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I got out to the Indian grocery, a pleasant enough 15 minute drive there, with 15 minutes back. It wasn't raining when I left, but started sprinkling on the way home. But at home I got into the house without noticing any drops, so it was a good trip overall.
It is now pouring down out there. I think I dodged the rain VERY nicely.
I bought a few things there and we may be having Indian food for Sunday dinner.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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good morning, vix i am sorry did i miss something what operation ?0
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Hi all.
Irene, I'm getting my hip replaced. It's gotten pretty bad from arthritis and a bone spur. I've put it off for a few years, but it's time. I hope you're doing well.
Ed, I like Indian food. Don't have it very often, hubby's not a fan. Lots of yummy spices.
Our children came over this a.m. I made some gluten free brownies to celebrate my son's birthday. It's so great to spend time with them. We've all had at least our first vaccination now, except for our grandson, so soon we'll be able to get together a little easier. We still mask up and keep a distance.
It's been raining on and off all morning, currently 61 and continuing cloudiness with a high of 65 expected.
I will probably do some laundry this afternoon.
I have my 2nd jab tomorrow.
Wishing everyone a happy Sunday.
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I did make Indian food for dinner!
We shared an aloo tikki wrap, baked from the freezer, and I used some spice mix packets I bought, with a little extra Indian red ground chili, to make malai kofta and shahi paneer. The kofta balls were frozen too, and just heated and added to the gravy.
It was all delicious, meat free eating. Plenty of protein from the paneer.
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Howdy all y'all. It's marvelous Monday!
38 chilly degrees out there now, but the sun is shining and we are expecting it to shine all day, with an expected high of 65.
I have given Lilo her Monday morning fluid treatment. At some point today I should get the clean laundry out of the dryer, folded, and put away.
J's lunch is plated is the rest of the Indian food, except for some of the basmati rice, and ready to warm up, but I haven't quite figured what mine will be yet. I may do something with the separate, small bowl of leftover basmati rice, though that would probably be too many carbs. Maybe I could open a can of tuna and do something with ginger and soy sauce...or Eduardo may come up with an exciting lunch idea. We will see.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Ed, the Indian food looks yummy. We had grilled chicken last night.
I have a book to pick up at the library, my 2nd jab, and a drive to do today.
It will be mostly cloudy, currently 41 with a high of 55 expected, cooler than it's been.
Another new week, have a good day, everyone.
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It's funny, Vix, that you should mention that your husband isn't a fan of Indian food. When J and I first met, Taco Bell seemed to be the main vegetarian food of choice. To be fair, at that time J would still eat bacon, McDonald's Big Macs (or cheeseburgers) and barbecue flavored Vienna sausages, and maybe chili with ground beef in it. But the vegetarianism was clearly on the way.
I could see that certain food horizons needed to be expanded, at least a little bit. As I had become fond of lots of international cuisine through my travels to DC when working for the government, I was determined to introduce J to some of the exotic Asian foods, as there are much more interesting vegetarian choices than Taco Bell!
Chinese was first, and we had to deal with some restaurants that seemed to think that shrimp and fish sauce were vegetarian. Despite a few fails, and some restaurants whose doors would never again be darkened by us, Chinese became an occasional option.
It took me months to add Thai food to the shared menu. There was one particular restaurant that we passed often, with a big sign advertising VEGETARIAN food. I kept pointing it out, and J kept resisting, until finally, one day, I guess J was hungry enough to, tentatively, try it.
I selected a couple of dishes I thought would be agreeable and they were. Thai was an instant favorite, and most Thai restaurants understand about shrimp and fish sauce, though some do still want to use oyster sauce, which can be a problem. Still, most have a good understanding.
Vietnamese was next, with the usual caveats regarding sauces.
Indian food was even harder than Thai, as far as getting it on the menu. I flat could not get J to set foot in an Indian restaurant. I knew that there were plenty of vegetarian options, and had eaten plenty of Indian food myself, and finally had to go to an Indian grocery to push some Indian food out there. I bought some frozen appetizers and meals, and we had a couple of Indian dinners at home. It was almost the standard childhood choice of, eat it or go hungry, but of course if J had really disliked it I would have made something else to eat. J was willing to at least try it, with it right there on the table, and liked it well enough that I could get us into an Indian restaurant after that.
Later we expanded to Malaysian, and Burmese, and Pakistani food, and we now have many options besides Taco Bell, and don't actually eat at Taco Bell any more at all, though we do have a nice Mexican restaurant that is a favorite. We may even visit them once all the pandemic restrictions are off, though that Mexican place does give WAY too much food. It will have to be a once in a while treat, as Mexican food doesn't always reheat all that appetizingly.
