@jakkalbessie
worked for you. It has for me too. Reading about wars, while very important, is very depressing. Same with much of the other crappy stuff going on (like the economy).

I looked up the book, 'Of Time and Turtles' on goodreads. It sounds good, so now I have another thing to read. Thank you!

So Thai Peanut Chicken: Here's an easy way to make it:
Cut some raw chicken breast (about one breast per two people) into bite sized chunks. The chunks should be a bit larger than whole cashews.

Start heating a wok or frying pan - add about 1 1/2 tsp peanut oil, and about the same or up to twice as much soy sauce, per chicken breast. Heat the oil and sauce and then add the chicken breast. Add about one handful of roasted cashews (just salted, no spice) per chicken breast. Then add about 1/2 to 1 tsp of thai red curry paste per chicken breast. Stir it all a lot and often and let the chicken cook almost completely.

Once the chicken is almost cooked I add vegetables, frozen or fresh. I use cabbage (sliced), green beans, squash (yes, zucchini!), broccoli, cauliflower, whatever. Cook the chicken and veggies, until the veggies are done. Might have to cover the pan a bit so it doesn't get burnt. The chicken will be completely done by then. If there's 'water' in the bottom of the pan, let it boil until it's almost gone.

Then add the peanut sauce. When I'm in a hurry I just buy a box of dried peanut sauce and some coconut milk in a can. I add the coconut milk to the chicken mixture, then add the dried packet of sauce (for two people it's about 1/2 a can of coconut milk and one packet of the two packet box of dried peanut sauce). Mix it all up, and cook until the sauce is hot, about 2 minutes or so. And then serve with rice or noodles.

I should note I never ever make a two person amount, I always do four. This is because hubby and I love the left overs! The left overs store well in the fridge and cook up great.

When I've got time, I make fresh peanut sauce. It's basically peanut butter, coconut milk, spices... So, not hard.

Reading this thread this morning was a much needed antidote to all the other news I have been reading. Loved the two legged fox! Reminds me not to feel so sorry for myself when things are not going the way I want them to.

Thanks to you and QMS who has already responded to this thread to put my day in a better frame of reference. Reading a book right now, “Of Time and Turtles” Mending the world, shell by shattered shell. Fascinating and hopeful at the same time.

Your Thai peanut chicken sounded great. Always looking for fresh recipe ideas. Have a great rest of your day.

@on the cusp
I have a blanket something like that. I got it at a charity shop in Scotland, used, old, wool. Very very nice. It cost like 5 pounds, 10$ at the time. It's still one of the basic blankets we use at home, 30 years later!
I would have trouble with dress codes. Or, maybe not. Can one be a Goth lawyer, or a Johnny Cash one, and just wear black? I could do that easy! Have a great weekend!

I dressed accordingly, and the wool plaid jacket I am wearing brought back a lovely memory.
I have a dress code when appearing in court. Remember dress codes? Not even doctors have them now, but we are subject to being held in contempt of court for dropping the dress code ball. Consequently, I have packed my closets full of classic wool jackets. They never go out of style, decade after decade.
So, the memory: about 15 years ago, I went on a spur of the moment tour of Ireland. A friend supplied free airfare. We joined a tour group, visited the country for 11 days. A highlight of the tour was a trip to a wool factory, famous for making custom wool clothing. We heard the lecture, then got turned loose to shop. The factory spokesman walked up to me, asked to feel of my jacket sleeve, the one I am wearing right now. He commented, "That's a very nice jacket." I thanked him, didn't mention I had bought it at a resale clothing event to raise money for the local public library. I paid $5 for it, tipped another $5.
It is nice to read some good news for a change, isn't it? The fox is inspiring. We can overcome most anything if we are determined!
Thanks for the OT, Sima!

@enhydra lutris
Are they really gonna rename birds? Really? So it's gonna be like this, 'Blblbehewrewrwou Hummingbird (once known as Anna's Hummingbird)' like all the news channels do with tweets: 'X (once known as Twitter)'. People are insane! I'm flabbergasted, and amused too! Thanks for that And no, I'm not gonna start calling these birds by their new names, heh. Maybe the next generation can do that.

good bright cheery news, but I'm sure I can if I try.

Hey, somebody realized that bird names celebrate what they're named after, like RED tailed Hawks Celebrate RED and Red Winged blackbirds Celebrate either Red Wing shoes and boots or Red Wing Pottery. Well, maybe not quite. They did decide that birds' names that involve people's names Celebrate those people, like Steller's Jay Celebrates the explorer Steller, and Anna's Hummingbird Celebrates Anna, whomever he or she was. Accordingly, all such birds are going to be renamed to things that will celebrate the birds themselves. I shit you not. The good news? Well, there are still preposterously silly people out there, ain't that good news?

be well and have a good one

@on the cusp
Today, helping my father and mother out the back door and into their car, was so... so... slow. Even Jaska walks faster :). I know I'll get to that point where I walk so slow some day, but not yet!

wife to husband: "I don't care if you chase fast women. You are too slow to catch them."