I had a very busy past weekend, we went up north to see my sister in law graduate. Two funny things happened on the way home…
Funny part #1: We had pulled off just outside of Madison to a gas station to fill up my car and on the opposite side of the fueling station was this old lady who was struggling to figure out how to pop her gas tank cover. I showed her where it was and as we were pumping gas into each of our respective cars, she starts to strike up a conversation about how much gas was cheaper in Wisconsin than in Illinois, her driving up to a farm, etc. I finished before she did and ran inside to pay for the gas as I was picking up some coffee for the last leg of the trip home. Meanwhile, she paid at the pump, and told Haley who was waiting in the car, something to the effect of, “Your SON was such a nice young man…” (Now for those of you who don’t know, my wife Haley is almost 10 yrs younger than I am.) Hilarious! So I came back and the lady was driving off – she waved and I saw that she hadn’t put her gas cap back on and shut the gas cap door…I ran after her and even managed to tap her car a bit in an effort to get her attention but she kept on driving.
Funny part #2: Second funny thing that happened on the way home is what Haley said…. there was a group of motorcyclists driving past us… and a good portion of them were female… and Haley commented… “There’s CHICKS EVERYWHERE!”… I turned to look at her quizzically and we just burst out laughing…
Good times… 
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With warm chocolate and melted cream filling, this utterly decadent dessert is guaranteed to knock your socks off.
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons Grand Marnier
For the white-chocolate truffle:
6 ounces white chocolate
3 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons softened butter
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1. Melt butter in a double boiler over medium-low heat.
2. Add chocolate chips, heating until mixture is melted.
3. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add chocolate mixture to sugar mixture and beat well.
5. In a separate bowl, combine four eggs, four yolks, and Grand Marnier. Add this to the chocolate mixture and beat until well mixed. Cover and chill overnight.
6. Melt the white chocolate and heavy cream in a double boiler over low heat. Add butter and Grand Marnier and stir until smooth. Chill overnight.
7. Butter and flour six 5-ounce ramekins. Fill 1/3 of each with the chilled chocolate mixture.
8. Add a rounded tablespoon of the truffle mixture. Fill to the top with the chocolate mixture.
9. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Let the cakes sit for 15-20 minutes before inverting. Run a knife around the edges to loosen. Serve with chocolate sauce, raspberries, and/or ice cream if desired. Serves 6.
I will be participating in a Facebook fast for 2 weeks. Starting today, Wednesday at 1pm until Wednesday May 12th at 1pm.
Encouragement and prayer is appreciated.
-brian
After an evening of grilling steak and chicken for 10 people and baking desserts…it’s time to relax. Wish I had a hot tub! :)
semp chicago 2010
totally looking forward to semp chicago 2010.
From their web site, “This 1-week Sonlife Classic training event for High School students will be revised and held July 2010 in Chicago, IL. Jesus taught his disciples to be fishers of men, so we focus this entire week on helping students reach their friends. Our goal will be to target the training of 500 students in peer evangelism, utilizing the amazing city of Chicago as the harvest field. Over 50,000 students have been exposed to this classic training experience, and we are excited about the launch of a revised SEMP.”
I am pumped about staying at Moody Bible Institute, “What are the lodging accommodations? Campus housing at Moody Bible Institute.”
It’s going to give me a taste of what it’s like to be at Moody Bible Institute. I’m taking classes online from them so I really don’t get a chance to be on the campus. I hope to run into some of my professors while there.
-brian
There’s something about the change of seasons that is inspiring. You are walking along the sidewalk or as you drive out the driveway out to work or taking the kids somewhere, you’re seeing the snow melt. The water dripping along the curb and slowly making it’s way into the sewer system.
You can smell the earthy scents come out of the ground as it starts it thaw.
Birds are flying back.
Your next door neighbor fires up his grill on a Sunday afternoon.
Students are looking forward to spring break.
Less cloudy days – more sun light. The changing of the clocks to “spring ahead”.
Spring is in the air….
-brian
Fall in love again…for the first time.
Watch the sun set.
Say what you feel…Good and bad.
Have faith.
Get on the evening news. Appreciate the
fresh air.
Treat your friends like they’re forever.
Learn a different language. Recycle.
See for yourself. Share a skill.
Mind your manners. Vote.
Smile at a stranger.
Graduate.
When you’re 45, do something so silly, even
your
children will be embarrassed.
Wear an outfit from the 80′s.
Keep a secret.
Bring cookies to a new neighbor.
Insist on yourself, never imitate.
Paint your toenails. Have a garden.
Listen to your heart. Go fishing.
Don’t drink and drive.
Create cloud animals.
Go barefoot.
Rollerblade.
Believe in yourself, even when others don’t.
Recover.
Give to charity. Stand up for what you
believe.
Drive fast. Roll down a hill.
Swing on a swing.
Tell a story to a child.
Accept the things you cannot change.
Learn the solar system.
Nap under a tree. Sing off key.
If you’re going to regret it, think again.
Call an old friend.
Plant a tree.
Teach peace.
