Apples and supersition

I got to give some love to my new favorite apple the 'Jazz' apple. But as new love comes into ones live, I also have to sing the praises of my previous cruzh, the 'Fuji' apple. Dark red Fuji's that are crisp are about as good as you get if you want a sweet apple. Unchecked passion for your sweet taste buds combined with a satisfactory crunch. Even better if you can find them under $1/lb.

Jazz apples can't compete with Fuji's in terms for sweetness, but they have a great tangy flavor that leads to a much more enjoyable chew and finish. Its just a more complex apple, much like the art form they are named after. They are still crispy but have a delicious sweet/tart flavor. Plus they look good at the same time.

I've yet to buy a Jazz apple in a store, we get them delivered to the one and only Code Green Networks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but if you see them, give it a try, you won't be disappointed. And don't forget that Fuji's are still good. Down with the red-(not so) delicious apples.

I wouldn't consider myself a superstitious guy, but I'm also very bent on getting UCLA a NCAA championship in basketball this year. My mom gave me a 'winter plumberry' candle that is very fragrant and an odd purple color for Easter. For the heck of it, Amy and I burned it at the start of the Sweet 16 game against WKU. UCLA was up by more than 10 at half time, and I blew it out. They got up by about 20 and then proceeded to blow the lead down to 4. In the process all of their guards that play significant minutes got 4 or 5 fouls on them. Things began to look bleak for the good guys.

I lighted the candle again, and UCLA regained control of the game and won comfortably. Then against a tough Xavier team, we burned the candle for all 40 minutes and UCLA ran them out of the gym.

So clearly this candle is the key to UCLA having success. Believe me, it will be burning in the Final 4 on Saturday.