Last evening was cooler - the first where we needed to add overshirts while eating supper on the deck. And this morning it's a couple degrees cooler, too. Sigh. Almost time to get the pumpkins out.
Yesterday I finished putting together a quilt top for a friend who deserves a quilt simply because she is such a good person to so many people. This morning I'll piece the backing, go for my walk, then off to get a massage. This afternoon my plan is to take it easy, let the massage do its work, and I'll read or work on sorting out my recipe box. I have a photo storage box jammed fill of recipes I'll never use. I looked for my chili relleno recipe quite a while yesterday, finally gave up and made a ham & potato thing in the crockpot instead. As soon as I got that going, I found the recipe I was looking for! Arghh! I might get in a load or two of laundry today, too.
We got a call from Ernie's doctor. After 5 weeks in the hospital Ernie is making no progress and the medicos see little hope that his mind will recover. He is deep into dementia now. He refuses to eat, has trouble swallowing, and they can find no reason why. Ernie has health care directives in place that state he wants no tube feedings, no drugs for the purpose of merely keeping him alive, no CPR. So the doctor says now their goal is to "keep him comfortable". I think we all know what that means. Bill is going to visit him this morning and then meet a locksmith at Ernie's house to have the locks all changed.
MARY ROSE - always nice to have you stop by the table! Yes, there's nothing like those Hatch chilies! Does your local store not stock them? We get them here sometimes but not like you can find them in NM when in season! Yum! Tina's taught me a lot about chilies.
BECCA - it's going to be an exciting day when the twins come off the vents! Their progress has been amazing! Your Denise and Mark are so devoted to you! How blessed you are! And how blessed THEY are!
What kind of squash was Denise saute'g with those onions? Neither of us are big on summer squash but a neighbor gave us a couple of big yellow ones. Maybe with onions they'd be OK . . .IRISH - oh yes, sitting on our deck listening to Vicki's 'music' is pure gold! lol!! But it is nice sitting with our boys. Foxy isn't a lap cat, but he does like to snuggle up to you. He prefers you to sit in the swing with him and gently set it to rocking. Well, should I pray for your hip problem to come back or not?? I sure don't want you to miss out on seeing Dr. Hunk! I doubt my chili relleno recipe is the same as Tina's. In fact, I have about 4 of them. Hence my need to weed out my recipe box. Pennsylvania has mountains???
JANA - haha! funny about Scottie burying the parts to his new bathtub! But we found them all, and everything is in working order now. We even have a spray attachment we can add so he can have a shower, too! Though we just got a coupon from the groomer so maybe we'll make him a beauty appointment for after our camping trip which is first week of October. Your Aaron - he really needs to keep a detailed journal and someday write a book - My Days with the USP. A Live PD in print!
Well, since I couldn't find my recipe yesterday I found another one for potatoes and ham in the crockpot. Being one to always go rogue, I subbed basil chicken ring sausage for the ham. It was good and smelled so yummy all day while it cooked. I made a salad and we feasted. Today I think I'll add some peas to the leftovers and reheat. Then tomorrow I'll make my chili relleno casserole. I think I'll stop at the grocery store and pick up some veggies for salad. All I have left is lettuce.
Have you come up with an idea for supper tonight?
Let me try this again...