http://www.levihackwith.com The Life of Levi Hackwith -- Online Copyright 2008 Levi Hackwith en-us 2008-09-08 00:00:05 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=19 When it comes to mastering an art, greatness often comes when one finally stops trying to be great. Sometimes, the most innovative culinary dishes are conceived by accident…or apathy (much like this blog post). It's in the fridge, it smells okay, and the colors match (so the flavors must as well)…let's do this. I'll call it Simply Sautéed Shrimp. 2008-07-23 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=18 Weekends are funny things. I work all week in anticipation of said event and yet seem to do very little with it when it finally arrives. Because of this, weekends often feel more like a wasted opportunity than two days away from the grind. 2008-04-21 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=17 The story of the recipe begins with the simplist of intentions: take whatever's in my kitchen and make something delicious. 2008-04-09 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=16 This recipe comes courtesy of one of the administrative assistants at my previous employer. It's fast, simple and loaded with cream cheesel; overall, I found it to be a perfect bring-something-so-you-don't-look-dumb dish. If you want to spice it up a bit, I recommend some Penzy's toasted onion or smoked Spanish paprika. 2008-03-26 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=14 It's nearing my favorite time of year: wheelchair sports camp. Not too long ago, I received the volunteer sign-up form in the mail and I can honestly say that I am very much looking forward to another year at camp. I've been going to camp as either a camper or volunteer for roughly 15 years now. I've watched many of the campers grow up, head off to college, and then return to volunteer years later and in a lot of ways it's like going home for me. 2008-03-02 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=13 Well folks, it's official: I got the job at Creighton University. For those of you not already in–the–know, I recently applied for a web development position at Creighton University. After two interviews, tons of paperwork, and two weeks of intense waiting, I was offered the position. In terms of job description, it's rather similar to what I am doing now, but I won't be responsible for any of the front–end design or back–end maintenance. 2008-02-24 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=12 Cervantes once penned “Hunger is the best sauce in the world”. In the short time that I've been cooking, I've learned that improvisation and creativity are often the best (and only) ingredients to be found in my kitchen. Many a time, Bryan and I have had to draw upon our creative abilities, invoke the mighty gods of “wing it” and, in an act that many culinary experts would consider heretical, create a cheap yet, delicious imitation of the real thing. 2008-02-08 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=11 Attention everyone who's ever complained about the barren walls of my apartment: I bought my first prints this weekend. It all started with a very determined Cati declaring “I'm not leaving until I see some colors on these walls” and believe me, there's nothing like a solid yet thinly veiled threat to inspire me to decorate the place. We had an absolute blast looking at some of the wackiest, tackiest and overpriced pieces of art in the local Gordmans and World Market. 2008-02-03 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=10 Hey folks, I just wanted to drop in and let you know that I'll be making some minor tweaks and changes to the site's guts this week so, if things don't work like they should, bear with me. I'm afraid nothing terribly interesting has happened this week. I did get into a small fender-bender but I don't feel that you'll find my rants about the local police force, traffic tickets or unexpected bills very exciting. 2008-01-20 http://www.levihackwith.com/view_entry.php?id=9 Despite not being much for New Year's resolutions, I promised myself in 2008 that, among other things, I would make new friends and do whatever it takes to hold onto the old ones. After this weekend, I think I'm off to an amazing start. The Old Much of this weekend was like a college flashback for me (the good kind). I got together with my buddies Bryan and Steve for a weekend of programming, homework and computer repair. 2008-01-13