Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-12404229-2']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); - Robert Frost-Tumblr (3.0; @mrblyth)http://www.mrblyth.com/<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S1VkEA3Awjg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Mr. Blyth’s Weekly Roundup Episode 3</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16903707176http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16903707176Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:44:36 -0800musicmoviesinternetkill the irishmangrizzlybearuncommongoods<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyoeqy4YO01qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyoeqy4YO01qz6howo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><p class="p1">Getting a jump on the summer hot cocktail</p> <p class="p2">So today I was on a plane flying from Reno to Tahoe and read that 2012 is the year of the Italian Aperitifs. Think of them as a european cafe cocktail. They’re light-bodied and low in alcohol, so if you have three or four in an afternoon and still be able to walk out the door! Here are some examples of cocktails that you could make!</p> <p class="p2">Aperol Spritz</p> <p class="p2">2 ounces of Aperol</p> <p class="p1">2 ounces of Prosecco</p> <p class="p1">2 ounces of club soda</p> <p class="p2">Build over ice in a tall glass and garnish with a lemon twist</p> <p class="p1">Cynar Lemonade</p> <p class="p1">1 1/2 ounces Cynar</p> <p class="p1">1 ounce of lemon juice</p> <p class="p1">3/4 ounce of simple syrup </p> <p class="p1">4 ounces of club soda</p> <p class="p2">Combine first 3 ingredients over ice in a tall glass. Top with soda water</p> <p class="p1">Americano</p> <p class="p1">1 1/12 ounces Campari </p> <p class="p1">1 1/12 ounces Sweet Vermouth</p> <p class="p1">3 ounces soda water</p> <p class="p2">Combine the first 2 ingredients over ice in an old fashion glass.Top with soda water. Garnish with an orange twist</p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16827091648http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16827091648Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:44:58 -0800Sweet VermouthCampariAmericanoSummerCocktailsCynarAperol<p><p class="p1">Dear Friends,</p> <p class="p1">Did you know that in Benin, West Africa:</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>44.7% of the population is between the ages of 0-14yrs old. The Life expectancy is only 59 years old and only 37% of the population over 15 can read and write.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>When I’m asked why we should care about what happens in Benin, I think about my own life story. Incase you did not know I am a child of adoption. I am thankful everyday for the family that I have and am very blessed for the opportunities that have been given to me. However my story could have been very different if I was not adopted by two loving parents and given a chance at a better life.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>This is what my friend is trying to do at <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build a Better Benin" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org">www.buildabetterbenin.org</a></a>, help children get a better life. The goal is to build an orphanage in a village in Benin, West Africa. Because of orphanages being built in Benin, children are given a chance, for safety, security, and the chance for an education. I was given a chance at a better life and think that these kids deserve the same opportunity.</p> <p class="p1"><span> </span>This year, I have the goal of raising money to help build an orphanage in Benin through my friend who started <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build A Better Benin" target="_blank">buildabetterbenin.org</a>. Please consider helping her give the children of Benin a brighter future! After all, investing in one child, is investing in an entire community. Please visit <a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org" title="Build A Better Benin" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.buildabetterbenin.org">www.buildabetterbenin.org</a></a> and see the story of a true miracle worker and click Donate Today in the right hand corner to help!</p> <p class="p1">I thank you all and would like to remind you that even the smallest amount will help!</p> <p class="p1">Sincerely,</p> <p class="p1">Mr. Blyth</p> <p class="p1"><img alt="Thankyou" height="250" src="http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyjw2dVJpL1roueoto1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1328054405&Signature=vdwyjAMM73z6RT0gm6GNjjXUsBc%3D" width="250"/><br/><br/></p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16787379140http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16787379140Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:08:07 -0800BeninWestAfricaChildrenAdoptionDonate<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lydzxxELlW1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>At the end of the day…</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16504810673http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16504810673Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:49:09 -0800photoartnightthoughts<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jW84A3hX7bM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Love this mix of Gotye- Hearts a mess! Enjoy and happy Monday</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16371053679http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16371053679Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:30 -0800GotyeHeartsMessMusicMondays<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HO1OV5B_JDw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>So I missed the SNL where Lana Del Rey apparently bombed but have seen it now and have to say really love the actual video for this song “Video Games”. I love the mix of old film clips, new video, and her singing… If you have not had the chance check it out I really think that you will like it! So enjoy!