Chaotic Coffee Klatch (tea also available)

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I think it's clear life is a mixture of both. Chance and free will. And sometimes the will of others than yourself.

It sure can mess with your minds and moods, eh?

 

[Paul_Chance]

I've always loved the expression (from the book by the same title) "Chance in the House of Fate".

I think that is an accurate description of life as I have experienced it.

 

[Cindy027]

It sure can mess with your minds and moods, eh?

That’s the phases of the moon

 

[cascadiabound]

I've always loved the expression (from the book by the same title) "Chance in the House of Fate".

I think that is an accurate description of life as I have experienced it.

Author?

 

[Strixaluco]

I get that, especially with my small kitchen. My air fryer multi-tasks as a toaster/toaster oven. I also do not own a mixer or a microwave, so that helps in the space saving department. Also I don't own a coffee machine as I don't drink coffee (I know, I know). But I do have a crock pot (which I keep in the basement until needed.

I don't own a coffee machine either, only a French press for coffee-drinking guests. Water kettle is the item I use daily. And I wouldn't ever use the Instant pot if it was in the basement.

Microwave I do have (standing over my extra freezer), though if I was designing a minimal kitchen I would choose a oven with microwave function instead of a separate microwave. (This kitchen isn't exactly minimal, but has been designed in the beginning of 80's when they didn't need to think about where to place microwave.)

I don't make much single servings. I cook ordinary 4-person meals usually, and eat more than once from it. So microwave is essential.

 

[Strixaluco]

It sure can mess with your minds and moods, eh?

Well sometimes, when you realise you've been dealt some harsh cards.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I don't own a coffee machine either, only a French press for coffee-drinking guests. Water kettle is the item I use daily. And I wouldn't ever use the Instant pot if it was in the basement.

Microwave I do have (standing over my extra freezer), though if I was designing a minimal kitchen I would choose a oven with microwave function instead of a separate microwave. (This kitchen isn't exactly minimal, but has been designed in the beginning of 80's when they didn't need to think about where to place microwave.)

I don't make much single servings. I cook ordinary 4-person meals usually, and eat more than once from it. So microwave is essential.

There are some wonderful new multiple application appliances. I once saw one in 1950s red color toater oven with air fryer feature and on top of it were 2 small burners.

 

[Paul_Chance]

"Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of Heredity" by Jennifer Ackerman

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I get that, especially with my small kitchen. My air fryer multi-tasks as a toaster/toaster oven. I also do not own a mixer or a microwave, so that helps in the space saving department. Also I don't own a coffee machine as I don't drink coffee (I know, I know). But I do have a crock pot (which I keep in the basement until needed.

 

[BrendaBear]

I have pondered the fate vs chance vs we create our experience stuff for most of my life. And the last 3 years particularly made me question everything I thought I knew. Now, I am Shultz-girl. I know nothing!!!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I have pondered the fate vs chance vs we create our experience stuff for most of my life. And the last 3 years particularly made me question everything I thought I knew. Now, I am Shultz-girl. I know nothing!!!

I can relate. That feeling come and goes with me. I am going to a New Orleans Style Jazz fundraiser tonight with friends. Maybe I need to get out of this house for awhile. Maybe I will come back in a better mood. Hugs Brenda

 

[Paul_Chance]

I think that's kind of wrapped in the nature of life. Figure life out. Life throws a curve. Figure it out again. Next curve. Okay, you got it now. Bean ball. Repeat until the game reaches the end.

Learning to live on a constantly shifting landscape is a big part of life.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I think that's kind of wrapped in the nature of life. Figure life out. Life throws a curve. Figure it out again. Next curve. Okay, you got it now. Bean ball. Repeat until the game reaches the end.

Learning to live on a constantly shifting landscape is a big part of life.

I have used the baseball analogy too. Too many damn curveballs! Give me a straight fast ball OK?

 

[BrendaBear]

I think that's kind of wrapped in the nature of life. Figure life out. Life throws a curve. Figure it out again. Next curve. Okay, you got it now. Bean ball. Repeat until the game reaches the end.

Learning to live on a constantly shifting landscape is a big part of life.

That has been my experience. I used to read a whole lot of different philosophy stuff that called to me. Unfortunately they don’t all mesh, at all.

So now I have a head full of gibberish and can’t make sense of it anymore.

I used to have very good intuition, but it seems to have abandoned me.

 

[cascadiabound]

I think that's kind of wrapped in the nature of life. Figure life out. Life throws a curve. Figure it out again. Next curve. Okay, you got it now. Bean ball. Repeat until the game reaches the end.

Learning to live on a constantly shifting landscape is a big part of life.

I think of things being very cyclical in nature... that things come round again and again in different forms.
Life lessons that I have to learn all over again every decade or so...
Grief that I think I'm done with I have to process all over again in a different way as new experiences and new wisdom create pathways not available the last time.

It's both painful and cathartic.
Embrace every moment.
Nothing is guaranteed.
Kindness matters.

 

[Photog1rl]

Have a chocolate cherry muffin to top it off:View attachment 2215374

Recipe, please!

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Estimated time between getting home from work just now and taking my pants off - about 14 seconds. Would've been a lot quicker, except the dog insisted on being let outside first. Stupid dog.

 

[Photog1rl]

There’s a cooking show host in the US (and elsewhere I imagine) named Alton Brown. Very informative and entertaining, but one thing we like about him is he is not a fan of one-use gadgets. Everything he uses in his kitchen is a multi tasked. That said, our new oven has an air fryer but we haven’t used that yet.

I like Alton brown because he often talks about the science of cooking and I enjoy that aspect.

 

[Paul_Chance]

That has been my experience. I used to read a whole lot of different philosophy stuff that called to me. Unfortunately they don’t all mesh, at all.

So now I have a head full of gibberish and can’t make sense of it anymore.

I used to have very good intuition, but it seems to have abandoned me.

I've never had good intuition. I've moved through life as more of a bull in the china shop. When it doubt, just charge. LOL - it's worked, in it's own way. Can't say I'd recommend it though.

 

[BrendaBear]

I wanted to see some good rope work… found this

 

[Paul_Chance]

Well, it is good rope work.

 

[BrendaBear]

I've never had good intuition. I've moved through life as more of a bull in the china shop. When it doubt, just charge. LOL - it's worked, in it's own way. Can't say I'd recommend it though.

I have observed nothing is universal in humans. Intuition, health, drama, all that stuff.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Recipe, please!

OK and I will send a PM. Probably tomorrow morning!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Getting ready to go out tonight. I will let you know later if getting out with friends helps. See you later Chaos denziens!

 

[cascadiabound]

Getting ready to go out tonight. I will let you know later if getting out with friends helps. See you later Chaos denziens!

Hope it does.
Try to do one random act of kindness. It will release mood lifting serotonin and dopamine.
Hugs!