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.
Monday, 3 January 2022
Despite the sunshine, I braved a cool-bordering-on-cold wind, and learned once again that walking with the wind in sunshine is much more pleasant than walking in the shade and against the wind. Note how these bulbs are using a bit of added heat from the thermal mass of the adjacent low wall to get ahead of the curve.
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.
Friday, 31 December 2021
Since we heard fireworks last night, and not at midnight, I suspect there’ll be a concert of them tonight. I already hear distant, strange pops, which I’m crediting to a build-up to the expensive midnight ones. These are “neighborhood” noises, and not sanctioned events.
I’ll be trimming this basil for our New Year’s casserole, which is a non-traditional black-eyed pea and greens dish that I’m making up. I’m hoping that because I’m using the “regular” New Year’s Day ingredients, it won’t diminish their good vibes for the coming year. The casserole will have many veggies with cream, cheese, and a dusting of bread crumbs.
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.
Wednesday, 29 December 2021
We’re having a bit more light at night, and that’ll hold for another hour or so, until rain comes in. It may last until dawn. The scary part is the potential for hard rain and wind. Arrrgh.
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.
Sunday, 26 December 2021
I read a bit online about Boxing Day. I guess today can’t be Boxing Day, at least in some times and places, because it’s a Sunday. Mostly I was trying to find out what the boxes were made of, because the ritual began before cardboard. Perhaps the box meant alms boxes at the church, or perhaps the box was what the gifts were put in. I’m betting either way the boxes were some kind of wood, but I didn’t get that confirmed.