Concord Times-Quickly Volume 2, Number 9
A continuation of the Concord Motorsport Park NASCAR Late Model Stock research project that I posted earlier here: https://michaelmyrick.org/concord-times-quickly-volume-2-number-8/
Author Archives: Michael Myrick
Concord Times-Quickly Volume 2, Number 8
As part of a research project, I scanned in some old programs I have from 1998 at Concord Motorsport Park, when I was on the crew of a NASCAR Winston Racing Series Late Model Stock car. I thought I’d post them here just for the sake of history, and because I went through all the […]
Mom’s Recipe – Greek Souvlaki
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Place the pork cubes into a non-metal bowl or into a gallon-size zipper type freezer bag. Make marinade by combining the next six ingredients. Pour over the pork cubes and toss to coat all the cubes with the marinade. Cover bowl or seal the bag and refrigerate overnight. […]
What’s important to you?
*Quick Summary: The author reflects on a plane crash, and how moments like that help induce clarity. He also questions why people don’t always maintain that clarity.* If there’s been a day since October 24th, 2004 that I haven’t thought about this plane crash, I sure don’t know it. Once something like that happens in […]
Lola Myrick’s dryer fascination
Our puppy Lola has a powerful fascination with the clothes dryer. It’s something to see her struggle to climb in with the warm clothes! While it gets her fur all over our clothes, we suspect her fur will be something we’re just going to have to live with for years to come, so it’s okay. […]
Mom’s Recipe – Orange Pineapple Salad
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Drain the oranges and pineapple well. Combine the gelatin and cottage cheese. Fold in the drained fruit and whipped topping. Refrigerate until well chilled. Can also be served as a light dessert.
Baby Mikey
*Quick Summary: The author waxes nostalgic while looking at his baby photo, and quickly recaps his family and childhood.* I once heard someone say you should keep a baby picture of yourself on your nightstand. It reminds you where you came from, simultaneously forces you to look at a more innocent version of yourself, and […]
Mom’s Recipe – Microwave Chocolate Pudding
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a 2 qt. glass measuring cup (or other 2 qt. microwave-safe bowl). Slowly whisk in the milk and stir until cornstarch is dissolved. Cook in microwave on High for 7-10 minutes, stirring every two minutes, until mixture begins to thicken. Remove […]
Mom’s Recipe – Hawaiian Sandwich
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: For each sandwich you will need: Toast the bread and spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice. Place the pineapple slice onto one of the toast slices, the slice of cheese on top of the pineapple and the bacon on top of the cheese. Top with the […]
Life and Death
I saw a man I knew for years take his last breath two years ago today. He suffered a massive heart attack and crashed his car into a power pole right by us. We heard a collision and saw the lights flicker in the shop, so we stepped outside to see what happened. Seeing a […]