Middle eastern food is sometimes on the table, but J has to be in the mood for it. While I know there are a few Ethiopian dishes J would like, I don't think we'll ever be going to an Ethiopian restaurant. The same with Caribbean and most of African cuisine, though there have been some South African curry sauces, that I was able to get, packaged, that J liked well enough.
At any rate, I feel like we have enough variety and choices.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday! 49 partly cloudy degrees now, with an expected high of 69 under partly sunny skies. I finished off the last of the bread in the house for breakfast and may pop out to Kroger for more bread this morning.
I might try one of the Dave's thin sliced seeded or sprouted breads this time. I have been trying to find a heartier tasting bread than the reduced carb, high fiber, whole grain bread that I had been buying, but still want good carbs and not too many of them. When I want light bread, sourdough fits the bill. We will see what I can find if I go out today. The Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain bread was pretty tasty, and may become my go to hearty bread, after trying at least one or two more.
I have given Lilo her Tuesday shot and subsequent treats. All of the laundry got folded and put away yesterday, with a lot of help from Dinah.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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Good morning.
Ed, I love Thai food...and I like Indian and Chinese food. I haven't tried too many of the other Asian foods. Japanese was ok. A lot of the ingredients are only at specialty stores, and truthfully, I'm kind of lazy about cooking. Ezekiel bread is touted by a lot of the health food sites. I rarely have bread. We only keep gluten free in the house. The O'Dough's brand is pretty tasty, and they make little thin bagels that are only 100 calories, if I really want some bread.
My arm is pretty sore and there's a bit of a lump today from the vaccine yesterday, but no new bruise. Glad that's done.
It's currently 48 and sunny with a high of 68 expected, warm again for today. It was nice sitting out in the sun for a little while yesterday.
No special plans.
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good morning, vix i though you mention at one time you needed a hip replacement hoping every thing goes good for you0
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Thanks, Irene...I hope so too! I've tried really hard to avoid surgery, but that's the way it goes.0
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As it was expected to be a cool evening, I had beef stew cooking all day in a crockpot.
So, dinner was easy! Breakfast may be more of the same.
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday!
It's 63 cloudy degrees out there now, with a rainy high of 68 expected. And back down into the 30s tonight! Spring needs to make up its mind to stay.
Maybe I should have waited to make the stew until today!
Speaking of stew, that was breakfast, and there is one bowl left for either lunch of supper today.
Not a lot on the agenda today, otherwise. Here's a rhododendron bloom, as they have started to open now.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Hyacinths and daffodils blooming!
The side effects from the 2nd vaccine hit yesterday...all my normal aches were intensified, my arm was really painful, and my upper back felt like I had been beaten up. It's subsiding quite well today. My arm will probably hurt for a while.
It's currently 60 and cloudy with a high of 64 later and probable rain.
Have a good day, everyone.
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
It's 38 sunny, chilly degrees out there now with an expected sunny high of only 51. I may go out for some groceries today, or may order delivery. I will think about that...
Not a lot else on the agenda.
For dinner last night Eduardo made teriyaki pork for me, and spicy Punjabi style lentil stew for J.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
As always, Ed, those meals look delish. I intensified my diet a bit yesterday, will see if I can keep it up for about a week for a little weight loss boost. Protein shakes for breakfast and lunch, veggies and a protein for dinner.
I will stop by the library today to pick up/drop off some books, and there's a mindfulness meditation zoom this afternoon. Along with regular chores, that will keep me somewhat busy.
It's currently 38 and cloudy, was raining earlier, with a high of 46 expected. Cooler for a few days, then warming up again on Sunday.
Time seems to be flying by.
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I am wearing green. No black eye peas though. Every year our county has a "Peep Show", where artists make things out of Peeps.0
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Howdy all y'all. It's fantastic frigid Friday!
It's 31 clear degrees out there (feels like 25) with a sunny high of 57 expected this afternoon.
There is nothing critical on the agenda other than Lilo's Friday evening fluid treatment. But I may get out for groceries, or order grocery delivery, since we are in a new month and I got paid. I even remembered to change the AC filters yesterday!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Pictures from the "Peep Show" https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/news/cc-peepshow-peeple-vg-20210328-5y6j6cro65arbmu3gjx2j3zwuq-photogallery.html
Cold here too today. Currently 27 and mostly sunny, a few more clouds later with a high of 45 expected.
We had a little surprise hail yesterday. And some tulips started to bloom. Crazy March early April weather. Put the fireplace on last night to take the chill off. That was cozy.
I was too hungry just having a protein shake for breakfast and lunch. Will probably go back to regular food today. Same calories, more filling. I guess I can do that once in a while. It does seem to give a little boost.
Need to do some laundry and other things around the house today. Will see what the day brings.
Happy Friday, everyone.
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Howdy all y'all. It's shivery Saturday! 32 clear degrees out there now, with an expected high of 63 with some clouds.
