Saturday, 8 January 2022
I know the sun angle changes not only during the day (duh), but over the seasons, but this seemed like a darned low sun angle, even for winter. It was not quite noon, and I thought geeze, is this the time change plus January right before my very eyes? Just checked a handy app, and, yup, noon time-wise is not mid-day for the sun; it’s highest after clock-noon…and this was before. So it all makes sense.
Thursday, 6 January 2022
A neighbor used to have one of these lovely scented shrubs, and he told me the name of it, , yet I managed to forget. Unfortunately, he removed it from his garden, so I can’t ask him again with a specimen present. Of course, I have to spot him outside, too, and I haven’t in a while.
Not that all of this is important to you in the least.
Tuesday, 4 January 2022
I finally had suffient good-knees to visit that building site over by the BeltLine. From what I saw until my not-going-for-walks-because-ouch began in November, there was a possible basement parking area, with large volume drainage culverts below it. Or so it seemed. Now, the crews are up to ground level and I find it interesting that this edge walking area is decking and not poured concrete.
Sunday, 2 January 2022
A line of storms (a storm line?) came through about 5:18am (or about then) with wind and rain. I awakened while it was still quiet, and was awake awake knowing something would let loose soon. No reason to try sleeping again. So I got up, and by the time I was dressed and descending, I heard the first rain drops.
Last night the news-types were warning listeners to have their alerts set up on their phones. Today, only one station had weather-and-news live to help us through the storm. The other major networks all had paid shows on. I’m a bit annoyed with that…is it a bad weather situation, or no?
Tonight, another weather advisory, perhaps more wind than rain…who will monitor it beyond our fine Federal employees (and their fine computer tracking and modeling systems)? Me, I’m tired enough after getting up at five-something to sleep through…well, not just anything, but lots.
Saturday, 1 January 2022
Here’s the casserole…complete with spinach (sliced fine), black-eyed peas (purchased fresh, soooo lovely compared to canned), and bread-crumbs (I guess subbing for rice). With ah herbed cheese-cream sauce, using fresh basil and parmesan. So, not traditional…we’re betting: close enough.
Thursday, 30 December 2021
In a version of the New Year’s Eve Eve spirit, a prelude to the proper New Year’s Eve vibe.
Tuesday, 28 December 2021
Looks like I need some fresh spices for…well, for the next pumpkin pie season…. So, the big question: now? (so they’re in the house when needed); or later? (so they’re fresher when needed).
* FWP = first world problem
Monday, 27 December 2021
Jes watchin a Maine deer trough. Quite restful.
More often, however, we watch “Escape to the Country.” That’s where I learned that homely in Great Britain English means what I mean by homey, that is: a pleasantly comfortable and cozy place. Like a home, for example 😎.
These are both anti-COVID-stress viewings in this household.
Saturday, 25 December 2021
We enjoyed a tasty and festive brunch at our niece’s….
…with entertainment by young Nova…
…and our not-a-tree welcomed us home to almost-vegetarian left-over chili.
Friday, 24 December 2021
Our fine decorative wooden bench in the front yard is a lichen wonderland. My latest gardening success?!!