Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Nov 9, 2021 18:56:27 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy & Max's Apartment]"Let's see what we have..." Judy trailed off, as she crouched down to look through the pantry. "Fusili is just perfect, isn't it?""That'll do," Max agreed. "It's actually a very mathematical thing, choosing the right pasta," Judy explained as she stood back up, bag of pasta in hand. "Different dishes need more or less surface area per unit volume of pasta."
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Myker Vulbrix
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Nov 9, 2021 19:49:52 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Max and Judy's Apartment] Myker listened to the exchange and nodded when Judy noted how mathematical selecting the correct pasta was. "They do say cooking is a science so that is hardly a surprise." he pointed out, Or is it an art? Probably both given the need for food to not only be made with precision but also often needs to look good. "I was never much of a cook." The significance of food within culture interested him but the actual making of said foods not so much. Judith Eastman and Max
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Nov 10, 2021 22:39:39 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy & Max's Apartment]"I think it's both. Science to make it work, art to make it tasty," Max answered. "It's a bit like music," Judy added. "With music, there's a base of hard math to how the notes work, and what generally works, but the art is the wisdom to know when to play by which rules, and when to throw out the rulebook and do your own thing.""She uses that same line to explain project management," Max told Myker, very clearly teasing Judy. "Doesn't make it any less true."
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Myker Vulbrix
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 10, 2021 22:42:10 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Max and Judy's Apartment] Myker nodded in agreement to Max's statement about cooking being both a science and an art. It made sense that it could be both and most people could learn the science bit. It was the art bit that proved problematic. Judy describing cooking as being like music was interesting to him, it was also something he could relate to as he often referenced music when speaking about language. "Like language...there's hard and fast rules and then there's those idiosyncrasies that make it truly beautiful." he couldn't help but make the connection, he was a linguist after all. The teasing between the two almost had the Betazoid smiling. Almost. Seeing interactions between people was often something he enjoyed even if he avoided interaction with others. Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 11, 2021 0:48:10 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy & Max's Apartment]"Yeah," Judy accepted the comparison. The human couple, mostly Judy, were doing much of the talking, but that was alright for them. Not everyone had to be as talkative. Judy began to boil water as Max went to retrieve some suitable vegetables. With two of them, the prep could be done simultaneously like that. He promptly laid out tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and a bell pepper on the counter, ready to chop up. "You pick the cheese, honey," he said to Judy. "There are so many types of cheese on Earth, but Judy seems to know them all."In the kitchen, there was no mistaking that the couple's dynamic was reversed - Max was leading in this dance.
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 12, 2021 18:00:48 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Judy & Max's Apartment] Myker nodded at her simple acceptance of his comparison. Less of a talked Myker was most certainly an observer and his current focus was on the couple. Myker, having lived his life without a significant other, found the relationships between couples to be an interesting thing to observe and how it differed through cultures and communities. He noted the shift in dynamic, Max likely knowing the kitchen better than Judy and being more comfortable handling the tasks therein. ”I never quite understood the need for so many different varieties of cheese.” he noted, because Earth certainly had enough variations of the dairy product to span the galaxy and beyond. Judith Eastman and Max
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 12, 2021 20:36:22 GMT
[Capt. Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy & Max's Apartment, Kerelia]"Every cheese has its own uses, its own synergies with other foods," Judy explained. It was a whole world of cheese facts, but she was quite familiar with it. Some months later - Dec. 14th{Click for the family's looks this evening} From left: Judy, Anna, Max [Judith Eastman(-Williams), Max Williams, & Anna E. Williams - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters, Deck 15, Front Ear Station]In the intervening months, Judy was still quite fond of now-Lieutenant Myker Vulbrix, though more social engagements weren't easy to arrange with all the tumults of Starfleet. Her departure from the fleet, only three weeks ago, changed all that. Now, Judy had significantly fewer professional commitments, and just in time for Hanukkah. Always eager to share her culture, and generally to throw a dinner party, she had invited Myker to celebrate the third night of that holiday with her family. The trio - Max, Judy, and their daughter Anna - were all working on final prep as the appointed time came. Their home - a spacious yet cozy space with plenty of carpets and family photos - had the distinct smell of fried foods, emanating from the kitchen. The dogs, naturally, were in the kitchen, trying to claim some food for themselves. The adults were both attired in blue, traditionally associated with the holiday and Judaism at large - Max with a royal-blue suit, Judy with a powder-blue blouse under her grey skirt suit - while Anna, the teenage rebel, opted for a yellow sweater and black skirt. "Come on in!" Judy hollered when she heard the chime go off.
