Well, it keeps snowing here, but today it was in the mid 70’s, how about that? We’re headed back “home” at least for my husband, first time in nearly 15 months, for a few days.
I look forward to seeing family and cooking with my mother-in-law. Perhaps a few days nearer sea level with an atmosphere and some humidity will help heal my hands (dishpan hands) and hair. Don’t worry, I’m not hoping for too much!
It’s not going to be as much of a vacation as I’d hoped because our daily schedule is filling up (not of our doing) and there will be a lot of family. I think we now need to put a moratorium on new engagements unless we initiate them or approve them. It was very different when we were living a 4-5 hour drive away and could visit every few months!
I’m NOT bringing my laptop. Hopefully I’ll be able to get 20 minutes a day to write or at least check my email, but bringing a laptop in the trunk is different than bringing it on a plane. Too much stress and I really don’t need it. My husband has to bring his work laptop along in case there’s a work emergency but I don’t.
We are lucky to have someone to take care of our dog at home. I gave her a bath today and will brush her out in the morning so her caretaker will get full benefit of this cute, friendly “chick magnet.” I told Jim we should rent her out on weekends!
Happy Memorial Day! Everyone celebrates it differently and we’ll be eating brisket and sides with family. One story that stirs my heart every year is the brother of a friend who commutes from NC to NY every year to play Taps and play in the small town parade. Thank you, Rick! Cheers, Dee
Cooking with Dee 