Do you think he'd like the world to just go away?
I can't say I don't have moments myself.
Gatto's doppelganger Tabs. Or is the other way around?
Our rollercoaster weather is still rolling. 50s F yesterday, 80 today. Tomorrow back to 60s.
I was productive this past week, from cleaning, sorting and organizing the mess of the broom closet to doing the same in the bedroom. Yesterday I finished that job by steam cleaning the two large area rugs in there. I have an over-sized bedroom. The rambler type addition put on in 1973 had a living/dining room combination. After the 1984 addition put onto the east end, it was no longer needed as that. When we bought the place we closed it off from the kitchen to make it a bedroom. It's larger than it needs to be, but there it is. The middle of the house is what is left of the original. The kitchen, laundry and butlers pantry. Yes, it has a butlers pantry, large enough to put the washer and dryer in there. A very odd home indeed! A complete mess when we bought it. I loved a house that needed work. Mark just shook his head.
I think I will give my back a rest today, then carry on with sorting, winnowing, sort of, and cleaning tomorrow.
I bought a bag of frozen mahi mahi at Costco. I saw the price and said nope. Mark, who has become me as I have become him, said if you like it, buy it. Who is this guy? I did. We had it for dinner last evening, with a lemon, butter, garlic sauce. Accompanied by couscous and my second favorite vegetable, broccoli. I think perhaps cooking and baking keeps me sane during these chaotic, frightening times. It makes the world go away for a short but valued time.
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Have you heard from your neighbor lately? I wonder if he's a seasonal visitor bringing garden veg.
Love that you're enjoying cooking and baking. Hope your back feels better soon, if not sooner.
Good for Mark, and for staying sane in this crazy world! ❤️
Dinner looks delicious. I like to escape in the kitchen too.
A good job you like a house that needs work (what we would call a fixer-upper). We went for this house because it needed absolutely no work and we couldn't face the upheaval of having a lot of work done.
Your description brought to mind the humourous time when someone described her house to me in text form. She described a “Tiny Butler’s panty.”
One of my favorite fish to eat besides bluegills is Mahi Mahi. We caught that while visiting the Big Island and going out on a hired boat.
Having a pantry would be a nice thing.
Your dishes and presentation of the food is beautiful.
Cooking and baking are my two favorite stress relievers. Your meal looks amazing.
He isn't doing well, Boud. I'm not sure there will be planting a garden. He's deeply depressed but won't do anything about it. It's sad.
My back never feels ok but it is better than a couple of days ago, Ivy. Thanks.
It's not easy, Cheerful!
Yes you do, Miss Merry. In-between everything else you do.
It's called a fixe-upper here too, nick. I wouldn't be up to the job now.
That's funny, AC! Creative.
Fresh Mahi Mahi would be wonderful, Val.
Thank you, Lori. Simple is the way to go.
Posts like this make me smile, just homey, comforting sorts of things. I love it when my days are spent doing such things.
The dinner looks delicious. I agree with your husband. At our age, we should just buy what appeals. In moderation, of course! No big yachts or anything like that...
You have become a real trooper and your bursts of energy have been very productive. I'm quite positive that Mark enjoys your cooking and baking. Big yum!
Looks delicious and I'm happy your husband encouraged you to buy. You are a wonderful chef Sandra. I hope your back isn't too sore after all that hard work. I need some of your energy vibes sent my way please :)
Your dinner looks scrumptious š
I absolutely love ❤️ the cat photos.
Yes, definitely in moderation, Sue!
My energy bursts an infrequent, but, yes.....I am glad to have them. Mark loves to eat!
No chef--home cook, Denise. Put me in a professional kitchen and it would be a disaster. My energy vibes are fleeting!
I know you do, Linda!
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