Where have I been this week? The gym, the pool, Whole Foods, the Farmers Market, Mt Vernon, Old Town for a walk, Harris Teeter (local supermarket.)
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Fried Shrimp, coccus, and salad. Pork Tenderloin, and focaccia. Butter fried chicken, cauliflower au gratin, and cornbread. Beef and Guinness pies.
What made me smile this week? I was in my local independent bookstore on Saturday afternoon, and it was packed with people browsing and buying books. It is nice to see people reading, and especially nice to see them doing business with a local merchant.
Who have I talked with this week? Ruth, Lynn, Amy, Michelle, my sweet bear, Marcel, Warren, David, Linda, Paul, and Tom.
What random thought came from a comment this week? I posted last week about Huntley Meadows. Two things notable about the place. It was a military test zone for decades. It was converted to a wildlife preserve about 40 years ago, it is amazing how nature heals. Beavers. For several years there was a shallow pond with trees around the banks. The Beavers were taking the bark off of the trees, so the rangers ringed the trees with fences. The Beavers responded by by removing the dam and draining the shallow pond.
Go beavers! Happy birthday to your sister.
ReplyDeleteThe beavers rule
DeleteLooks like Easter is coming by the looks of the first picture. How cute!
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DeleteAwwww, the wee fuzzy bunnies in your photo!
ReplyDeleteMixed media from what was at hand
DeleteDon't even mess with Beavers.
ReplyDeleteWords to live by.
So many meanings for that
DeleteHappy Birthday, Karen! Hope she has a fabulous year!
ReplyDeleteTime to put away my St. Pat's decorations and get Easter out!! ;)
I wonder where Mr Egg is
DeleteThose beavers are making their protest statement in their very own way.
ReplyDeleteAnd they will move onto trees in a new location,
DeleteYour meal creations alway sound delicious! It obvious you enjoy your time in the kitchen. Happy "29th" Birthday to your sister!
ReplyDeleteI can remember being 29, I am much happier now.
DeleteWhat an optimistic, lovely post
ReplyDeleteThank you, life is good, and what is not, I ignore or don't talk about.
DeleteFrankly, it is surprising to me that you did not mention your country's war upon Iran. Any idea how your endgame will look? That really will belong in your "World of Wonders"!
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting little story about the pond and the beavers.
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