District is the way to go. Personally I'm a huge fan of OMC (the brisket will bring a tear to your eye) and Bent Paddle but there are other breweries there too.
Also Ursa Minor is a smallish, women-owned brewery that has coal-fired pizzas. Not as busy as OMC or Bent Paddle. It's just down the street from both.
OMC, Bent Paddle, and Ursa Minor are all fantastic (and incredibly closely located). The lift bridge is cool, but otherwise I find Canal Park to be overrated.
Oh, and you can sit in Bent Paddle and order OMC for takeout and then walk the half-block to pick it up and bring it back (I just did that a month ago). Trying to get a table at OMC can take a little while otherwise.
I'll second OMC.
The only reason I venture anywhere near Canal Park is for Vikre Distillery. Which is a good reason, btw.
Oh and Burrito Union is one the few authentic Mexican places, if that's what you like. Up the shore a bit but easy to find.
I like the smokehouse on canal park.
Smoked lake trout sammie at the Canal Park Smokehaus. Eggs Benedict at Sir Benedict's tavern. Onion rings at the Pickwick. Betty's Pies up the shore (raspberry cream pie a favorite of this boyo).,
Oh and they sell smoked lake trout at a joint in 2 Harbors just north of downtown.
Russ Kendall’s.
Plus, Burrito Union is owned by Fitger's, so the tap list is really good
Been a long time since I've been there, but the depot is pretty cool to visit.
I worked at the depot and St. Louis county historical society when I was in college. Very fond memories of my time there.
Some new pretty pictures from JWST.
Just finished the first season of The Bear. I really like it so far. It does capture a very palpable level of stress in restaurant kitchens. Other things that come to mind: family, community, anxiety, conflict resolution, forgiveness, redemption and so many other words that help define my own experience in the business. The writing and character development is solid. Not safe to watch at work, or around little ones, but a great show if you can handle the stress. My f book group of fellow restaurant owners love it, for the most part. It is a stress ball of a show if you are in the business and some of my buddies just could not finish the first show due to that stress.
I finished Shoresy last night (surprisingly good!) and was about to start the first episode, but decided to hold off. It was a bit too late to start something that intense. I'm thinking I'll get around to it though.
Yes, all my Letterkenny buddies are telling me that Shoresy is even better. Can't wait to dig into it!!
I had heard about episode 7 of The Bear and knew what I was in for but still was not prepared for how intense that was. I think it was filmed in real time. Perhaps not one continuous shot but sure seemed like it.
Other people who have worked kitchens have said similar to what you said as well.
My only nit was that it's set in River North, but The Beef should be a southside joint. All the staff are White Sox fans. No way they commuting up north. Sydney gets on at Clinton Station which is north, why she also a Sox fan?
perhaps the Cubs Factor carries over outside of baseball?
I had a hard time with each of the first three episodes. Very good show, but a bit anxiety inducing for me and I'm not even in the biz.
Wow. Talk about timing. One of my sous chefs severely sprained his ankle and is going to miss a week of work. A key kitchen employee is having some mental health issues and is voluntarily admitting herself to a mental health facility. Another newer cook is having big issues at home and left us with no notice. All in a week in which I am catering a friends wedding (Saturday). Spent 3 hours this morning in crisis mode patchworking a schedule that I hope works for the weekend. I was already scheduled all 7 days myself. We have made the call to close on Mondays for a few weeks minimally to save wear and tear on our kitchen staff. I am not yet in total "Bear" mode on the outside... but man... I am feeling it on the inside.
Recommendations for Duluth? We're going to be up there for a few days in August while I attend a work conference. Specifically looking for restaurants. And if I can slip away and check out one of the breweries, I'd love to do that too - if I could pick just 1, which one should it be? Other recommendations? It's been a very long time since I've been up there.
The Lincoln Park Craft District is the way to go. Personally I'm a huge fan of OMC (the brisket will bring a tear to your eye) and Bent Paddle but there are other breweries there too.
https://www.frostriver.com/seven-must-visit-businesses-in-the-lincoln-park-craft-district.
Also Ursa Minor is a smallish, women-owned brewery that has coal-fired pizzas. Not as busy as OMC or Bent Paddle. It's just down the street from both.
OMC, Bent Paddle, and Ursa Minor are all fantastic (and incredibly closely located). The lift bridge is cool, but otherwise I find Canal Park to be overrated.
Oh, and you can sit in Bent Paddle and order OMC for takeout and then walk the half-block to pick it up and bring it back (I just did that a month ago). Trying to get a table at OMC can take a little while otherwise.
I'll second OMC.
The only reason I venture anywhere near Canal Park is for Vikre Distillery. Which is a good reason, btw.
Oh and Burrito Union is one the few authentic Mexican places, if that's what you like. Up the shore a bit but easy to find.
I like the smokehouse on canal park.
Smoked lake trout sammie at the Canal Park Smokehaus. Eggs Benedict at Sir Benedict's tavern. Onion rings at the Pickwick. Betty's Pies up the shore (raspberry cream pie a favorite of this boyo).,
Oh and they sell smoked lake trout at a joint in 2 Harbors just north of downtown.
Russ Kendall’s.
Plus, Burrito Union is owned by Fitger's, so the tap list is really good
Been a long time since I've been there, but the depot is pretty cool to visit.
I worked at the depot and St. Louis county historical society when I was in college. Very fond memories of my time there.
My whole family enjoys the food at Duluth Grill.
I haven't been to Positively 3rd Street Bakery, but we've bought their granola here and it's great.
Duluth Grill is great too. But note, post-pandemic, Duluth Grill is Breakfast and Lunch only. I think they now close at 3:00p
I hope Tony LaRussa manages the White Sox long enough to break Connie Mack's games managed record
This is the difficult point in life where the kids need to take away dad's keys.
That’s all the more on the nose for TLR…
Reinsdorf probably shouldn’t be any driving baseball decisions at this stage, but I guess he’s still signing the checques.
I’m in Atlanta on business with a free evening so I’m heading to the Braves/Mets game. Serendipity, FTW!
Try not to start ushing!
Ha!
Hey, where'd Talbot go?
I just now noticed Ron Washington is coaching third base for Atlanta.