I rasped the edges of the bergamot bits, then painted one set in light bronze, one in gold. I didn't smooth the main areas, because I wanted a beaten metal effect.
I like how this turned out. Since they will be boxes this time, I left the peel inside unpainted so the smell would remain. The right hand gold piece needs more repair, so after the paint is dry, I'll glue it. Wabi sabi.
And I was up very early this morning so I did a bit of cooking. To wit: roast cabbage with spices and a nice spicy yogurt-based dressing.
Since it was only mid morning when this was cooked, I just did a cook's privilege sample taste and liked this a lot.
This can be a side dish with chicken or to spicy plant "sausage". It's certainly more interesting than cabbage usually is.
Once it got light -- yes, this is not coming at you in chron order -- I broke down and tied up a couple of boxes, and took them to the recycle. On the way I stopped to leave the empty container from my neighbor's soup on her step, now holding a helping of chocolate almonds. Never return a container empty! Her email when she picked it up seems to be happy.
And between all these varied activities, I finished reading the latest book in the Andy Carpenter series of lawyer detective mysteries.
At this point I think I could write these myself, so formulaic, but they're still fun to read. This one is set at the beginning of his defense career and features his meeting his soulmate dog Tara, and his new investigator, Laurie, later to be, oh, sorry no spoilers.
Later today online chat with friends, meanwhile I sent yet another message to Gov Murphy to get crackin and sign the newly passed immigrant protection bill. It's been on his desk five days. To be fair he had to present his final State of the State speech in the meantime, but he can still get signing.
Happy day everyone, enjoy what you can otherwise what are we fighting for?
Do you have plans about what your bergamot boxes are going to contain?
ReplyDeleteThey may belong to other people, and they'll decide.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the finished boxes.
ReplyDeleteThat's two of us!
DeleteYou got going early with great dedication.
ReplyDeleteI'd finished sleeping, so I figured I may as well.
DeleteIt seems that even without a car, you still manage to pack a lot into your day.
ReplyDeleteI hope to be just like you when I grow up 😊
Freedom from driving has freed up energy! I think you're doing very well as it is.
DeleteWell you are sure much busier than I am. Still recovering - it's been 3 lousy weeks for crying out loud!! I can't wait to feel better and get back to my walks and my Zumba class, and my protests. Ugh! 2026 has not started off well for me.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get going again soon. It's been a while.
DeleteI heard this on the radio this morning and Beth Robinson reminded me of you, a woman who is curious about everything and never stops creating.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/old-friends-soul-friends-1.7644794
That's very flattering to me. I agree that you need to live whatever age you are.
DeleteI have cabbage on the menu for tonight, but I will be stir-frying it very thinly sliced, with fine shreds of carrot and thinly sliced onion and seasoning it right before I toss in small chunks of ham. I know I couldn't possibly eat blackened cabbage like you have there, I find it bitter.
ReplyDeleteIt was actually very tender and sweet, though it looked scary!
DeleteAlmost looks like you're minting your own coins.
ReplyDeleteNow there's an idea..
DeleteDoing my daily complain emails to our rep (which do nothing but I feel better about it.) You've had an incredibly productive time!
ReplyDeleteDon't underestimate the power of continuous pressure on your rep. It does add up.
DeleteLots of lovely interesting posts to catch up with. Such a busy life.
ReplyDeleteI feel as if I sit around a lot!
DeleteEven when you are sitting around you are busy doing something!
DeleteI cannot imagine roasting cabbage that early in the morning. Instead, I'm usually dreaming that I have to come up with dinner for the masses in a filthy, barely working kitchen and I have NO FOOD to cook. It would be far more sensible to follow your example.
ReplyDeleteIt might have been a one off here.
DeleteYour boxes are looking better and better.
ReplyDeleteI've read several David Rosenfelt books and enjoyed them all. Sometimes we really need a nice light read to take our minds off everything else.
So true, mental relief.
DeleteI've lost count of the things I have learned about from you. Bergamot boxes being the latest.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've learned a thing or two about the world of horse breeding and dressage from you, so it comes out even.
DeleteI've read that author and enjoyed reading his books. They are simple and straight forward and fun.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I just need a simple mystery and not a difficult book.
I love your creativity too!
These days it's good to have a bit of light reading available. It's not a time for deep study, for me anyway.
DeleteI am intrigued to see how these bergamot boxes will look when finished.
ReplyDeleteYour boxes are coming along nicely. I enjoy getting up very early to cook. Have a nice day today.
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