The last time I journaled (long time passion of mine), was Feb. of 2020. I'm not kidding. I guess I am not sure if that is good or bad, but I would have just repeated over and over about the pandemic, and doing that is depressing as it is. Seeing our government ban a treatment for covid patients (one that my husband should have had), is unbelievable. We have had friends receive the treatment and were better the next day. Anyway, the journal is back out, and the pen is going again. It's my "main" journal. I have many, many other ones, including a journaling Bible that I plan to get out this week. I have lots of questions right now.
The weather continues to be cold, my tabs are still up on the computer awaiting to place a yarn order (waiting for a good deal on shipping, because it's needed but not an emergency for any personal order either).
While out and about yesterday, we made a quick stop at a large grocery store. Sheesh. People have panic bought for sure. Although the bread aisle was full (wasn't worried because I can bake my own bread), other aisles were almost empty. Our favorite coffee was sold out, and the other "organic" brand was almost $12 for the same size. Nope. I'll have to check at another store. The news is flashing updates constantly about the winter storm, so yeah, people will panic buy. We just had a few items on our list, so I could make the breakfast casserole today (hopefully will last for the next 3-4 days for us).
Today, I am once again joining Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.
I'll link up when she posts this morning.
The weather . . .12°F out. A storm is said to be headed into our area starting this Wednesday. Friday, roads are said to be treacherous. They are saying 10-16 inches of snow in our area, my hometown where Mom and my younger brother live....Daughter K and my husband may not make it out of the driveway if this really happens. We own one hand shovel right now.
How I am feeling this morning . . .
Tired. We went and bought a load of split wood yesterday (gave up on our splitter) and I'm exhausted. We also visited Mom, who at the time had a full house. My younger brother was there with his 2 kids, we showed up, then Daughter K, and meanwhile the internet guy was busy upgrading Mom's network. She was happy for the full house.
I still have laryngitis. Do any of you have any suggestions? Herbal? Over the counter? Anything? I've been sipping hot sage tea, but being out and about yesterday, I did not sip tea, and today feel rotten.
On the breakfast plate . . .
Cheddar and Chili Egg Casserole (I'll be back with a photo), organic coffee
On the reading pile . . .
First, I have been reading letters we collected at my Dad's apartment, after he passed back in 2020. There are many letters he saved. Some have a Navy post mark and some have a $.03 stamp. I would love to find a way to copy them all, print a booklet etc. for myself at least. I know once I pass these on to the next sibling, I will probably never see them again. I would have to copy the envelope to match each letter. Not sure the easiest/cheapest way to do this yet, or if I really want to do it, but for now reading the letters.
What would you do? Read them and pass them on?
Second, I have been reading a series by one of my favorite authors. Some libraries are removing it from their shelves and into book sales. I've been reading the first of the series (dust cover missing)....
On my TV . . .
Football!! The Bengals are going to the Super Bowl!! My husband is elated about this. I'm also watching CSI and other shows like that. I will be checking Amazon later today for a show called Reaper. I don't know yet if it's free on Prime or if they charge for this show.
On the menu this week . . .
-Homemade vegetable soup, bread of some kind
-Meatloaf, mashed tades, corn
-leftovers
From the camera . . .
I'm on the last row of pink, and then a small section of blue, then ends need sewn in and edging done. I think I started this as a gift over 5 years (or more) ago, and realized it was more work than I expected. Either way, it's getting finished this winter. Each row of color is 7 rows, and it's the width of a crib blanket.
Looking around the house . . .
We as parents, are secretly hoping Daughter K's move is soon, and goes swiftly. We have so many home repairs that would be much easier with no animals and less "stuff" around the house. No word yet on that move. We love her, but we are ready to have the house to ourselves.
To-do list . . .
-make breakfast
-make crock pot vegetable soup (or dutch oven)
-decided on a bread side or not (depends on energy level)
-get mail, put trash out and water/feed the hens
-unload dishwasher, load dishwasher
-wash any dishes if needed
-empty ash pail
-bake cookies
(this is the list for the week for me, lol!)
Prayers . . .
For those dealing with covid and for quick recovery (when we all 3 got covid, only two people in our lives checked in on us - family friend and our Daughter E. I am trying to make sure we check in on anyone that may need help.
Mom, she is back home, and needs assistance most days. She also mentioned she wanted someone to stay with her (as in live with her). She may very well end up living with my sister.
Comments
wishing the chiefs would win. The opening ceremony was very patriotic and hearing the fans in the stands singing the national anthem was moving. Good luck Bengals! ~jackie~
Stay safe in the storm.
About children moving out... they don't always bring everything along with them especially if they move in an appartment (no space) and not a house.
Have a great week
Your breakfast casserole looks divine.
Have a wonderful week and stay warm and safe.
I totally understand about ready for kids to move out. And hopefully stay out. Love DS dearly, but after all that work to try and get him to be ready to be self sufficient... I hope things get settled with your mom (who, where, etc) before things go off the rails.