Bent Fork

Yet another food related entry. You would think I was eating constantly.

We'd tried to eat here once before, and they were closed, for a wake. Given they are apparently the only Bent Fork in Denver, that kind of sucked.  So today we decided to return and try again.

The service is fantastic. Friendly staff, all smiles. The prices were a little more than I would have liked, but then they have things like calamari and Buffalo as well. So it's a little higher class joint than we're used to.

My issues with this place were that, while the selection was good, the food was a little... plain. I ordered  sandwich, and while yes, I switched away from Pepper Jack cheese to a provolone, I don't think that covers the lack luster taste experience. Other than the bread, the insides tasted not far off from something I could microwave from the frozen food section of a Walmart. The veggies were limp and mushy. The chicken was dry and flavorless. The slaw was.. let's just say I didn't bring it home.

I am not certain I would go back. It is a little pricey for me to order something only to be disappointed again. This was nothing to write home about.

Also, I find it frustrating when you go to a place that serves children, with children's menus, and high chairs, and you find they have no changing station in the bathrooms. You have no idea how hard it is to change a toddler on a sink, or a floor, until you've tried it. And I have, since I usually help Mur with the Bug. Let's just say, they need a changing station. It mounts to the wall people, not like it's going to take up a ton of room.

Anyways, that's my issues.

Depression

Today I took a step forward.
Today I spoke with the doctor about my Depression.
This was no easy task. I ended up in tears, and I dislike crying with people around. But I needed to do this. There are things going on in my life right now that dictate that I seek stronger help for these dark moods that knock on my door. I am only hoping that the path I now walk is not a long one before the sun shines again.

I know full well, depression meds do not work right away. They take time to get into your system. And not ever pill will work for every person. So I might have to go through a few different ones before I find one that helps.

Damascus Grill 2

So, after trying the first one, we found out there was a second one. It's a buffet. Now, given what I knew of the first one, this second one sounded like a dream.  This second one is in Englewood.

Dear friends, do not bother. Please. Go to the one in Littleton.

The service sucked. The selection of food sucked. The quality of the food sucked. The taste of the food sucked. The prices sucked.

In all, No. Not again, not if you paid me. I will be returning to the one in Littleton and forgetting that this place in Englewood is there at all.

Damascus Grill

Mur and Dig know I love Greek food. Something about it just tastes so good to me. So they stumbled across this little place once, and loved it, and when they went back a second time they came back with a menu. I had to go.

Damascus Grill is this little place in Littleton, CO. It's actually not Greek, but some of the dishes will be familiar. It's this tiny place that you might miss if you weren't looking for it. (I used to shop at a store across the street and never knew it was there). You walk in, and the decor is charming. Not overpowering and not half-hearted. We were seated, and the service was wonderful. The guy answered all the questions we had, and we actually just ordered a bunch of appetizers, and shared them. The Baba Ghanouj  was my favorite. And I was really glad to see a large amount of vegetarian options on the menu, since I know a lot of vegetarians. Usually it's salad and maybe one other thing, but they had three platters with 7 things on each platter as dinner options, and most of those were also appetizers.

Everything is cooked fresh. The quail came out still bubbling. The drinks were fresh. Dig got this fresh fruit smoothie, and honestly, it looked wonderful. My 'iced' mint tea was still warm in spots, telling me they had brewed it and then iced it. I think only the desserts are made ahead and well, that's understandable, especially with Baklava. 

The selection of food is wonderful. I had a hard time picking a few things to try, because there was so much there. The prices were good too, but then, we ordered appetizers. Still, about $6 for an appetizer on average, and dinners look to be about $15 a plate (or $12 for the vegetarian ones).  Still, we fed 3 people on appetizers and we all walked away full.

I will be going back to this place, probably the next time I need a 'Greek' food fix. It was really good.

Goodbye to you

I am deleting your messages from my phone
If I have to walk this path, it's better I walk alone
Please don't answer or try to call
I should never have loved you at all.

Forgive me for leaving when I said I would not
Forgive me for being weak more times than not

~*~ Release Me ~*~

Standing here in this place
The sun is sinking low
I turn, but cannot see your face
Still it is you, I know

Your words are lost upon the wind
I cannot hear your voice
My heart feels as if it has sinned
As I have to make a choice

My eyes lift to look at you
My hands curl to plead
If my dilemma you knew
Would it mean that I'd be freed?

Release me
I beg of you
Cut the chains that bind

Release me
Set me free
I cannot live confined

Release me from this jail
Set me free from these chains
Cut me loose from this hell
While something of my soul remains

I'd prostate myself at your feet
If I knew you'd give your ear
My  lips would admit defeat
If they only knew you'd hear


The sun sets further below the hills
I slide tearful to my knees
Desperation haunts my voice
I echo all my pleas

Release me
I beg of you
Only you can do this

Release me
Set me free
Turn torture into bliss

I can feel the chains around my heart
I can feel the cold that burns inside
Freedom only you can impart
I've struggled and I tried

Here within this darkening night
Cut me free from all these ties
Return me to the sunlight
 My love for you was not lies

I cannot live in exiled misery
Without your warm embrace
I would sustain any injury
To once again see your face.

Release me
I beg of you
It's you I long for

Release me
Set me free
Or break my heart more.

It has been a while.

I did issue a warning that I wasn't the best at keeping a blog. So yes, I've been silent for a while. I suppose that is to be expected. I will try to make up for it by posting a few posts. I might even go back and post them for days I missed, if I can remember when something happened.

Day Spa

So Tina and I were talking about a day spa trip for later in the month. She told me to find a decent one for about $50 each. I managed to find one for about $45. We decided to check it out, and went today.

It was wonderful. We did the dry sauna, hot tub, a body scrub, shampoo, massage, mud room. We had a ton of fun, and I came back more relaxed than ever. I want to go back. It was that good.