Author Archives: Bill Kasal

You Get Five Spices

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Bill Kasal

I don’t know how we even ended up on the subject, but the question was, “If you had to limit yourself to a small amount of spices with which to cook, forever, which would you choose?” I think the amount … Continue reading →

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Recalling the Places I’ve Done It

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Bill Kasal

As I recall the many places I’ve done it, I have to fight the urge to do it right now.  I’ve done it quite often in the afternoon.  For me, afternoons are the best time but I’ve also done it … Continue reading →

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MRI of Enlightenment

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Bill Kasal

Thanks to social media, the epic tale of my first-ever MRI has grown to near-mythic proportions.  While it hasn’t attained the viral momentum of, say, a man being hit in a delicate spot with a football, the saga of me … Continue reading →

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a2 + b2 = WTF

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Bill Kasal

I used to joke about the theory of reincarnation, saying, “There’s no way I’m coming back and going through adolescence and high school again!”  My gullet begins to spasm as I look back from the perspective of

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I Need to See a Man About a Horse

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Bill Kasal

There is a Zen story about a man riding along on a galloping horse.  He approaches a man sitting beside the road and the sitting man calls out,

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Everywhere You Look

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bill Kasal

As I was heading out to take my walk on this beautiful morning, my mother called after me, “Enjoy the flowers!”

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You’re a Daisy if You Do

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Bill Kasal

One of the most challenging things for me to do in this life has been to let go of my desire for specific outcomes.  I am very much better at it than I used to be.

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Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Bill Kasal

With Valentine’s Day approaching this month (I can hear all of you relationship guys groaning), here’s a nice recipe for an appetizer to lead off a lovely dinner for two.

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I Might As Well Face It

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Bill Kasal

The more I examine the symptoms and apparent causes of Addictive Personality Disorder, the more I think all of us, at some level, demonstrate addictive habits.

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Trying to Forgive Myself

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Bill Kasal

One of the things that keep us from moving forward in our lives is our attachment to the past.  I, for one, keep finding myself remembering something stupid or insensitive I did in the past and then beating myself up … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Alone

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Bill Kasal

When it comes to Christmas, I am usually a basket case.  I get so anxious and over-worried that I will forget something during my Christmas planning that I have sleepless nights beginning somewhere between the 15th and 20th of December. 

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A Nice Day for Kindness

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Bill Kasal

On a golf course, nearly 50 years ago, I met one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.  Remembering his kindness still brings a smile to my face and a warmth to my heart.

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Stopping Traffic

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Bill Kasal

I have been blessed recently to have had the time and location to take a walk each morning with the rising sun.  Besides the obvious physical rewards of getting some exercise, the trek gives me some time to think.

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Walking on Sunshine

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Bill Kasal

I tell you the past is a bucket of ashes, so live not in your yesterdays, not just for tomorrow, but in the here and now. ~ Carl Sanburg Well.  Here I go.  I feel it’s time to share some … Continue reading →

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Tragedy and Healing

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Bill Kasal

I’d be willing to bet that anyone who was over the age of five on September 11, 2001 remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing that morning.  I was alone in my apartment and, when I awoke, … Continue reading →

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Lunch Time Hocus Pocus

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Bill Kasal

Today for lunch, I had a sandwich prepared by my mother.  I can see no other logical explanation for what occurs when my mother prepares a meal than magic.  She has got to be doing something I am not seeing! … Continue reading →

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I Need About 50 Meatballs!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Bill Kasal

I recently introduced my granddaughter to the fine art of meatballs!  I put some of the pictures up on Facebook while we were cooking and I got many requests for the recipe, so here we go!

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Looking for Love

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Bill Kasal

Recently, my dear niece posted the following as her Facebook status: “The hate that is going on in this world is absolutely disgusting.” I understand her frustration.  Upon even cursory examination, man’s inhumanity to man can quickly

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More Than I Need to Know

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Bill Kasal

At one time, my youngest, Cameron, and I had annual passes to Disneyland.  We visited often on the weekends I spent with him. Going to Disneyland with Cameron is like visiting with my own personal Disney Talking Encyclopedia.  Everything you … Continue reading →

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How About a Little Respect

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Bill Kasal

I recently enjoyed a great day that revolved around a trip to PetCo Park in San Diego, California.  I was the guest of my long-time friend—and life-long Yankees fan—Vic.  At the beginning of the season

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