Fight

A great two minutes for the creative minds out there. If it were easy, everyone would/could do it.

The Moment

The last month of my life has been fucking crazy. I won't tax you with the details because it's unfair to the people involved and I don't want any blog to read "Whoa is me. My luck sucks. Wahhhh." because it doesn't.

If it did, I'd have no one to blame but myself. I made the decisions to get here. But to steal a line from Lemony Snicket, there have been a series of unfortunate events.

I couldn't be happier about it.

Every moment gives me a perspective. It could be a new one, it could confirm what I already believed to be true. Whatever the perspective achieved, the moment is something that can never be taken away from me.

And I can use these moments, these perspectives, however I choose. They've become more valuable to me than any material possession, because they help me to become a better person. Whether it is perceived as positive or negative, I will use it to be better myself in the future.

There is no such thing as wasted experience unless you forget about it.

My favorite moment?

The next one.

-S. Tobin Fitzpatrick

Christine learns of Laotian Noodle Soup from Felix, the Buddah Baby

Felix teaches our chef about Lao

I make drinks. I don't cook on anything besides a grill. That's about to change thanks to Christine Collins, the new resident chef in The Leisure Study. She is the founder/creator of The Cedar Kitchen, whose mission is to provide healthy, delicious, and affordable meals for you to enjoy in the company of your own home. We're going to feature the easy stuff that impresses, because then you have more time to do what you want, and that's what real leisure is all about. To learn more about Christine, The Cedar Kitchen, and for more recipes; click here. 

"Today we are in Durham, North Carolina with our dearest friends Dustin, Leya and their son Felix. Not only is Felix super talented in spinning, rock ‘n rolling and fist bumping, but he is also an incredibly talented ‘lil chef! Last night his mommy wanted a noodle soup, so Felix suggested a traditional Laotion version. I was shocked he even knew where Lao was, but who was I to say no?! Felix stayed home while we shopped for groceries, but was eager to hop up next to me while we made dinner. Don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients either, it all gets thrown into one pot without much work. This soup is really comforting, fragrant and so easy a baby could make it…Truly!"

-Christine

Christine Collins :: Friday's Lady of Leisure

Please welcome the newest edition to The Leisure Study, Ms. Christine Collins. Christine is