Dusty Chalk

1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/3 cup water 2 red onions chopped 2 fresh Portobello mushrooms, stems discarded and diced (I scrape the gills out with a spoon before I dice them to keep the chili from being too dark) 2 large carrots (3/4 lb) diced 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced 1 cup dark beer (I prefer a medium red ale it's not as strong, broth or water will work too) 1/4 cut tomato paste 1 chipotle en adobo seeded and finely chopped (I found these in small can in the Mexican food section - freeze the rest for next time) 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon cornmeal (I skip this completely) 1/4 cut light sour cream for topping if desired spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium high heat. Add half the beef and cook until browned about 4 minutes. Transfer the beef to a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining beef Add the water to the skillet; bring to a boil stirring constantly to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet (I skip this step if nothing stuck to my skillet). Transfer the liquid to the slow cooker. Add the onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, beer, tomato paste, chipotle, honey, chili powder, cumin and oregano; mix well. Cover and cook until the beef and vegetable's are fork tender. 4-5 on high or 8-10 on low. (I think low or a mixture of high for an hour or two and then low for longer -- just make sure the meat is tender) (I skip this step) About 20 minutes before the cooking time is up, gradually stir the cornmeal into the slow cooker until blended; cover and cook on high until thickened, about 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream enjoy -- this is a weight watcher recip3 1 1/3 cup serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream is 337 calories, 9g fat, 6 g fiber, 7 points

Bumping...here's what I posted on Facebook, paraphrasing: I know you don't like war. None of us do. I know you want what's best for our soldiers, to come home, all of us do. I know you may disagree with the politics of some of our politicians. All of us do at one point or another. And to protect our rights, from hostile enemies who don't share our values and wish to change us, we have our soldiers. And some of those soldiers do not come home. This day, remember them. I give thanks to those who have paid the ultimate price in these violent times. I hope they all are resting in peace now.

Well if you need any more, you know who to ask... My ex also has a beer chili recipe I've been meaning to try.

https://www.facebook.com/soundgalleryaustin/videos/384964025037246/

Me: returned a guitar to Guitar Center, bought a synth with the store credit.

(squints, mouth forms shape for the 'w' in 'What...?', but no sound emits)

You have the weirdest problems.

...of Meara and Stiller fame. EDIT: I mean, Stiller and Meara -- why do I always do that? And I did it back then, too, so it's got nothing to do with geezin'.

Didn't realize Orphan Black had started back up, so watching season 3 on Amazon Prime. Also, what, I can't watch Game of Thrones on Amazon Prime? Dammit.

John Pinette, I'm Starvin'

Porcupine Tree soundboard from 1999:

Yay on the DIY repair Nate. Sorry, Shelly, especially about the Zoe Keating concert -- this is her first tour since her husband passed away. You'll be fine...eventually. I was grieving once many years ago (over a relationship, not an actual loss of a loved one), and nearly ran someone over, and quickly came to my senses and learned my limitations (don't drive while crying, etc.) after that. Very cool, Chris -- beautiful day for it!

It really pops.

Such a great album, probably my favourite of theirs, definitely the one I've listened to the most. The Box is definitely my favourite track.

Nils Frahm & Dawn of MIDI (melodic experimental electronica -- short, appear to be incomplete, I would love to know what Nils is doing with those big things behind him, they're some sort of custom instrument -- I'm thinking pipe organ, but for all I know they're cajones...big cajones :/ ). EDIT: Looks like I came in towards the end, but otherwise it's a lot longer than 16:00. @ self.

Happy birthday, Brent! (carb-free party favour noise)

What a great actor.

^ Lollers. "And you thought you had big bollocks..." Unrelated v: https://www.facebook.com/everythingisterrible/videos/10155577230695517/

I believe Willy is his first name and Nilly is his last name. It's one person. There might be a gay joke in there, too.

I have many fond memories of seeing them in the 70s. RIP Marques Haynes.

Happy belated! (party favour noise)

Happy birthday! (party favour noise)

Happy belated! (party favour noise)

Dell Latitude here. I used the E6520 several years ago, and it kept going strong even when we threw virtual machines on it. I'd get whatever the current equivalent is. 16GB minimum. My MSI isn't very professional looking at all -- bright red, dragons, etc. I looked up the one you selected and it's probably fine. But I'd re-image the OS, which I will be doing on mine soon.