Baby Trudy with toys . . . my indulgence picture for today, because I'm obsessed with her.
Well, if the weather predictions are right, we'll be rolling into February as usual - snow and rain mixes for the first few days and - not really even a guess, basically just historical observation - lots of much colder temperatures. It's not been very warm this winter, anyway, and it IS winter, after all. But February does have a knack for yucky in most parts of the US! There's the promise of spring with it, though, so that means planting and gardens!
I still love a rainy day or an especially cool day or cloudy, balmy days. But I find as I get older that I really love being able to take my border collie outside in the wee morning hours (Lacey LOVES that time with me) without having to add layer after layer of warmth. There is more star-gazing in milder weather, too, because often, in the warmer months, I'll sit in a lawn chair in the darkness under that great, night-time sky and just gaze while Lacey goes nose to the ground, looking for who knows what! Sometimes she HOWLS a bit!
I have a very old, tattered pair of thick cotton men's boxer shorts that I adore. They're like shorts on me, they are big and comfy and they look like someone dragged them through a shredder and back again. I wear those to death in the warmer weather around the house and property. They pair well with old wellies and junker tank tops. It creates a real sight to behold, and my philosophy is that if you come to my house unannounced and get a gander at me in this uniform, then that retina burn is on you, not me! It's not pretty, but talk about comfortable on an 80-degree day with full sun!
So, in an effort to not rush my time away, I'll be focusing on pulling together a list of mysteries to watch during the month of February, some older favorites and, hopefully, some new ones, as well. This very exciting Saturday finds me beginning that particular search, as well as yelling at two cats who repeatedly keep trying to sharpen their claws on our loveseat. I've removed the slipcover for washing, and they seem to think that means it's go-time. Cats don't respond to much of anything, so the yelling is an exercise in futility, but, of course, I keep doing it. The cats just sit and look at me and blink. If they had middle fingers, they'd be showing those to me.
Don't faint when I say this, but I'm in a bit of a food rut. Basically, I just want to drink tea and eat cookies. I think we all know that's not a good idea, that one needs to eat real food. I'm thinking that today is a good day for chili topped with sour cream, so maybe we'll have that tonight. I also like vegetarian baked beans on toast, which is ridiculously easy to do, so maybe?? I'm a bit hung up on retro food right now. I'm giving serious thought to identifying a few to try, particularly the casseroles. Granted, with my age, I grew up eating some of those "now-retro" casseroles (tuna casserole, anyone?), but some I've never had before, so that could be fun.
I do feel like a Bojangles biscuit run may be in our near future. I get hung up on these from time to time. They're obviously not nearly as cheap as making your own, but when we do get them, I work them into at least three meals, so it's not like we sit and eat a dozen in one setting! They keep well in the fridge for a week, so while they're a bit of an indulgence, on the weeks that we do get them, they're part of our meal plan and grocery expenses for that week. They are not an added expense. I'm too frugal for that!
Speaking of groceries, it's time to survey the cabinets, fridge and freezer and make the grocery list. I'm not a fan of going to the store, so I have to remind myself to be grateful that I can buy groceries. Many people go without, often going hungry, and that's just heartbreaking. I'll be counting my blessings even more during these remaining winter months. God is faithful, and so I must be, too.
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