What caught my eye? As we sat for a few minutes on Boston Common, a group of young people settled into a table across from us, with bags from Burger King. This little squirrel scampered over and one of the guys handed him a french-fry. The squirrel seemed to stare at me, as I took photo after photo of him munching down the treat. A fat and well fed little friend.
Where have I been? We are home for about a month, I have been to the dentist, the office, the farmers market, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It is National Symphony Orchestra Season.
Who have I been talking with? Mostly work related, a director from the Alzheimer's Association, the new federal lobbyist for a trade group. Friday evening we tried a happy hour for LGBTQ residents in our condo community at the condo watering hole. One neighbor showed up, we had a delightful time, a couple of drinks and dinner at the bar. We all work too much, some are shy about being seen in public.
What have I been watching? YouTube, Gold Rush, and Deadliest Catch. And the local PBS station is replaying Landscape Artist of the Year, nice British production.
Where am I going? TO VOTE! And back to the dentist, for a little work. Replacing a filling that has been rough since the day it went in.
What mystified me this week? A poor customer service response from the contractor that installed our kitchen. Three days and two emails to get a message back about a problem they need to fix. If it doesn't get better they may be a candidate for slaps.
What amazed me this week? A couple of nice foggy mornings.
What's cooking? Soups, stews, and slow braises. In the summer we are often trying to get things cooked fast, at this time of year letting things simmer for hours is kind of comforting.
What is stacking up around me? Books, books I have read and don't really want to part with, books I will read - I promise someday my lovies I will get to all of you.
What am I looking forward to? The adventure that each day brings.
Those are beautiful photos of a well-fed squirrel.
ReplyDeleteI have more photos of the squirrel
DeleteYou know I love squirrels!!! At the house now are five squirrels I fed peanuts too...which they eat some and bury some for the impending winter.
ReplyDeleteIn the dead of winter, will the squirrels find you nuts? (Thanks for making that line possible)
DeleteI made a pot of beef barley soup yesterday. It will be tonight's dinner and then tomorrow, lunches until the last spoonful.
ReplyDeleteI made chicken and white bean on Sunday, it cooked for hours,
DeleteI love that photo of the squirrel. Growing up in Illinois, there used to be a squirrel that would come near the kitchen window to beg and my sisters and I would always oblige. That squirrel got so he would take bread right from our hands.
ReplyDeleteThis one was so tame,
DeleteLOVE the squirrel pics.
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