Breakfast was eggs, sausage, and some Dave's Killer Bread, Good Seed, thin sliced, toasted with butter and no-sugar-added marmalade.
I have been working on a cut through of the hedge, partway down the sidewalk, so we can get to the upper front yard without having to walk down the driveway, back up the hill, negotiating our way through and around the blueberries, to get there. We are thinking of moving the banana plants up there to get them away from the driveway. As you can see, I have made some headway through the privet and the massively overgrown gardenia bushes, but still have a ways to go.
And down by the corner of the house, the red azalea is in full glory now.
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Good morning.
Ed, it's a lot of work when things get overgrown. Hubby's giving away some butterfly bushes that sprouted on their own. They get pretty large and would overtake everything else. We already have several. Nice little azaleas you have there.
Our trees are starting to bud, and the neighborhood cherry trees are starting to bloom. They always look so pretty. We now have a small weeping cherry in our back yard...it's one of my favorites.
I watered my indoor plants...still lots of blooms...orchid, xmas cactus, peace plant and hibiscus.
Nothing special planned for today. Will go for a drive later.
It's currently 37 and sunny with a high of 54 expected. Still a bit chilly.
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Well, after doing more cutting and dragging, and laying of stone, HERE is what it looks like now! I still have a tiny bit of trimming to do on the right there, but may ask the lawn people to do that, if I don't get to it before they come next time.
Blood and sweat. No tears, and not much blood. LOL. And my smart watch counted the work as several workouts.
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! Happy Easter to those who celebrate it!
I will put the ham in the oven later, as it will take only about two hours to warm up. I have already boiled and peeled six eggs for the deviled (or stuffed if you prefer) eggs.
Aside from the ham and the deviled eggs, I am sort of winging it for this dinner. No rolls planned, but I will make potato salad probably, but maybe not, as J is trying to lose weight. I think I may make a small broccoli, rice, cheese side, and pretty definitely some corn because J likes corn with holiday meals. Scalloped potatoes are a possibility, as is steamed broccoli, since I have plenty of broccoli on hand.
There is an eentsy weentsy chance of corn pudding, but I think probably not. Since we are both watching what we eat, I am seriously trying to limit the carbs, as much as that can be done with a holiday meal.
I think a decent compromise might be ham (for me) and deviled eggs (mostly for J) with scalloped potatoes, for both of us, corn, for J, broccoli rice cheese casserole, for both of us, with extra broccoli and cheese, to cut the carbs a bit, and then small, individual, raspberry swirl cheesecakes, from the freezer, that are thawing in the refrigerator now.
Why yes, I AM sort of planning Easter dinner as I sit here typing. LOL.
And I have done two steps, boiling and peeling the eggs, and taking the cheesecakes out of the freezer. Three if you count actually remembering to take the ham out a few days in advance, to thaw.
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Good morning;
Happy Easter!
Vix-happy birthday to your son. Also good luck with your surgery.
Ed-I don't blame J for resisting Indian food. I am not a big fan of curries. I love Thai food, Chinese and Japanese,Greek and Lebanese.
Hi-Irene-hope you are doing well.
Such pretty flowers. My tulips are starting to pop their little leaves out of the ground.
It has been chilly here the past few mornings.
Three people at work tested positive for covid, none of them work in my department.
We are being brave and going out to eat today. My daughter is fully vaccinated and hubby and I have both had our first shot. We will also be masked up.
Hi Jan-hope you are doing well.
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Good morning.
That's a nice walkway, Ed. Enjoy your special dinner.
Thanks, Jo. It's been chilly here too the past few days, but warming up a bit for the coming week. Sorry your co-workers got the virus. Hope it's mild and wishing them speedy recovery. Glad your family is vaccinated. Stay safe.
It's currently 49 and partly cloudy with a high of 67 expected....pretty warm! We're getting a "be careful of fire alert", dry with gusty winds. We never used to get those. It's usually humid here.
Happy Sunday, everyone.
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The simple Easter feast. Baked ham. Broccoli, rice, Cheddar casserole. Deviled eggs. Potato salad. Raspberry swirl, crustless cheesecake.
I went with potato salad as I thought J would like that better for the potato dish. I couldn't resist having a small serving though. It was all nice.
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Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent marvelous Monday!
It's currently a sunny 45 degrees out there with an expected high of 77, also under bright sunshine. The Spring morning sun is blazing in through the cut-through, a sight I am still getting used to but think I will LOVE getting used to.
My Easter Monday breakfast was fried ham and eggs, with toast. Not even Eduardo would dream of intervening on ham being part of my breakfast on the day after Easter. LOL.
There are a few grocery items I could use, but I have to see if it's enough to be worth a delivery order. And I have some laundry to do.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Ed, yum.
Nice day expected here too. Currently50 and sunny with a high of 69 expected.
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