When time allows we recount our previous year. Hopefully you remember this post, where we looked at 2012. We still are amazed at how little space is required to live comfortably. We are blessed to have room enough for a large dinner table, which was used to capacity a few times last year. We are even more blessed for having friends and family that want to join us.
Best Meal Out
C - Nothing compares to the eating experience we had one night at a local restaurant called Post 390. The food was incredible (I still remember the whole grilled red fish I had), but what made this so special was the attention the chef paid direct attention to C's dairy allergy. He came by and talked about various options, as well as brought us each a dessert on the house. Here is a previous post to Post 390.
T - I discovered pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup whose broth is the star component. It does not have an exotic or unrecognizable taste, rather its a combination of many tastes that will all be familiar. Normally a beef broth with noodles, your choice of meats (sometimes tripe is added) and lots of vegetables. Always served with fresh basil, bean sprouts, lime, and optionally a healthy dose of hot sauce. I prefer the chicken based ones, but all are good. Best served on cold rainy days, but good anytime. Here is a previous link to one of my favorite pho spots.
Best Entertainment
C - We just happened to be reading the "whats happening this week" section of the Globe and noticed Chris Isaak would be here the following day. A few taps on the phone and virtual tickets where had. An incredible 2 hour concert of Chris belting out his sultry tunes with a few Christmas songs added in. Here is a video of him singing a few years back, not bad for almost 60.
T - All the high tech talks one can go to for free. When I can, I attend talks in Cambridge on an up and coming programming language called Clojure. I am humbled by the intellect in this town. Usually about 20 of us, and there is free beer and pizza. Here is a link to the group if you are interested.
Most Interesting Book
T/C - Boys in the Boat. Hands down one of the top non fiction books we have ever read. Most historical non fiction leaves me wondering how much of it is true, this one I don't care, it is just a great story. We did not actually read the book, rather listened to it. If you have not experienced audible.com its a great way to pass the time away in a car. I have missed my exit more than once listening to a great book.
Most Interesting Article Read
T/C An article entitled "How politics makes us Stupid" was highly entertaining. And it did exactly what the author wanted, make people react. The reader's digest version of the article is that people were given a word problem which involved a veneer of math to get the correct answer. The results closely correlated with how good the subject was in mathematics. Ergo, the more mathematically you thought, the more likely you reached the correct answer. To the same group a second word problem was given which involved the same math but the example was now politically charged like gun control, or public housing. This time the answers were more closely related to the subjects political leanings. So the premise is that our biases get in they way of reasoning.
Best aspect of Boston
C-Walking, there is no better way to get from A to B.
T- Architecture, every building is unique, and there are new details I find every day.
Worst aspect of Boston
T/C One way streets. The designer of streets in Boston was just an unidimentional
human being. Perhaps Irish whiskey played a role.
Best Gadget
T/C Sonos. This year we both were able to drive a Tesla, perhaps the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Even if you don't want an electric car, I encourage you to drive this car. We don't own a Tesla, but we do own Sonos. Sonos is nothing more than a wireless speaker system you can play from your mobile device. Music in the house is like paintings on the wall, but it can be enjoyed with your eyes closed.
Best Quote
T/C - "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." --- Dr. Seuss
Best Drink
T/C Nemo, a combination of homemade limoncello and bourbon.
Cheer,
T&C
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