It's soup season!!!!

My wife and I have an agreement that she cooks twice during the week and I cook on weekends.  Tuesdays we go to Bingo so we typically grab something at a restaurant.  Then we fend for ourselves twice a week, a sammich (yes, that's how it is spelled), frozen pizza, can of soup, or something easy to make. 

This weekend I knew I wanted to make some soup.  It is, after all, soup season, but I couldn't decide.  So I made two, lol

Rhode Island Clam Chowder

I love this version of clam chowder with the clear broth.  I did use fingerling potatoes this time and we agreed that next time I will peel and cut Russet potatoes instead, we just prefer it that way, but it was delicious.  For those who don't live near the coast and may have challenges getting fresh clams, I usually use canned clams and they work perfectly fine.

I knew my wife didn't like clam chowder so I decided to make Minestrone Soup as well.

Hearty Minestrone Soup

I had to look three times to ensure I was reading it right.  There are no spices to add, other than some salt and pepper.  I did replace the stewed tomatoes with diced tomatoes, because that is our preference, other than that this came out amazing.  My mom, who doesn't normally eat allot at dinner, went back for seconds.  That's a win in my book.

Tell me in the comments what is your favorite soup?

Tomorrow I will be making Tomato Bisque with Grilled Cheese Sammiches. I may post something on it but probably not. I'll probably just take a pic and update this article with the pic.

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Bucket List

I posted this https://geeklifeunscripted.blogspot.com/search/label/40 over ten years ago in Jul 2013 and wanted to provide an update.

Since that post I have started working for Volvo AB and have traveled to Sweden twice.  great place and awesome company to work for.

  Learn to Dance

 Run a Marathon I have lost interest in this, I will stick to Hiking.
 Write a book
 Go Hiking/Backpacking

 Hike the Appalachian Trail (new)

 Have family Disney vacation
 Camping with family
 Learn Permaculture Design No longer interested
 Take CPR Course
 Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit
 Purchase a handgun for EDC

 See Savanna Bananas Game (new)

I recently turned 52 and I still have things that I want to accomplish, still chugging along.

Lordy, Lordy, I'm turning 40

In a few weeks I will be turning 40 and have started to analyze what I am considering the "first half of my life".  On the bright side, I can say that I have accomplished allot and have tons of great memories and friends to show for it.

Before I go too far let me thank my wonderful parents - I would not be the person I am today without their love and support.  Thanks Mom and Dad!

To my lovely wife, I have spent almost half of my time on this earth with you, building a family, and I look forward to many more.

Some highlights:

Won Rhode Island State High School Football Championship (Portsmouth High School Class of 1992)

Played All-Marine Rugby (Pensacola, FL - 1997)

Played Rugby in Australia with the Gladstone GRUFS (awesome experience)

Traveled to six foreign countries (Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, Kuwait, and Iraq)

Learned to scuba dive in Okinawa, Japan

Participated in several dive trips in Australia at the Great Barrier Reef.

Spent a year in a war zone in Baghdad, Iraq and came home safely.

By comparison to some of my friends and colleagues, I have accomplished allot.

My early life has been focused on having fun, travelling, studying and learning a profession.  I started delivering newspapers in grade school, moved to stocking shelves when I got my license and car, then joined the Marine Corps when I graduated High School.  All of these jobs have lead me to my current exceptional career in information technology that allows me to take care of my family - I consider that mission accomplished for a career.

Now I want to expand my interests into activities that will enhance my lifestyle.  I keep a Bucket List, where I maintain a list of things I want to accomplish before I die.  Some examples are listed below.

 Learn to Dance
 Run a Marathon
 Go Hiking/Backpacking
 Write a book
 Have family Disney vacation (completed in April)
 Camping with family
 Learn Permaculture Design
 Take CPR Course
 Obtain a Concealed Carry Permit
 Purchase a handgun for EDC

I hope to continue posting interesting things I discover in my journey and contribute my experiences to the internet as a whole.