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 18, 2021 13:52:49 GMT
[ Lieutenant Myker Vulbrix – Front Ear Station] The lunch with Judy and Max had been pleasant, he found the couples company to be not just comfortable but refreshing which is why despite his aversion to social occasions he accepted the invitation to the dinner the family were hosting. It would also serve to teach the Betazoid more about the family’s culture and customs. Myker of course wouldn’t arrive completely ignorant having done some research into the custom so as not to offend right out of the gate. He figured a gift was appropriate and chose a potted Muktok 1 plant, it was a piece of Betazed for their home and for their kitchen, Uttaberry 2 jam. Myker was wearing a dark blue suit and white shirt, his longer hair and facial hair giving him a far more relaxed look than the conventional militant style he wore but still neat fitting somewhat with the occasion. Judy’s voice carried well and so at her call to come in he stepped inside, the warmth and homely feeling of their space was easy to sense, it was comforting in a strange way evocative of his childhood home. The smell of fried food in the air was enticing and would draw anyone in that direction. ”Evening.” He greeted the family, more at ease with this meeting than the previous times. Myk's look!Judith Eastman and Fam 1. The Muktok plant was a species of flowering plant native to the planet Betazed
2. A jelly like substance made from Uttaberries. Which were an edible, blueberry-like fruit native to Betazed.
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 19, 2021 3:11:27 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Family - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters]Judy stepped out of the kitchen to welcome Myker, leaving the food in Max's capable hands. "Welcome to our home," she said, smiling. "Thank you for these."She took the gifts, identifying a suitable initial spot for the plant on the coffee table. "This our daughter, Anna. Anna, Myker," she then introduced her daughter. "Pleased to meet you," Anna said politely, extending a hand to shake.
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Myker Vulbrix
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 19, 2021 13:59:27 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters] "Thankyou for the invitation." Myker said genuine in his words although his expression was neutral. He handed over the gifts the plant making a gentle chime sound when jostled. This was the one rare occasion Myker was actually looking forward to company, it would provide a distraction from everything left behind in the Ellipse, and the child left behind by Hezula which had remained very much on his mind despite finding the child a place to go. Myker turned to the young Eastman and shook her hand, "The pleasure is all mine." He said to the young woman. Judith Eastman and Family
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 20, 2021 15:07:30 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Family - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters]Judy moved towards one of the cabinet to take down a number of religious items. First up was a basket of yarmulkes. "These are yarmulkes. They're traditionally worn by my people as head coverings during religious ceremonies," she explained as she put a blue one on her head. "Help yourself."The came the menorah, a standard design. "And this is the menorah, which we use to light candles on Hanukkah."Max emerged from the kitchen with a plate full of latkes, now ready. He took a yarmulke for himself - in white - and Anna took a black one.
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 21, 2021 19:57:02 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters] Myker was here to not only enjoy the company of Judy, Max and Anne but to learn which is how he often approached things in his life. Myker took a yarmulkes, he hadn’t been choosy on color so ended up with a greyish coloured one. ”Covering the head out of respect is custom within many religions or cultures.” Myker noted watching Judy place the head covering on her head and following suit. Judy then pulled out the menorah and the Betazoid again nodded as the woman explained what was done with it. ah yes a celebration of the story of Hanukkah in which holy oil miraculously burned for eight nights when there was only enough supply for one night.” He wasn’t completely certain his information was all the way accurate but he had done enough research to establish that oil and the miraculous burning of the holy oil was an aspect of the holiday alongside other things. Seeing Max emerge from the kitchen Myker nodded in greeting, ”Good evening Mr.Williams.” Myker greeted. He had yet to establish whether first names were appropriate even in this setting and he’d spent very little time in a social capacity with anyone so formal was his default and knowing when to switch that formality off was a skill he had yet to develop. Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 22, 2021 12:50:21 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Family - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters]"That's one part of the story of Hanukkah - the fun part," Judy confirmed, impressed that Myker had done some homework. "Max is fine," Max said to Myker. "My wife isn't your boss anymore."Max sounded very happy indeed about that fact, and he was - Judy's captaincy had brought with it burdens for the whole family to carry. "Anyway, the fundamental story of Hanukkah - the way I read it - is about the importance of preserving your own culture and way of living," Judy explained. "The land of Israel was invaded by the Greeks, who suppressed the Jewish culture, but a group of valiant Jews - the Maccabees - fought against them and won back the Jewish people's freedom. The miracle of the oil was part of that - they only found one usable can of oil in the temple in Jerusalem, but it lasted for 8 nights, just long enough to get more."With that, Judy headed for the oven and took out a large pan with beef brisket. The odor of the food filled the room.
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Post by Myker Vulbrix on Dec 24, 2021 15:30:57 GMT
[ Myker Vulbrix - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters] Of course Myker had taken the time to do some homework, although perhaps not as thoroughly as he would normally, time seemed to get away with him more and more these days. ”Max it is then.” Myker said with a small nod. He of course could understand the man seeming happy about his wife no longer being his boss, no doubt the family would face far less challenges than before or so he hoped. Judy elaborated on the story and Myker listened with keen interest, it sounded all too familiar of a story one scattered throughout history of many planets and peoples. There was much he could say on the topic but opted for something lighthearted, ”Here you are upholding that culture so I’d say they won that fight.” Myker found it to be a honor that Judy and her family had him there to be part of something of such importance. It wasn't always the case, sometimes those fights were lost and so was the culture they were trying to save. ”Do you need assistance?” Myker asked when Judy went to remove the brisket. He found himself inclined to be busy with something, helping in some way. Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 26, 2021 7:52:47 GMT
[Judy, Max, & Anna - Eastman-Williams Family Quarters]"If I've learned one thing being married to a Jew, it's that they are tenacious - especially the ladies," Max replied to Myker, getting in a little flirt with his wife in the process. She responded to that with a little pat on his back. "To your question, you're our guest - we can't let you do any work," Judy said. "And beside, we're just about ready."
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