tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:40 +0000LifeTravelfamilyFoodPhilosophicalPilotLifeWorkHistoryRantArtFunMovieNewsWebPoliticsBookshttp://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)Blogger198125Butterflysunshinehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-5304913155145395188Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:50:00 +00002012-01-29T15:50:40.812-05:00Looks like a normal house in Winter Park only this one is on Key Biscayne. $8.5 mil!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/NdnIBh73I2k/our-next-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/our-next-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-7380871641995313335Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:14:00 +00002012-01-29T10:11:48.615-05:00FunTravelThe cups weren't big enough for 'Chryle' sized rum'n'cokes.... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/iul39kHLWWU/rum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/rum.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-8215743813462032060Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:43:00 +00002012-01-29T10:10:40.331-05:00FunList of songs played on 1/28/12: 1. The Wino and I Know 2. License to Chill3. Cuban Crime of Passion 4. 5 O'Clock Somewhere5. Grapefruit Juicy Fruit 6. Come Monday 7. Jamaica Mistaka8. Pencil Thin Mustache9. Everybody's Got a Cousin in Miami 10. Volcano11.  Cheeseburger on Paradise12.  One Particular Harbor(break) Creola13. Knee Deep (cover Zach Brown)14. Havana Daydreaming15. Get Drunk and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/aa7JkfaO6Q8/buffett-miami-2012-set-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/buffett-miami-2012-set-list.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-6509670114012815839Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:52:00 +00002012-01-29T10:09:10.283-05:00LifeFunTravelLast night our friends Kyle and Rachel arrived for our Jimmy Buffett weekend. Last night we enjoyed 4R followed by Kyle's Key Lime Pie and margaritas. Now we're about half way to Miami. The concert starts at 7pm, tailgating at 5pm. Rachel is trying to get as much studying done as she can since she has to take a big exam on Monday. The rest of us however plan to chill in Miami until Monday http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/TwvDLjRFI10/it-5-o-somewhere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/it-5-o-somewhere.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-4755832487257258262Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:35:00 +00002012-01-24T23:38:06.058-05:00LifePhilosophicalhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/UjEfXd5kIFo/this-is-your-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-is-your-life.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-324439341909061274Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:11:00 +00002012-01-24T23:35:18.034-05:00FoodTonight we felt like being chefs. Earlier Chris went to a new local butcher shop and got some naturally raised and fed, local ground Chicken.  While I made red sauce Chris made us some meat balls. I started with chopped onion and lots of garlic, added chili oil, salt, pepper and dried spices, once those flavors had mingled (and delightfully filled my house) I added a large can of pureed tomatoeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/CU_RCdW2a-Q/another-manic-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/another-manic-monday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-2270384937057037840Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:07:00 +00002012-01-24T23:11:26.973-05:00LifeWe spent a couple hours kayaking around Lake Ivanhoe in the shadow of downtown Orlando today. Since it's more like three connected lakes there's plenty to explore in theory, our challenge was that we really enjoy the wildlife and since Ivanhoe is so polluted there really isn't much. We did spy plenty of birds though, I even managed to capture several in flight. Even without any gator or turtle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/APk9yQsEovY/paddling-away-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/paddling-away-sunday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-1425767142219050421Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:24:00 +00002012-01-18T13:59:56.146-05:00FoodGuess what I made tonight... It has a kick this time! Recipe is here.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/KPqzBjDokSU/butternut.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/butternut.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-5208943426239958907Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:11:00 +00002012-01-15T01:12:18.032-05:00FoodTonight we tried Banana "Ice Cream", a recipe from the Esselstyn cook book. Take super ripe banana (we used 1.5 larger) and slice. Place slices on wax paper and freeze. Place frozen banana in a blender and blend. Result is Banana "Ice Cream". We were quite dubious, as I'm sure you can imagine. It was AMAZING! Creamy and sweet, almost too sweet for me. We at it with sliced strawberries and it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/GyCVPQN4z_8/banana-goodness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)2http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/banana-goodness.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-7340380476530389353Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:07:00 +00002012-01-15T01:14:48.994-05:00FoodPilotLifeI am so proud of Chris. Being a pilot eating well is an incredible challenge. He's constantly in airports and hotels which means eating at restaurants. But with on new commitment to a lifestyle change he's had to really step it up. We committed to get meat out of the house, but he does still eat chicken while on the road occasionally. He's nixed the cheese all together though! For the most part http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/mpQOhYeETk4/pilots-diet-for-him.