Asparagus

I’m not at work yet; I’m taking some leave, because the exterminators are coming to my apartment, and I removed various items from the kitchen counters and the top of the refrigerator.

I have eaten asparagus now and then, but I don’t believe that I had ever cooked it for myself until a couple of days ago. I boiled a few stalks Tuesday evening, and then on Wednesday, I roasted some asparagus with a bit of olive oil. Both turned out pretty well, although the boiled asparagus would have been better cooled in ice water. Here’s to a more varied diet.

Watch out for Len Tran

A Patent Office employee named Len Tran joined USPTO Toastmasters a couple of years ago, and demonstrated excellence in public speaking. I competed against him in the club contest a few months ago, but he won. And did I mention that he’s an author? He went on to win the area level and division level speaking contests, and will compete at the District level. I will not be surprised if he wins again, and competes at the world championship level; he might even become World Champion of Public Speaking, either this year, or in a future year, and I will be able to say that I knew him when.