Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Quiches, Textiles and Tea, sofa risers, doors, keys, cabbages and kings

Cooking for the freezer today, two crustless spinach quiches, using mozzarella cheese. 


Battle stations, then wonderful smelling quiches hot from the oven. Once cooled, I'll slice and wrap them for the freezer, to go to when I'm recovering.

Today's PT was a bit rugged, the changing temperature, swinging over 40 degrees over a couple of days, having made Helen Hip a bit unhappy.  

I got resistance bands, green blue and black from Theraband, Emil's recommendation for my current fitness level, and tomorrow I'll start with them. Years ago I had bands, which wore out, proving I used them. 

Then Gary rushed in, wanting to check various keys I keep,  because he changed his lock.  

All done at warp speed.

Textiles and Tea today presented Peyton Pearson, a brilliantly gifted weaver, hsnd dyer, graphic designer, punch needle artist, already with a name, at 27!







Watch out for him, he's a rising star.

Then another irruption from Gary, who has finally found the right doors for our outdoor storage areas. Which will need to be stored in my living room pending painting and installation.  He needs a second person to lift them -- heavy solid slab, not hollowcore.

Here's a neighbor helping, Gary being on the other side, glimpses only



And here's the current state of play

The door, stored until painted and installed outside, adds a charming rustic touch to this shabby chic interior. 

In among all this is Michael the contractor,  who has finished the risers for the sofa, just before leaving for a week.

Note the higher level of the sofa, unbelievably more comfortable now that the height is right.

Now to fold the laundry I was doing before the day got complicated. My knitting friends also emailed today with offers of help and food if required, so nice.

Considering I'm a single older party living alone, it's amazing how complicated my days can get. Something for everyone today.

Happy day everyone, try not to have everything happening at once. Which is more than your humble blog writer can manage, it seems.

One busier person today was my Senator, Cory Booker, holding the floor of the US  Senate,  giving a marathon civics and history class, with the support of other Democrats, and still going, since yesterday, non-stop. Good trouble and a hero of our time.

Reclaiming our flag 




25 comments:

  1. Your day sounds exhausting to me, but well done at living a full and busy life.

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    1. It was pretty exhausting here, too! Mostly because of unexpected happenings.

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  2. I so admire Cory Booker. I love the new living room decor and Peyton Pearson’s work.

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    1. Definitely a mixed bag of a post. Peyton is a wonderful guy, and I think you'd love him as well as his work.

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  3. You must have been a girl guide - Be Prepared is very fitting for you.
    Cory Booker did so well. He should be applauded nationwide.

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    1. I was a guide! Patrol Leader of the Chaffinch Patrol. But everyone knew the Swallows were the cool girls..
      Booker is a national treasure, yes. A beacon of hope against fascism.

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  4. Good news about finally finding the right doors! And glad your higher sofa is more comfortable now and will be easier on your hips!

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  5. I imagine Gary as entering your home with little puffs of smoke by his feet. I am going to miss him but not as much as you are, I am sure.
    Yes. Nice door you've got there! Point of interest!
    You are indeed so busy. Phew.

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    1. Most of it unplanned. Yes, it's a bit like Kramer arriving each time, in Seinfeld.

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  6. Such a great young man that Cory Booker. He did well.

    Raising the couch is such a good idea for seniors even without pending surgery.

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    1. Booker's the real thing. And yes, the adjustments I'm doing are timely even if I weren't having surgery. Likewise grab bars, all that.

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  7. Cory was awesome. I am pleased that he’s your senator.

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    1. I've supported him since way back when he was Mayor of Newark.

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  8. Kudos to Cory Booker! I listened to parts of it and he was impressive!
    That Peyton! Such a talented young man.
    Food in the freezer, couch raised up...you are getting so prepared. I know that preparing as much as I can helps keep me calmer and less stressed. I hope it does the same for you. When was the surgery date again?

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    1. Rita, that's exactly it, the prep is about stress reduction. Surgery is the 17th, Maunday Thursday. Home again Good Friday, rise again Easter Sunday? That's the plan. A bit sacrilegious, but among friends.

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    2. Definitely among friends! ;)

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  9. Between your excellent preparation and those who are willing to help, you have got this covered. Peyton looks so young! He is a force with a loom. Your Kramer reference put a whole new image of Gary in my mind.

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    1. Peyton is 27!! A baby. And such achievements already.
      I recently thought of the Kramer comparison. It's pretty good!

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  10. One thing you can say - you never have time to get bored! So glad that an appropriate door was found and that you were willing to act as the storekeeper for it for awhile.
    I'm finding it difficult sometimes to get up from certain pieces of furniture (and don't get me started on public bathroom toilets!!) so will have to remember the riser idea.

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  11. It's so much easier. A lot of furniture has legs that you can buy risers for. This sofa doesn't, so I had to get them custom made.
    I'm hoping the door (and a second one arriving today, Gary's doing his and mine) will soon leave the living room.

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  12. Wow. A very busy day. My life is like that too
    Feast or famine. Never a nice balance
    It’s lovely to have friends who offer to help with friends like that. You never feel alone

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  13. I'm glad your sofa is raised. And you are really prepared for recovery with the freeze-ahead. Well done and it looks delicious too. Three cheers for Cory!

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