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16027849015http://www.mrblyth.com/post/16027849015Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:01:59 -0800LanaDelReyVideoGamesFilmVideoLosAngelesCalifornia<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxr7n1ek231qz6howo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Just a couple of restaurants that I have to been to and would go back. If you are in Los Angeles these are definitely worth checking out!!!</p> <p><a href="http://www.jdvhotels.com/dining/barlo" title="Barlo" target="_blank">Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails- Venice</a></p> <p><a href="http://aframela.com/new/" title="A-Frame" target="_blank">A-Frame- Culver City</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lukshon.com/" title="Lukshon" target="_blank">Lukshon- Culver City</a></p> <p>Enjoy!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15787219305http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15787219305Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:30:36 -0800LukshonAFrameBarloKitchenCocktails<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lx5129WewQ1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Jak na Nový rok, tak po celý rok</p> <p class="p1">After the long night of celebrating the New Year in grand Czech style, New Year’s Day is usually spent with the family … recovering and thinking of the New Year. Along with this comes traditional Czech cuisine for New Year’s Day….lentils (<em>Lens culinaris</em>)!  Why lentils, you ask? Legends have it that they represent money and prosperity for the year.</p> <p class="p3">So, one must have lentils to eat and plenty of them, please!</p> <p class="p3">Done and Done!!! Welcome 2012!!!</p></p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15140322619http://www.mrblyth.com/post/15140322619Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:01:20 -0800CzechNewYear'sDayMoneyWealthprosperity<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GcD7pbi9kfw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Love this! Happy Holidays!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/14618906042http://www.mrblyth.com/post/14618906042Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:47:27 -0800MyDrunkKitchenGingerbreadHouse<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvynaqrCCU1qzleu4o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Sounds like time for a roadtrip!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13996829003http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13996829003Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:01:56 -0800<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RJVHTQSvUIo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>This is an amazing and funny example to why you should say “yes” more often!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13835486639http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13835486639Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:46:59 -0800<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvraauMdGu1qz6howo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvraauMdGu1qz6howo2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p>Only if <a href="http://www.thedukeofla.com/" title="The Duke of LA" target="_blank">The Duke of LA</a> (@dhagenburger) camped!</p> <p>For all others check out this fun company that is bringing fun design into the wonderful world of camping! The company is called <a href="http://www.fieldcandy.com/" title="Field Candy">Field Candy</a> and they really have some great designs!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13801235877http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13801235877Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:20:54 -0800campingtentsdesignfieldcandy“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree. Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don’t know, Alice answered. Then, said the cat, it doesn’t matter.”<br/><br/> - <em>Lewis Carroll</em>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13765085513http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13765085513Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:57:12 -0800AliceWonderland<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/9692730?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>So Lucky!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13532009984http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13532009984Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:04:15 -0800sunsetvenicebeachcaliforniaoceans11<iframe frameborder="0" width="400" height="225" src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/movies/site/player.html#vid=27414734&shareUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fmovies.yahoo.com%2Fmovie%2F1810192753%2Fvideo%2F27414734"></iframe><br/><br/><p>If you ask me if I like “The Notebook” the movie I have to say yes! If you have a problem with that or think it’s funny… I dare you not to like it! Needless to say I think this movie is going to be the same… This might have to be a SMC in 2012!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13530842553http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13530842553Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:36:50 -0800theluckyone<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv7jtyGPwM1qz6howo7_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>What an amazing Thanksgiving I had today… So thankful!</p> <p>So today started off with a run in the hills of northern California. I ran/ walked 2.2 miles and all before breakfast and it really felt great to be running out in the fresh air and down a tree lined road with farm land on both sides of me.