Southern Gothic Socialist Asparagus Eaters

Last night I cooked dinner for my parents. It was the first time they'd been to my little apartment so I had it extra clean but I think they were as or even more excited about seeing their "granddog" as seeing me. They had never had lamb chops so thats what I fixed.
I cooked six one-inch thick chops that I'd marianated in soy sauce, black pepper, and rosemary...plenty of rosemary. I pan fried them in EVOO on medium for about seven or eight minutes. If the skillet is too hot the meat gets tough. Lamb chops should be served with plenty of pink in the middle (or rare for those who prefer that).
I also roasted apsaragus and red potatoes and onions. Asparagus is easy, just drizzle with EVOO and course salt then bake at 450 for about ten or twelve minutes. When it turns bright green its done. The potatoes are similarly dressed with EVOO, salt, cracked pepper and paprika and put in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes.
I served the lamb with horseradish and mint jelly, at my grandmother's recommendation. I was at first skeptical about the mint jelly but it is absolutely wonderful when paired with the horseradish on a perfectly prepared lamb chop.
I really enjoyed having my folks over last night.
Afterwards I went out to see a band with some friends and wound up outside making out by the old Cannery Building with a girl I knew. It was a good location, nestled between the 120 year old brick building and some hopper cars on the railroad track next to us. Southern gothic with a train whistle and rumbling railroad cars. The weathered dedication stone imbedded in the crumbling brick wall, facing the tracks read: 1883 - Laborers Shall Rule the Earth As The XXXXXX Inherits Heaven. If I only knew who the sign said would inherit heaven every thing would be alright.