"Ad astra per alia porci"

My Bane

Gene — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 07:41:23 +0000

I hate this rooster. His definition of “morning” doesn’t match my ideal vacation wake up time…….he must become nuggets.

White Coat Ceremony

Gene — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 17:45:53 +0000

They say your two happiest days as a med student are the day you graduate and your initial experience as a “physician in training”……..the White Coat Ceremony. So, on August 6, 2006 I walked across the stage on the health sciences campus and gladly accepted my coat without tripping or looking to goofy. Then, I sat patiently and listened to the various speakers iterate how hard the next four years of my life will be. Nevertheless, a good time was had by all. And, believe it or not on Monday, as I take my first class, know now that you guys can ask me all kinds of medical related questions that I will not yet know the answer to. Although, I’ll do my best to explain why your elbow hurts or why your left foot is longer than your right and if that’s a “bad” thing.

Note to self

Gene — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:41:00 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, DO NOT pee on your jellyfish sting. This is for all you beachgoers that read this blog…which is probably zero, because all five of you live a bit far from jellyfish stomping grounds.

RUN SFM!

Gene — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 23:41:01 +0000

Friday, July 28th, 2006…… Scott Jones, Elizabeth Leasure, and myself descended upon San Francisco to take part in 26.2 miles of physical pain and beautiful scenery. It’s a love, hate relationship this running thing. However, if there is one city that can make the last six miles of marathoning a fond memory, San Fran is the one. The temperature was a perfect 63 degrees Fahrenheit and the Cytomax was lukewarm and fresh from the plastic bottle. Scott and I cruised through the first twenty miles, racing cars across the golden gate and intimidating the sea lions along the fisherman’s wharf. Unfortunately, the last six miles included an incline other than “flat” and “downhill.” However, this did not deter us. My time you ask? Well, that would be a number as close to the four hour mark without going over…that’s right, I finished the race in 3:59:59. Check out the pics and assorted SFM paraphernalia.

Marathoning and Cancer

Gene — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 04:09:57 +0000

On October 22nd several of us will be taking part in the Chicago Marathon once again. This year, the lovely Alison Jolin (intense girl in brown polo) will be running to raise awareness and money for The American Cancer Society. Click on this link for more information and for the chance to donate money to the ACS and support Alison as she takes part in her first marathon!

The “57 Inches From Center” Mix

Gene — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:28:08 +0000

Here’s a random collection of songs that popped out at me while surfing through iTunes. Yes, I have that much time on my hands. If you haven’t introduced yourself to Turin Brakes, do it, they won’t let you down.

Brownies

josh — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:11:10 +0000

Brummel & Brown, for greasing the pan
Flour, for dusting the buttered pan
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar, sifted
1 cup brown sugar, sifted
8 ounces Brummel & Brown
1 1/4 cups dutch process cocoa, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 45-55 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it’s done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it’s mostly cool.

Before…During…After

Gene — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 19:37:01 +0000

Moved into the new apartment this past week. Here’s a little before action, or as I like to say, “the last time you will ever see it clean.”

Special thanks to mom, dad, and Scott in helping amass the clutter in the following pictures.

Finally after some long hard work, a few beers, and a couple of Mario Tennis breaks we arrive at the first version of “Gene’s pad.” Note, if you plan of constructing concrete block shelves, build them when you actually get to your new place and put down plenty of newspaper while spraypainting. That way they actually “fit” and you don’t have a nice sploched black porch….like mine. Regardless, this is the final look, minus a few decorations.

Spaghetti Marco Polo

josh — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 19:29:32 +0000

…adapted from Julia Child, as seen on Mr. Rogers, many, many, years ago. This is a very simple recipe, packed with carbs.

1/2 package of spaghetti (the normal size package)
1 can of tuna
4 oz of shredded swiss cheese
bundle of green onions, chopped
1 4 oz can black olives
1 4 oz jar of pimientos
Cook the spaghetti according to manufacturer instructions. Drain and place in bowl. Add the remainder of ingredients, toss, serve. You may want to sprinkle with a little parmesan cheese, for taste (and mouth feel).

Gene’s Beans

josh — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:04:34 +0000

…it should be called Alison’s Beans, but I couldn’t help myself with the alliteration. Since everyone keeps asking for the recipe for Vegetarian Chimichangas, this seemed the appropriate place to post this recipe.

Vegetarian Chimichangas

2 c cole slaw mix (bagged)

1 c cheese

1 can black beans (14 oz)

1 c salsa

10-12 tortillas

Sour cream

Preheat the oven to 350°. Rinse the black bean in a colander. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (except the tortillas). Place roughly a palm-sized quantity in the middle of the tortilla. First, fold the bottom in, then the sides. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Bake 15 minutes at 350°. Serve topped with a little bit of sour cream.