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/pilots-diet-for-him.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-1550895054147880907Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:40:00 +00002012-01-15T01:09:55.964-05:00WorkI started a new contract mid-December which came with a new office. It's a really cool building and I'm lucky enough to sit on the ground floor right near the lobby. Not only does this mean I have a short walk to my desk, but I also get super duper vaulted ceilings. I sit in an area referred to as The Fishbowl because it is just a mini cubicle farm encased in glass. Above the fishbowl is a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/gRrKyZQfdCg/new-home-away-from-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-home-away-from-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-8777384024286445799Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:58:00 +00002012-01-15T00:27:02.519-05:00PhilosophicalMy mind is a scary place and goes down all sorts of random tangents. Often I find myself trying to envision those around me as children, partly because I enjoy the challenge of seeing through their current features and partly because I find pleasure in picturing adults as wide eyed, innocent, energetic children. It seems that this is easier to do with elderly folks, and some people are nearly http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/-X1zKKKM6fc/childlike-men.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/childlike-men.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-6459663303857121232Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:03:00 +00002012-01-15T00:24:55.283-05:00LifeFor a long time I've joked about opening or joining a commune. For the past year or so I've talked more seriously about it and those around me have begun joking about joining me. Since birth my mother has bought all her children an ornament each year. Typically something with a link to their life theme for the past year. The original idea being that when each child reached adulthood they could http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/9pYnEAkUwaM/my-life-on-tree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-life-on-tree.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-8319662089470724335Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:53:00 +00002012-01-15T00:24:22.450-05:00LifePhilosophicalFoodBooksfamilyOver the past few months Chris and I have managed to enact a lifestyle change. It started the week after Thanksgiving when we both committed to a Raw Diet Cleanse. We agreed to eat only raw fruits and vegetables for as long as we could. After some research we decided that at least 7 days was required. We found some quick and easy raw recipes on about.com which got us started. For me I had a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/NIM6aCqd8NA/2012-year-of-vegetarian.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-year-of-vegetarian.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-6145684526004219948Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:35:00 +00002012-01-08T17:53:24.481-05:00LifeRantI think the use of social media is astounding. It's endlessly amazing to me how I can click around Facebook and see photos and details about the life of someone from India or Australia. I think the fact that it has become so common place to use social media to stay connected is a positive thing for society....in theory.Twitter and Facebook have become commonly used verbs. People 'check in' at http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/LTBXezUrXnI/digressing-from-facebook-back-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)1http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2012/01/digressing-from-facebook-back-old.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-5852007082618113073Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:35:00 +00002011-11-14T21:45:30.207-05:00I think it might be time for a change of purpose.Everything is moving so quickly and thoroughly to snack sizes. While I have managed to avoid the twitter craze I've definitly found myself gravitating to Facebook. I know, I'm ashamed. but really it's become necessary to stay in touch with society as a whole. These days no one has time for something as cumbersom and old fashioned as a blog they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/3eZnanxS3iM/year-later.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2011/11/year-later.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-937995787359893687Wed, 03 Nov 2010 02:58:00 +00002010-11-02T23:21:05.161-04:00PoliticsApparently Florida wants a different kind of change in 2010 - the results are overwhelmingly Republican. Which I'm okay with - balance is so important. I do get nervous about the Tea Party folks though - they're just another form of extreme and I don't think they would take our country toward the goal of balance. All that said - here are the results so far. The amendment results aren't for sure http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/7VEzGoKe06s/midterm-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/11/midterm-results.