We attended the Souper-Bowl cookoff, the Penny Social & Nonprofit Fair and the “Reindog” parade.
I ordered a gift for a boy who loves science. Delighted to see a Giving Tree suggestion that isn’t about female vanity.
I continued work on patching the holes inexplicably punched in the walls of the living room closets.
Did a white wash.
More snow last night.
It was in the laundry basket.
Never thought to look.
We had a few inches of snow this past Wednesday/Thursday. Cleaned the driveway yesterday afternoon. I did a little shoveling off the deck today.
Rolled out MRS2025 before noon. New database and updated website. I successfully registered with a discount code. Disabled directory browsing.
Today we went to the last Log Lunch of the semester then Stop & Shop. Excellent presentation by students about their Pownal Forest project.
Yesterday Ron reattached the grill in the kitchen ceiling. It looks terrible, was not installed correctly. What else is new?
Installed the patch and first coat of joint compound in the smaller living room closet.
Looking forward to the Dog Parade and soup tasting tomorrow.
We brought compost, recyclables and a nasty rug that was buried in the back (true) to the transfer station.
We stopped at the library to see the exhibit of original works by local artists, some of professional quality. There’s to be a reception tonight but we wanted to skip the crowd. One of the library employees was quite rude, as were people who walked in front of us while we were viewing the artwork with no apology, save one young person who has better manners than any of the adults.
I finally wrapped and mailed Peter’s birthday gift.
Picked up the CSA produce at Wild Soul River.
Preite delivered 154 gallons of oil. I sent them a check, as promised. Looks like they may have received a payment from the Salvation Army as well.
Ron got the snow blower started! Still missing his wallet.
Yesterday I tried to check out Beaver Mill, but their door is secured with an electronic lock, so I didn’t try to enter.
Stopped at Dollar General on the way back for a box for Peter’s birthday gift, soup, biscuits, cinnamon rolls and cookie mixes.
Made the biscuits and peanut butter cookies. Burnt the cookies but I’m eating them anyway.
Received a box of soy products. We tried out the (free) jerky treats – not bad.
We had tomato soup and biscuits for supper. I finished more leftovers for lunch today. We had a week’s worth of Thanksgiving.
Cooked the mushrooms and made a soup with the leftover green bean casserole.
Dropped off Seasons 1 and 2 “Shetland” DVDs at the library, picked up 3 and 4.
Did an Rx run to Walmart, brought home a few groceries.
Home equity loan was approved. Got an email about it that made me very angry but turns out some people don’t know they have a lien on their property. Unbelievable.
Pizza for supper.
We watched two games yesterday (Saturday).
I made stir fry.
We investigated the floor vent grill in the second bedroom. It appears to be blocked. There is probably no good reason for this aside from a brainless attempt to circulate air to other rooms.
Cold this morning, 29 degrees.
More football today. Patriots lost by 1 point. Steelers beat Cincinnati, two interceptions.
I made two kinds of cookies, neither of which are especially good. Seems wheat flour doesn’t cut it for sweets.
Changed sheets, cleaned the mini split filters. It’s been running hot, hope that fixes it.
We chopped, sauteed, mashed, heated and baked butternut squash, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, brussel sprouts, cranberry sauce and green bean casserole.
One plateful was enough; we didn’t feel full afterwards.
I painted the living room closet woodwork pieces.
We got to chat with Robert. Bennett sent a photo of their gluten-free apple crumb pie.
I picked up a few odds and ends at Big Y. I was in North Adams to check out the new Eagle Street Cafe, so it was a short hop and good prices, too.
Ron has once again punted on taking care of the garden tools and the living room closet.
We picked up drywall repair items at rkMiles with the gift certificate.
I painted the nicks in the woodwork, upstairs and down.
We’ve been married 14 years.
We’ve had surgeries that ended well. We’ve been lucky in health.
We’ve been vegetarian for about seven years.
Our house is intact but cluttered; not company-ready by any stretch but comfortable.
We had a great time at Ron’s high school reunion last year.
Every morning for the last almost two years, we’ve enjoy a non-verbal “call and response” with our young neighbors.
I bought onions, Ron bought cheese, an apple cider donut and jam.
I missed a 1 PM Zoom call that I’d been looking forward to. It was quarter to two by the time I thought of it and anyway, Zoom was being obstinate.
Speaking of obstinate, had an unpleasant encounter with a worker at Stop & Shop. Quick to judge and slow to apologize.
Started cleaning the tools. Got them washed or at least un-dirted. Ron offered to remove the rust before bleaching and oiling them and cut his hand in the process.
He was so upset that I drove him to the ER. They never treated him, he ranked last in triage, so I brought him home.
While he waited to be seen, I picked up a prescription at Walmart and did a light shop at Job Lot.
We stopped at Spirit for wine and enjoyed it with the cheese Ron picked up this morning at the Farmers Market.
Ron did a transfer station run with the last bag of leaves and also dropped off redeemables.
I didn’t clean the garden tools as planned: it was raw and wet outside, so I’m hoping it’ll be better tomorrow.
I did store the vegetables from the Food Pantry and the CSA and made a stew of Delicata squash, sweet and russet potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, turnip and kale, seasoned with sage, oregano and parsley, and vegetable broth. It turned out well.
I also made a strawberry cheesecake from a box. That is good, too.