27 July 2012
A very merry unbirthday...
...to me! It is, however, my half birthday today. Six months until I enter my 30th year. What am I going to do for the last 6 months of my 20s? Cut my hair? Plastic surgery? Sky diving? Hmm...
14 July 2012
Elixir of summer
Before beginning, please keep in mind that my husband has thousands of excellent and remarkable qualities, more than I have yet discovered, and I would not trade him for anything. But, you must know, he does not like watermelon. It's the sad state of things when I hesitate to buy a delicious and readily available watermelon for fear it will go to waste because my ever diminishing digestive tract is currently occupied by other things, like a person - yes, a 3 lb person, but a person no less! However, when I stumbled on this recipe, there was no reason to hold back. It wasn't bad, I thought it was really good, actually, but the Man of the House, prefers less pulpy anything. I did learn that ice cubes do not belong in the food processor. Noted for future experiments. Even with all the great nutritional value, like high in Vitamins C and A, as well as Potassium, and lots of other magical qualities, he still would like something different.
A few days ago, he sent me a video of a juice recipe, which was something different. It takes nearly 10 minutes for the video to show you how to cut, blend, and explain that good juice must be strained. But if you have 10 minutes, it's an interesting view. Tonight we tried it. And it was excellent. Really excellent! We juiced one melon, which was selling for 25 cents per pound, and made nearly a gallon of juice. Now I just have to figure out how to get out the lovely red color from our 'strainer.' (Thank you to the giver of this lovely towel. It has served us very well. Hopefully you aren't offended at our multitasking its purpose.) At least I'll have some juice to quench the thirst while washing. Maybe with a little lime in it...
09 July 2012
Garden: Summer 2012
The secret? I soaked the seeds for a few hours before planting. Sure, it's a little early to report, but after returning from vacation to a drooping and dried basil plant that had a tragically short life, I'm excited to have pesto possibilities once again.
Maybe the beans will come up tomorrow...or the next day. We hope to add in tomatoes and possibly strawberries. Since we recently expanded our outdoor living space, we have more room to grow stuff, though we still need pots to hold the plants. Or maybe we can build one of these.
Someday my garden might look like the photo, only with more edibles. But, it has to start at the very beginning...and I live in the desert. That doesn't mean I have to stop dreaming!
03 July 2012
Moving tips
A few things to know if a move is in your near future:
1. Avoid moving at all costs.
2. When you learn how to move in a painless manner, please tell me how you did it!
3. Many hands make light work, but the hands need some guidance on what to do. Have some organization to what needs to happen and there will be less stress. The Elder's Quorum is pretty amazing!
4. Wear good shoes.
5. When it's 104 F (40 C) outside, that's a good time to take a break. Drink some water. Like a gallon (3.7854 L).
6. Obtain enough boxes, bags, suitcases, or other containers to accommodate all moving items. My man found that small document boxes fit most objects, but aren't so big that they get too heavy very easily, plus they are sturdy, sort of. Word is that if the local grocery store doesn't give boxes, the local liquor store may. "Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste." - Milton (However, even if I did drink wine - or any alcohol, I doubt it would undroop my spirits during a move.)
7. If applicable, check with the property manager or realtor to make sure the carpets will be cleaned far enough in advance that they will be dry on the day you want to move in, rather than discovering they are still cleaning, and therefore still wet, at the time you get the key.
8. Avoid moving during the community luau, during which a 2 story water slide/bounce house covers the entirety of the walk way.
9. Count your blessings while unpacking that you won't have to repack for a while.
10. Before and after photos might make you feel like you've accomplished something. Behold the empty box pile!
More thoughts?
1. Avoid moving at all costs.2. When you learn how to move in a painless manner, please tell me how you did it!
3. Many hands make light work, but the hands need some guidance on what to do. Have some organization to what needs to happen and there will be less stress. The Elder's Quorum is pretty amazing!
4. Wear good shoes.
5. When it's 104 F (40 C) outside, that's a good time to take a break. Drink some water. Like a gallon (3.7854 L).
6. Obtain enough boxes, bags, suitcases, or other containers to accommodate all moving items. My man found that small document boxes fit most objects, but aren't so big that they get too heavy very easily, plus they are sturdy, sort of. Word is that if the local grocery store doesn't give boxes, the local liquor store may. "Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste." - Milton (However, even if I did drink wine - or any alcohol, I doubt it would undroop my spirits during a move.)
7. If applicable, check with the property manager or realtor to make sure the carpets will be cleaned far enough in advance that they will be dry on the day you want to move in, rather than discovering they are still cleaning, and therefore still wet, at the time you get the key.8. Avoid moving during the community luau, during which a 2 story water slide/bounce house covers the entirety of the walk way.
9. Count your blessings while unpacking that you won't have to repack for a while.
10. Before and after photos might make you feel like you've accomplished something. Behold the empty box pile!
More thoughts?
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