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-305266501065822470Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-11-02T23:21:34.878-04:00PoliticsMid term elections are next Tuesday and in Central Florida early voting ends next Saturday. I invested quite a bit of time researching the candidates and amendments on the ballot in Central Florida and that I would like to share.To see a sample ballot for you area go here.NPR is always a good place to start. They held debates between local candidates on the local broadcast called Intersections. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/Lk7ZLfiwFRk/voting-for-my-fl-friends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/10/voting-for-my-fl-friends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-1349992528384426298Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:26:00 +00002010-08-17T10:59:15.096-04:00WebNewsRantPoliticsI have never claimed to be a super political person, in fact if you read my limited postings on Politics you will see that I state this frequently. I often find myself getting fired up about politically motivated issues but not having the cause or place to pour my passion into. Lately my soap box has frequently involved Network Neutrality. Yes, I'm still on this.Today I had the time to read http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/w034ESo-L2o/google-confusion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)4http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/google-confusion.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-4289601662859321787Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:24:00 +00002010-08-16T22:39:21.254-04:00WebNewsRantPoliticsFor some time now I've been following and supporting the concept of Net Neutrality, specifically through SavetheInternet.com. Computers and the internet are an integral part of my life. Chris and I both use the internet countless times a day to plan trips, keep in touch with each other, keep in touch with our friends and just generally keep our lives in sync. Knowing this, keeping it open, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/vlHR7vOxWRw/is-google-evil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/is-google-evil.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-7034457104290449052Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:22:00 +00002010-08-16T10:25:10.194-04:00WebRantWhen did Pen Pal become a code word for Cyber Sex?I've had a lot of time on my hands lately so I was following up on old emails and found myself looking at the website for an American run orphanage in China that encourages the kids to have pen pals. This led me to search for other overseas penal opportunities. After more than 20 minutes of searching and clicking around all I have found are sites http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/JKzmFM_BwOg/pen-pal-perversion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/pen-pal-perversion.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-777281847144180461Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:26:00 +00002010-08-05T07:53:35.099-04:00LifeThis has been a good few weeks. My Italian boys are in town which always puts me in a good mood, we have such a great time together. But aside from that, I've been insanely busy. Well, not even that busy but compared to my life a few months ago, or even one month ago, my social calendar has been pleasingly full.The funny thing is that I'm realizing that I'm more of a loaner than I ever would havehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/44C60GakRIQ/self-exploration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/self-exploration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-2119467293038605679Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:33:00 +00002010-08-01T11:24:57.417-04:00LifeFunfamilyMy birthweek is over but it was a good one. I wrapped it up yesterday with some pool time with some friends and got to witness this little guys first pool dunk - he did awesome!Then it was off to see Thomas at Bad Dog Production for the newest addition to my body:I've been planning this for several years so I was stoked to finally make it a reality. Mom went with me for moral support and to do http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/td_-qqn654s/birthweek-2010-wrap-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/08/birthweek-2010-wrap-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-1829901438174022467Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:48:00 +00002010-07-29T13:17:23.592-04:00LifePhilosophicalFunfamilyChris and I splurged and used a small piece of our tax money to buy Dave Matthews Band tickets so we could join my cousin and aunt for some good times. It was my aunt's birthday gift and coincided with mine as well.Since I just started a new job it was a bit complicated but completely worth it.We spent a couple of hours in my cousin's RV before the concert. They happened to park next to the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/Uv1iX17Hsk0/dmb-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/07/dmb-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4539808629691547257.post-5669199183613134704Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:30:00 +00002010-07-27T15:44:11.814-04:00RantPoliticsCan someone please explain to me why it costs $49.95 to download a pdf version of the "Greencard Information Guide" from the US Department of Immigration's website? Seriously? $50 to view an online file about the process?Don't even get me started on my recent discovery that someone living in the US illegally can apply for and be awarded welfare and have their child educated in our overcrowded, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Butterflysunshine/~3/13LBcTH3A1s/for-love-of-country.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ButterflySunshine)0http://butterflysunshine.blogspot.com/2010/07/for-love-of-country.html