...stuck at work, working a double. So glad this is all overtime.

My friend is made of awesmoe.

http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/a-haiku-a-day-five-years-running/

And I wish I had more time and money to explore you properly.

Some day.....

2 Tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Large White onions  (I have found one is plenty)
1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breast diced (can be omitted for veggie or use pinto beans instead)
1 large carrot, finely shredded
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 jalapeno pepper with seeds minced  (I have added Serrano peppers as well)
2 Tsp minced fresh thyme or oregano or 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
8 cups fat-free natural chicken broth
1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained (I have used several different types of black beans)
6 packed cups fresh baby spinach leaves  (I have used up to 12 cups when I didn't have that much chicken)
1 large tomato finely diced (I've made with or without)
salt and pepper to taste
7 tbs grated parmesan cheese or to taste (never have)
lemon wedges (optional)
Another ingredients I have used: Dried apples, celery
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.  Add onions, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 
Add chicken, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until chicken is cooked through and onions are lightly browned. 
Add carrot, garlic, jalapeno and thyme: cook another 2 minutes. Stir in broth and increase heat to high. (I will usually add some lime juice and Tabasco sauce during this phase)
Bring to a boil.  Add beans, spinach and tomato bring back to boil, then turn off the heat .. 
Add salt and pepper to taste.  Sprinkle each serving with 1 Tbls Parmesan cheese, if desired, enjoy with a squirt of lemon.
I acquired this recipe from a co-worker who got it from his mother. I don't think I have made it the same way twice. Try experimenting with it!

So, I have had friends that I've met off of here before. Some are still with me to a degree, some are not. The person who actually introduced me to OKC is friends with someone I met off of here (but not with me). So this does work...sometimes.

Yar, thee land lubers! Today be the day where ye speak like a sea scallywag.

Where be my bottle of rum?