What is happening in that photo? The gardeners left carrots in the ground in the kitchen garden (lower garden) at Mt Vernon. The winter weather has frozen off all of the tops. The squirrel was enjoying a nice mid-winter meal. Nice fat carrot fed squirrel, I know what my grandfather would be having for dinner.
Where have I been this week? Home, the gym, the pool, Ikea at Woodbridge Virginia, Aldi, the library, a nice drive and Whole Foods.
Who have I seen this week? I had a bunch of video calls and meetings with my fellow old lawyers. Not a real social week.
Who have I talked to? My middle brother called to let me know he was sending the information to do his taxes. The lifeguards at the pool, TJ likes to talk, Marcell less so.
What have I been reading? Vegetables Unleashed by Jose Andres, a brilliant cookbook. Even when he argues that cheese is really a vegetarian product.
What blog have I added to my daily list? Sharon from Phoenix has a second channel with photos from her travels, she inspires me daily with places I need to see before I die.
What YouTube channel made me smile this week? A couple of years ago Angus in St Andrews mentioned Finnegan Chamberlain, an American student at the University of St. Andrews. Finnegan is from Oregon, majors in computer science, runs, and loves to travel. Oh to be young and rich and free. (How many of those can we claim to be?)
What made me think? A story on National Public Radio about racism in the United States. Anyone who thinks racism is a thing of the past, is dead wrong. I was talking with someone recently about the terrors of driving while black. I recognize that being born male and white gave me an advantage.
What travel planning did I do this week? I booked train seats from London to Edinburgh and arranged travel health insurance.
What needs to be added to my shopping list this week? https://canadaisnotforsalehat.ca/
What made me smile? Mexico is threatening to sue Google over misnaming the Gulf of Mexico on maps shown in the USA.
What new toy did I buy this week? We somehow lost a probe thermometer in the kitchen, when I went to replace it, I also bought a laser thermometer. It uses a laser to measure the surface temperature. I have long wanted one, they are now down under $20.
When am I headed into DC? Today, I am having lunch with my replacement at the office. I will brace myself to listen, it is not an easy time to be in DC.
A laser thermometer? What a wonderful invention. I wish I cooked.
ReplyDeleteI hope Mexico does sue. #47 has no authority over the gulf's name. Institutions and commercial interests should not bow to #47's distracting nonsense.
If it isn't a step too far, did you book the train trip with LNER or Lumo? I ask because the last time we travelled to Newcastle from Kings Cross, the government owned LNER train ticket price was significantly cheaper than the then relatively new, no frills Lumo service.
Lumo - the price was competitive and the schedule worked well.
DeleteI would be reluctant to enter DC. What awful times. I’m craving a raw carrot right now.
ReplyDeleteI will avoid Penn Ave.
DeleteWhy can't Canada buy DC and give us all healthcare and poutine???
ReplyDeleteAnd I may be part squirrel because I love eating a good raw carrot.
I am hoping we are still welcome to visit Canada, I have a conference in Toronto next summer.
DeleteA laser thermometer -- sounds very Star Wars.
ReplyDeleteIt is, and very fun.
DeleteWhat do you use the probe thermometer for... or perhaps I should ask Hammy! With what is happening to American government organisations now, it seems that you got out of it at the right time!
ReplyDeleteChecking the temperature of meats when cooking. Coroners use them to check the liver temperature of corpses to estimate the time of death.
DeleteThanks for the shout out on my travel blog. I have so many travel photos and this is a good way to share them.
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine the tension and fear in DC right now. Good luck with the lunch.
National Parks Service was hit with firings this week, there was an online post yesterday about closure of monuments in Arizona.
DeleteFor "Who have I seen this week?" and "Who have I talked to?" you left off your Sweet Bear!! How could you!?!
ReplyDeleteHe is always here.
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