Then and now, a short post

 I found a picture of the place I lived as a child. We lived at number six, I think, right in the middle of this row of cottages, with this view. No electric, gas or water though! 

And now we're at today, my car won't start, Gary did not show yesterday,  busy, hoping he will help today. I have a starting kit which I've used before but in this weather I can't get the hood open, my hands not cooperating.

 

I've had better days. 

I think I'll stay away from negative media and writing of all kinds today, already down enough with mid winter. 

Winter's back, and countermeasures

 So here's the latest local police report on weather, indexes and the roads. Chief Garofalo has a future in standup.

So, this being the case, I planned a day of cooking. 

First turning the ground turkey from Misfits into meatballs for Tuesday's Dinner with Handsome Son, and the remains of the hake into fishcakes.

Both turned out fine. In the background, chef's privilege, sample fishcakes and meatballs, for quality assurance purposes.

Then I'll bake bread for garlic bread among other uses. And I think I'll make those almond dough tart things again for Tuesday's dessert.  I have great Icelandic yogurt for filling, and various nuts and fruits. My neighbors will be very happy when they appear again.

The latest socks will be done this afternoon, then the finishing and steaming, and I'll mail out the four pairs next week.

Hang in there, Ukraine.