Song of the Day - Chicago, Dialogue Part 1 and 2

Project Management as a metaphore for jazz improvisation

Especially at the point of project estimation, the relationship between project management and jazz improvisation should be apparent.  In jazz improvisation, you have to intuitively recognize the chord progression and rhythm and have a repertoire of response patterns ready to knit together.

 

The article below - regarding scheduling development via parametric analysis - illustrates that while you are sensing the business change progression and rhythm of the changes that the business is going through already, you have to already have a deep repertoire of system and service response patterns that can be fitted to the context.

http://project-management-knowledge.com/definitions/p/parametric-estimating/

 

I have the experience.

 

Let's improvise together!

Recipe: Fried Rice

This recipe is so good.

Ingredients:
4 cups Cooked Rice
4 Eggs
2 Carrots
1 Cup Sweet Peas
1 Onion
Soy Sauce
Vegetable Oil

Directions:

In Wok, add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil.  Fry eggs, stirring while they cook.  When cooked, but still moist, move to separate container.
Add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil to the wok.  Saute the vegetables until tender.  About 10 minutes.  Move to container.  If desired, other ingredients like cubed ham or chicken can be added.
Add 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil.  Fry rice with soy sauce to flavor.  Stir, Cook about 2 minutes.  Return the vegetables and eggs to the pan.  Combine and eat!  Easy and delicious.

Recipe: Awesome Sandwich!

Sandwiches!

One of the most versatile food.  They are transportable, easy to take with you when you aren't eating at home.  Great for picnics and can be very cute and dainty at dinner parties.

So, I'm going to give you the recipe for the best sandwich evar!

1 egg
2 slices of bologna
1 slice of cheese - swiss, or provolone, or your favorite
2 slices of bread

Saute the bologna till slightly brown.  Make a fried egg.  Then assemble everything on the bread like a grilled cheese sandwich with bologna and egg.  Butter both sides of the bread and cook until the cheese is melted and bread is toasted.  Enjoy!

What is your favorite sandwich?

Recipe: Sesame Ginger Coleslaw

One perk of having vegan relatives is sometimes trying something different and healthy and SO delicious.  This stuff is awesome.

Sesame and ginger coleslaw

2 cups cabbage (shredded)
1 carrot (shredded)
2 green onions (diced)
1 handful cilantro (chopped)
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 lime (juice)
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions:
Mix the cabbage, carrot, green onion, and cilantro in bowl
Mix the vinegar, lime juice, oil, honey, ginger, in bowl
Toss together and garnish with sesame seeds.

Eat as an appetizer on tortilla chips!  So good!

Recipe: Cookies for Santa

It's quickly approaching the holiday season.  Everyone is hurrying to get ready.  And what is the most important task to get done?  Well of course, baking the cookies for ME Santa.  Seriously, hospitality is important and we should make sure I he gets some of his favorites.  So, I recommend that you have plenty of these on hand...

Snowball Cookies

1/2 c. soft butter (do not substitute butter) 2 T. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. flour 1 c. finely chopped pecans 1-2 c. powdered sugar for rolling Cream butter and gradually add powdered sugar. Add vanilla, creaming well. Gradually add flour and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Shape into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 35 minutes. Bottoms should be slightly brown. Tops will probably still be white.While still warm, roll in sifted powdered sugar. Then immediately roll in powdered sugar again. Sift some more powdered sugar on top. Cool.

Instant Food: Healthy Choice Cheese Tortellini

So, I tried this instant lunch, Healthy Choice, Cheese Tortellini.   I would definitely lose weight if I ate this everyday.  It's like a few soggy noodles in a vat of tasteless tomato sauce.  I don't recommend that you eat this.