Chris Vera

Diablo III

C’mon, hurry up! http://us.blizzard.com/diablo3/

Carlsbad Library July Poetry Workshop

Carlsbad Library will be hosting a yoga-themed poetry workshop in July. Melding decades of experience as a writer, writing teacher and coach with ancient principles learned in her yoga practice and training, Anne Marie Welsh will guide participants through exercises that focus the mind, deepen awareness, and open the heart to the infinite streamContinue reading “Carlsbad Library July Poetry Workshop”

Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken Noodle Casserole 1 Lb, spaghetti or vermicelli noodles, 1 Lb chicken (boneless), cut to 1 inch cubes 1 bunch asparagus, chopped 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 1 small box mushrooms (you pick), sliced 2 Tbsp sherry or white wine 2 Tbsp, olive oil Several pinches, dried Italian or French herbs (i.e., rosemary, lavender,Continue reading “Chicken Noodle Casserole”

Cooking Security Pros

This week I met a man named Mike Ahmadi. Like me, he is a dedicated security wonk who happens to enjoy cooking. Check out his blog at http://www.gastronomicmuse.com Viva Italia!

Outwit the Devil

So your walking down the street minding your own business, when the devil appears and he has an offer: Your soul for anything you want in return. Now you know the old stories well enough to know how this ends. No matter what you wish for he’ll find a way to pervert your wish intoContinue reading “Outwit the Devil”

Mother, Mistress, Moon

Mother, Mistress, Moon By Christopher Vera Note: This essay was published on National Public Radio’s “This I Believe” website. Sometimes to me the moon is male, jealously pursuing the attentions of the earth whom he believes is in love with the glorious sun. He weeps gently while she sleeps through the night. But most oftenContinue reading “Mother, Mistress, Moon”

Creating New Worlds – Exploring the Milieu

In this proposed Anthology project, Vera explores the milieu as a subject for study and introduces texts that demonstrate the power of creating new worlds.

Smart Grid Security

San Diego Gas & Electric filed its Smart Grid Deployment Plan with the CPUC. And yours truly was a principal author of the security and privacy section. Go to weaklinksecurity.wordpress.com for more.

Tuscan Stir-fry Salad

Try this easy-to-make meat salad with Asian-Italian fusion! 1 lb chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 sprig rosemary Juice of 2 lemons 2 tsp capers 1 Tbspn olive oil 1/2 cup white wine 4 cloves garlic salt, pepper to taste Oil, vinegar to taste Your favorite salad mix (aboutContinue reading “Tuscan Stir-fry Salad”

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