This morning's pond walk yielded one tiny turtle swimming towards me, little head above water, body maybe four inches long and round, until he got close to the shore. Then he saw me and did a quick u-turn. He may be young but he's smart. No pictures, he wants his privacy.
And there's a frog sitting on the side, behind a screen of nuts. Those nuts will all fall to squirrels. Humans don't stand a chance.
Misfits was welcome today, definitely low in supplies.
Canned food for the food pantry, from their list, beautiful brown eggs, the kind with golden yolks which stand up when you break the egg. The shells are sturdy and take a bit of breaking, too
Strawberries at peak, also blueberries, to accompany yogurt and granola for breakfasts.
Yellow potatoes, for roasting with the chicken thighs, mushrooms to be sliced and sauteed for omelettes, bread for chicken sandwiches and egg salad ditto.
All very simple and good food. Next week I'll stock up on green vegetables, some big rescued spinach coming, which would otherwise be juiced or land filled, too large for the retailers.
I already have sardines and tuna, also various beans. I think I'll do okay, with very little prep.
Another friend, in her sixties, has just bought a single story house, reluctantly leaving her beloved big place because her knees won't do stairs any more.
She's postponing joint replacement, and I'm encouraging her to reconsider. Life is so much easier when you're not hurting. And it's hard to be fit when you're in pain. But she has to decide. I know what it's like to feel too rotten to think about surgery, though.
Currently I'm reading a Donna Leon
A Refiner's Fire,
I just started it and I may postpone my viewing of Season Six of Foyle's War until I finish the Leon.
Gary is off away tomorrow, family time in Florida, for a week and a bit. Maybe I'll get my contractor friend Mike to replace the front door lock then, much less activity, more focused. Now Gary wants to replace my front hall flooring to match the kitchen.. Today has been punctuated with visits ranging from discussing morning glories to my holding a piece of plastic in the wind on the back window of his Beemer because it leaks and he's trying to get it replaced. He needed a second pair of hands to get it in place. He doesn't want rain to get in while he's away. Always something.
Happy day everyone, be friendly to your neighbors. You never know if you might need a hand with a plastic sheet in the wind. Or three sheets in the wind.
My recent supermarket eggs were just like you described, that doesn't happen often and I was so happy with them. I have only one left but maybe there will be more when I shop tomorrow. We still have egg shortages and have to take what's available.
ReplyDeleteAll my misfits eggs are this good. Free range. It's so different from the more usual mass produced supermarket stock.
DeleteWishing you sweet memories of your years with Handsome Partner and a celebration with Handsome Son who I wish a very happy birthday. I love that photo of the curtain. Tres chic. I hope your friend is encouraged to have the surgery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wishes. Today's full of complicated feelings. When I see the friend, she's visiting soon, I'll encourage her. I can't imagine being so miserable you have to sell your house because of stairs.
DeleteIt's a significant day for you in two ways.
ReplyDeleteIt is, thank you for that. It's complicated.
DeleteIt's an honour to be asked to be a second pair of hands!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to HS.
I get a lot of those honors! But I like that way of framing it. I'll pass on the wishes to HS.
DeleteHappy anniversary and birthday to you son! sounds like you have some good meals planned ahead.
ReplyDeleteCathy
It's a complex day, marking my partner's death and our son's birthday. I'll pass on to HS your good wishes. Yes, good food but easy!
DeleteI'm enjoying eating caprese salads right now.
ReplyDeleteI used to make and like that before I ever discovered it was a thing! I stumbled on it and eventually found it had a name, who knew?
DeleteYou always make me smile, Boud. Thank you for this lovely start to the day.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. We aim to please.
DeleteI just found out that one of my daughters gets Misfits boxes! I had no idea!
ReplyDeleteYes. That looks like a good haul, many meals in waiting.
Oh, Gary. He is always flitting hither and yon, isn't he?
And yes. I remember that confluence of dates. Good thoughts for all.
Smart lady, that misfits customer. Gary never stops. It's quite restful when he goes away for a few days! Thank you for the good thoughts.
DeleteI hope that happy memories of your Handsome Partner will bring you comfort today as you celebrate Handsome Son.
ReplyDeleteThank you. There are plenty of funny memories along with the difficult ones. And my son has -- greying hair!! How did that happen?
DeleteI love salads and easy meals right now. Tis the season, I guess.
ReplyDeleteYes, much less prep time. I need to be outside more than in the kitchen.
DeleteHappy birthday, Handsome Son! And your week's menu sounds delicious and simple. I like those sort of meals.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'll pass the wishes on. Simple is good right now.
DeleteGood to know about the updates and the grocery planning. Preparation helps in making cooking easy. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletePlanning counts!
DeleteI haven't shopped Misfits for a while. Maybe today. It's a bittersweet day for you. Happy B'Day to HS.
ReplyDeleteIt's a complicated day. I'll pass on the good wishes.
DeleteLooks like a good, healthy assortment of food!
ReplyDeleteMisfits is part of my healthcare!
DeleteThat frog will not be kissed. Probably for the best.
ReplyDeleteAs usual the Misfits box has yielded some good food. We picked up our groceries this morning. Still love curbside pickups, although this morning there were a couple errors in our order which is very rare.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I like about misfits is that they don't substitute. So if they're out of an item, they refund. Some grocery stores substitute some weird things!
DeleteOur store calls if they might need to substitute an item. I think that's because it's a small family-run store and they cater to customers more than the larger ones do.
DeleteThinking of you on this complicated day. Best birthday wishes to HS and Birth Day congratulations to you. I can't believe HS has a touch of grey in his hair!
ReplyDeleteYour Misfits haul looks especially delicious this time.
Good luck discussing knee surgery with your friend. Everyone has to decide what's best in their situation, and rehabbing after knee surgery is reputed to be considerably harder than after hip surgery. That being said, blogista Debby recovered as astoundingly well, just like you. Plus, every person I know who has had knee surgery has (eventually) said "wish I'd done this years earlier".
Chris from Boise
Yes, I hear from people who've done both, that knee recovery is harder. But I think it's better than suffering endlessly. She'll decide. I'll just mention it.
DeleteAh, what a complicated day for you and your son. I was nearly in this situation, as the "Handsome Daughter" myself. But when the hospice nurse arrived at our home to verify the death (this was decades ago), she mercifully decided that my mother had passed just before midnight, not just after midnight (and on my birthday). I trust that you give yourself space to feel all the things during this time. It's a lot to digest and remember. Thank you for describing your turtle spotting -- too cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for understanding so well. Yes, I was up and down today, mostly it was okay though.
DeleteHappy anniversary and happy birthday to your son.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can be happy on the anniversary of a partner's death, but I passed on the birthday greetings, thank you.
DeleteMaking the hallway match the new kitchen made me smile - the renovation that grows and grows
ReplyDeleteI love my hallway as it is, so I'm definitely opposed to more change. But he's an endless renovator of his own place, sees no reason to stop.
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