“Our lives and our choices, like quantum trajectories, are understood moment-to-moment. At each point of intersection, each encounter, suggests a new potential direction.” Cloud Atlas
Songs of the day....I hope you Dance....The Mummer's Dance.....
Storypeople's Center on Wheels:
I spent a long time trying to find my center until I looked closely one night and found it had wheels and moved easily in the slightest breeze, so now I spend less time sitting and more time sailing.
McDougall Chili with Yams
Servings: 6-8
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 3⁄4 cups water
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 1⁄2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 cups peeled and chopped yams
1 cup red lentils
2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoon peanut butter (optional)
2 tablespoons lime juice (optional)
Place 1⁄4 cup of the water in a large soup pot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and crushed pep- per. Mix well, then add the remaining water, yams, lentils, tomatoes, and beans. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the peanut butter, one tablespoon at a time, if using. Season with lime juice and a bit of sea salt, if desired.
