There is so much going on – it’s a day by day kind of life right now. Currently most pressing (and very exciting!) is our trip to England next week! We took some time yesterday to celebrate Erin’s friend Rey’s birthday at a local hibachi grill. I will say that I was a little disappointed because …
Erin and I only have one day a week off together, and so we usually try and get out and do something every Saturday. This past weekend we went to the Olive Festival in Paso Robles. Paso is about two hours south of Monterey, and is another fantastic wine region in CA. Apparently, they also grow olives! …
Two weekends ago, Erin and I headed to the Garlic Festival! Erin had been a few years back, but I had to work, and so this was my first time. The sun was out – it was hot, and there was a lot of garlic! We went with a couple we met a few months ago, and …
As an avid Democrat, Erin’s Dad is involved in local government. He is especially active in the letter carrier union (he is the Sonoma County rep – or something along those lines anyway…) Through this work he met Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. Over the years, Lynn and The Parrs became friends, and she developed an interest …
My friend Bryan – who I served in the Peace Corps with – decided to have a Jordanian style birthday party, complete with mansef. Mansef is a traditional Jordanian dish made up of chicken or lamb, rice, and a hot salty yogurt sauce. It is an acquired taste for sure. Also, it is traditionally eaten …