</p> <p>The first strange encounter of the day was a group of wild turkeys that really wanted nothing to do with me as I ran by and definitely did not want a photo. When I returned after my run I was greeted with great conversation and a wonderful home cooked breakfast! The afternoon was spent at a new Safeway ( open only 2 weeks) and wonderful company! when we came back from the new Safeway we helped clean a house to get it move in ready and prepared for a great feast! After we had finished with the cleaning some of us finished putting on cabinet doors, some showered, some slept, and I went to check out the ostrich that I had heard so much about… with a quick walk across the yard I was greeted by what I thought were 3 but turned out to be around 9 ostriches. Only two were brave enough to really say hello and if you have never seen one up close let me be the first to tell you that those birds are huge! I named the female Dolores and the male Dougie!  Not sure on the female name but Dougie was named due to his dancing/mating moves that he was doing and that song was stuck in my head! </p> <p>After I left Dougie & Dolores it was time to get ready for the Thanksgiving feast and for people to start arriving. I’m always so happy to meet new people and and so thankful for each new person that comes into my life! it was a wonderful group and the meal went off without a hitch. The highlights of the meal include amazing mashed potatoes, orange surprise, wonderful turkey, and a ham that was to die for! Let’s also not forget the green bean casserole!!!!!! All amazing and cleaned my plate! </p> <p>I have to say that sitting around a table of people that you just met for a holiday can be a scary place and very awkward however I felt so at home and a part of the family that it was truly a great meal and I had a wonderful time!</p> <p>After dinner is where the fun really started… so after the meal we gathered to watch old home movies and relax for a bit. Then it became game night and I have to say that we played 2 games that I have never played before… the first was a version of Apples to Apples and the next was a great game which we ended the night with called “Settlers of Catan”! this game was explained to me as an educated version of risk… after lot’s of instructions we got into playing it and I have to say that if you are ever at a loss with 4-6 people around this is a must play. When the end of the game came not only was I ready to play again but I was crying laughing due to the commentary that was said… I still can’t say the sentence that I was trying to get out without laughing so hard so maybe tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow we have another round of gameplay tomorrow night and I can’t wait!</p> <p>Over all it was an amazing holiday and I am thankful for not only my family and friends but, I am also thankful for new friends and the family that I got to spend this Thanksgiving with. Tomorrow I’ll start the day much in the same fashion that I did today and helping new friends move in to there new place and finish the day with maybe some more mulled wine and Catan!</p> <p>This holiday reminded me of the great movie “Son in Law”… now it is minus the arranged marriage and fake engagement but, I really was planning on a thanksgiving alone, and I know that might sound sad but to be honest I am thankful everyday and don’t really see it as a special day. Don’t get me wrong I love the amazing food and seeing friends and family but to be honest if you make that a priority you could do everyday of your life… back to “Son in Law”… so I was going to spend it getting some work done and going out to eat. With a twist of fate and an amazing person I was invited to a ranch in Northern California and was so happy that I said yes! </p> <p>So now I am off to bed with a full stomach and a huge heart of thanks for the wonderful day that I had today! I will be here until Sunday sometime and can’t wait to see what the rest of the weekend brings!!!! </p> <p>Thank you to all who made today amazing and I hope everyone had an amazing day! A special thanks to S.C. for everything!!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13292746935http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13292746935Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:34:44 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv2t2gyAyJ1qz6howo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Love this…</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13165487973http://www.mrblyth.com/post/13165487973Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:06:16 -0800<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luu48oTSqD1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luu48oTSqD1qz6howo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luu48oTSqD1qz6howo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sunday Movie Club is back this week after a great last week in Santa Monica! Last week we saw J. Edgar and had a great brunch at Zengo on the patio!</p> <p>This week we are heading back to AMC Century City 15 and will be having brunch at the Avalon hotel in Beverly Hills… so once again if you are in the area come and join as all are welcome… if you would like to just join for brunch that is fine too and I will get a time tomorrow for brunch! Hope everyone had a great week and looking forward to seeing you!</p> <p>Movie: The Descendants</p> <p>Time: 11:15</p> <p>Location: AMC Century City 15</p> <p>Brunch:  Avalon Hotel at 9400 West Olympic Blvd. Beverly Hills</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12951745424http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12951745424Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:29:12 -0800The DescendantsAMCCenturyCity15SundayMovieClub<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/FBpQ1dP-jzQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>@2Gingerswhiskey is out today!!!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12935806306http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12935806306Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:51:12 -08002GingersIrishWhiskeyMinneapolisMinnesota<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luto7vSfcm1qz6howo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you were drinking this might be a bit tricky… great design though!</p>http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12935473784http://www.mrblyth.com/post/12935473784Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:43:07 -0800DesignDoorLockDrinking