Where have I been this week? Mt Vernon for a nice spring walk, the updated museum exhibit is partially open. The grocery store and Trader Joe's. The gym, the pool, the community center. The farmers market on King Street. Into DC for a nice walk, I walked to the subway station, took the train into the city, wandered through the National Gallery of Art, across the Mall to the subway, and home. A long walk with a stop at the Post Office to buy stamps before the price goes up this summer to 97-cents.
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Pork chops cooked in cheesy scalloped potatoes. Pizza - a couple of varieties. Meatloaf, broccoli and cornbread. Roast beef and potato salad - a strange combination but it is what I felt like making. Roast chicken and veggies.
Who have a talked with? Oh my, Tom, Cathy, Jeffery, Warren, Mrs. Warren, Paul, Michelle, Jon, Ruth, Anna, Susan, Rafael, Mathew, Marcell, Victoria, Renne, Mike, Pastry Boy, David, Giuseppe.
What have I been thinking about? Life is short, live it while you can.
What is on the easel? A portrait of George Washington. The theme for our June-July show is Americana. I have challenged myself to create something new and different.
"Who have a talked with?" I notice that The Hamster was not on the list this time. Has he been in one of his sullen moods again?
ReplyDeleteMore of a panic mode, we are headed out on a grand adventure soon.
DeleteAll this and the only thing I can remember is corn bread. I love corn bread! Oh, and I remember that you’re painting George Washington. I look forward to seeing that.
ReplyDeleteThe next time I am at Mt. Vernon, I will buy a bag of cornmeal from the Gristmill.
DeleteOhmygosh...I made meatloaf and scalloped potatoes this past week, too. Easy, tasty comfort food and good leftovers. Can you believe the rate hike in stamps?
ReplyDeleteI just hope the Post Office stays in business.
DeleteI'm excited to see what your portrait of George Washington will be! Go wild!
ReplyDeleteIt is taking shape.
DeleteI am looking forward to your portrait of George!
ReplyDeleteOur Farmer's Market fully opened for the season on Saturday and was nice to see all the vendors and so man y people out and about.
I tried my hand at Molotes this week; similar to empanadas and quite delicious. Carlos was impressed.
My favorite vendors are back at the market.
DeleteBest of luck with that portrait of George. That sounds like a good challenge. I look forward to seeing it.
ReplyDeleteTalking about what I am working on, obligates me to finish the piece.
DeleteIf only we had a Washington-type leader now, encouraging us all to be good citizens!
ReplyDeleteI miss Carter, Clinton, Obama,
DeleteMe too!
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