Whew! Now that we’ve had a little winter, I’m ready for spring’s arrival. It’s not time quite yet but we only have 26 days to go.
Oh boy is it ever a Monday as well. I just typed up my entire post and something happened in the save draft part and *poof* it all disappeared except the first two sentences. So this is my second try at posting this morning.
Joining in to plan my week with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
The sun is shining! It’s warm (well, warm for winter and supposed to be almost 50 degrees today). Tomorrow, it’s going to hit 60 degrees. And then, we return to normal with highs in the upper 40’s. However, I’ll take melted snow and upper 40’s over the artic blast any day. We want to return that weather for a full refund.
And I continue to think of our friends to the south hit so hard by the weather. Praying they quickly recover.
How I Am Feeling
Frustrated! My blog keeps wigging out when I try to save my drafts
On My Mind
I’ve typed this section twice now. Maybe you aren’t meant to know what’s on my mind today. Thank you for all the kind words and prayers last week when I mentioned my job. Still thinking things through but feeling a bit more optimistic. Today’s concerns mostly revolve around my youngest son and his struggles with anxiety and school in this “lovely” pandemic world.
On The Breakfast Plate
Flip yogurt, coffee, vitamins.
On My Reading Pile
Planned to read A Virgin River Christmas this week because of Rudolph Day after taking a break from the books. However, I just couldn’t do it. The books are too “formula” for me. I don’t mind slightly predictable so perhaps I’m just not a fan of the author’s writing.
Since I needed a change, I quickly read through some suspense/thriller novels over the weekend with a new to me author, Shari Lapena. An Unwanted Guest was my favorite as it had a nice spooky vibe going. However, I also enjoyed The Couple Next Door and A Stranger in the House as well.
Then, to go a completely different direction, I read The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. (Can’t figure out how to make the thing above the “e” in his last name). I’d never read it before and they reference it a few times in Fear The Walking Dead so I was curious. Enjoyed it.
Now, I’m back to suspense and reading Outfox by Sandra Brown. Takes a bit more concentration but engaging enough.
On My TV
The Muppet Show! Reliving my childhood with a bit of comfort television. And trying not be annoyed at my husband calling it Sesame Street for adults. He’s probably still annoyed at having sat through the movie, Bliss with me. “You pick the worst movies!” Ahem, I don’t disagree. I found that one disappointing. Not what I expected. At least WandaVision and Prodigal Son don’t disappoint. Of course, the latter is on hiatus until March. Still working through Fear the Walking Dead as my laundry folding show.
On The Menu
A bit ambitious this week, we’ll see how it goes.
MONDAY: stuffed peppers *I have a hair appointment at 11* *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: ham steaks and baked sweet potatoes
WEDNESDAY: garlic chicken bites and asparagus (Fresh! On sale! Hooray!)
THURSDAY: Mongolian Beef in the crock pot *Rudolph Day*
FRIDAY: Sheet pan pancake
From The Camera
New Recipe I Tried Last Week or One That We Really Enjoyed
Yesterday, I tried a new recipe for sheet pan maple pork chops. The pork chops were okay but our family united in hatred of cooked fennel. One of my list items this year was to try a new vegetable each week. Now, we know fennel is not a favorite (to understate things).
To Relax This Week I Will
Make a second attempt at cleaning the house (doesn’t work well with everyone at home in snowy weather). Give my February magazines one last glance before tossing them in the recycle bin.
Quote For The Week
I shall have to put up with a few caterpillars if I want to see the butterflies.
(from The Little Prince)
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What are your plans for this last week of February?
Dont you just hate it when the computer acts up when you’re blogging! bah humbug. me , too! You know you see chefs declaring their rave over fennel and I’ve never tried it and keep thinking I will, but then I remember it tastes like licorice so perhaps not, Thanks for the head’s up! Have a great week!
Yes, it was very frustrating as I had almost my whole post completed. It did taste different cooked from raw (probably should’ve had the whole family taste it raw). Raw was more subtle and I could detect a slight licorice taste but not very in your face, though the smell was definite licorice! Cooked or the way I cooked it (just olive oil, salt, and tiny bit of garlic) brought out a more lemony taste though not a good lemony taste. My oldest and most adventurous eater spit it out, LOL. Hope your Tuesday is off to a terrific start!
That little snowman is too cute! I so hate when the computer gives you fits! Happy Monday!
Thank you! My youngest son built him when we were on a walk. I’m sure he’s gone now, it’s supposed to be in the 60’s today and I already took the trash out without the need for a coat! Hope your week is off to a wonderful start.
I love The little prince. Hoping your son feels better.
Have a great week
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Thank you! I did enjoy The Little Prince more than I expected. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far.
Hi Sweetie!
Continued prayers about work and for your son. I pray he finds peace and comfort soon. I still love the muppet show too! Lol And I don’t know that I’ve ever had fennel cooked. I’m intrigued. Lol
Blessings on the rest of your week. xo
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Thank you! The week definitely started out pretty rough for him but the last two days have been okay. One day at time, right? Can’t say I recommend cooked fennel. LOL! Maybe you’ll find a better way to cook it than I did. If I grow it in the garden, it’s going to be only for butterfly food and decoration. Hope you are having an amazing week so far!