I do not want a drought. I do not want 90-degree temperatures. I do not want to walk outside and feel as if the heat is very nearly smothering me to death and that the humidity is going to finish the job that the heat could not. But I'd love a break from the rain and gloom, specifically a couple days of sunshine to the point that when you step outside, you don't feel as if you're stepping into a darkened room.
I honestly think that clear skies would be a relief for many people. I've not seen my twinkling night sky in ages, due to cloud coverage and snow falling in the early morning hours. That type of early morning can be beautiful, too, but it's not the same as my night sky where I can see every star, and the face on the full moon seeks me in return.
Temperatures in the 50s and a clear sky would be just about perfect and would create a fantastic chilly early morning where all my brilliant friends could say "hello" before the sun comes up and shows itself. I try not to complain. I give thought to and say prayers for the people who have gone through that terrible winter storm out west, and I know that I'm blessed to not walk that path of frustration and fear. But I AM human, and humans need sunshine sometimes. Maybe we'll find favor with Mother Nature a few days in the near future . . . . I can only hope.
The scene at home these days is reflected in pictures below . . . on warm days in spring and summer, the kitties are often sunbathing on the front porch or on the back steps. In winter, though, they're true homebodies, not budging from their warm spots. As you can see, Lacey is friends with the kitties; they love napping with her. The picture of baby Oscar is hazy, but it's easy to see just how adorable he is; he's my gammybaby, and I love him.
I am sticking hard and fast to my rule of no indoor gatherings. Covid cases are declining rapidly, thank you, God! But there is still risk, and while our Covid bubble is small, it is somewhat aged. I won't risk anyone's health for a few hours together. If we can get a pretty day, though, an outdoor social distance picnic with a pitfire would be really nice.
So, today is Saturday! Yay! I do have to work a few hours this weekend on some things, but I can do that from home. I'm craving vegetable tater-tot casserole. We'll see if one gets made this weekend. I think I have all the ingredients except the tots.
This morning for breakfast, though, we will have Bojangles biscuits, lol. I have six of those tasty things in the freezer, and I've set out two to thaw. I'll make gravy and cheesy scrambled eggs to go with them, and that will be a heck of a yummy start to the weekend. On a side note, if you love Bonjangles biscuits, they do freeze really well. I wrap them individually, then place them in a tupperware container, put parchment paper over the top of all of them, then put the lid on and freeze. They really do taste just as good as the same day they were bought when I freeze them this way.
I am determined to get to Peggy Ann bakery this weekend. I'll try to remember to get pics of what I get from there, as well as our breakfast this morning. I do love that on weekends, we get to take things a little bit slower. There are the must-dos like laundry, cleaning, grocery store, weekly cooking, etc., but we can set the pace. Last week was rough for a number of reasons. I'm glad to look back and declare that it's over!
I hope you have a blessed Saturday. May the sun pop out for all of us! And may you find something as tasty as Peggy Ann bakery goodies and Bojangles biscuits on your plate.
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