We (my children and I) have seen already several episodes last year and we really enjoyed but didn’t finish it. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll add it to my list again.
Middle son called me last night, he's bummed because his roommate is moving away. This was a really good, compatible roommate. And my son has a lot of prerequisities which can make it hard to find the right roommate. He's very sensitive to chemical smells and so needs a roommate who is willing to forgo scented products. (This is a medical need in his case, not just being fussy). He works from home so he cannot have a roommate who is noisy during the day. He needs someone who is LGBTQ friendly. And he has a physical disability which makes certain things difficult, so it's a plus if he has a roommate who is willing to take the trash down the stairs. Luckily, it is a nice apartment, a good deal in a nice area. I'm hoping he can find a grad student at the local university.
And, of course, if he cannot find a suitable roommate in time, it will be me who offers financial support to cover the gap, not my tightwad ex. Grrrrr.
Made a new cake yesterday - a recipe that I found a while ago that sounded like something my oldest would love. I finally promised I would make it this weekend, and my middle son happened to be coming down. It’s called Hawaiian Guava cake. And it was a HIT! They couldn’t stop raving about it!
Most recipes I’ve seen online are similar, so just Google them. A sheet cake - strawberry or yellow or white. Then a layer of frosting made from sugar, cream cheese and cool whip (I’m sure you could use real homemade whipped cream, I just was following the recipe this first time). . Then a layer of guava gel on top. SO good! Definitely something we will be making again for special occasions.
This year, we have a hummingbird nest in the hedge along my front walkway again. The eggs just hatched 4 days ago. The azaleas nearby are in full glorious bloom - probably a big draw for the hummingbird parents.
Tired this weekend - feeling like I could sure use a month off! But with retirement looming in 2-3 years (my business partner’s likely timeline) an extended sabbatical doesn’t make much sense. Better to plow through. I am planning that mini vacation with my kids though, and looking forward to my week in Hawaii in October (Covid willing!).
Just wish the house fairy could come and organize all the repairs and maintenance work that needs to be done around the house.
"If you inherently long for something, become it first. If you want gardens, become the gardener. If you want love, embody love. If you want mental stimulation, change the conversation. If you want peace, exude calmness. If you want to fill your world with artists, begin to paint. If you want to be valued, respect your own time. If you want to live ecstatically, find the ecstasy within yourself. This is how to draw it in, day by day, inch by inch." Victoria Erickson (no idea who that is, the quote was attributed to her).
"If you inherently long for something, become it first. If you want gardens, become the gardener. If you want love, embody love. If you want mental stimulation, change the conversation. If you want peace, exude calmness. If you want to fill your world with artists, begin to paint. If you want to be valued, respect your own time. If you want to live ecstatically, find the ecstasy within yourself. This is how to draw it in, day by day, inch by inch." Victoria Erickson (no idea who that is, the quote was attributed to her).
Good advice for us I think.
Love this so, so much KML!! Thanks for sharing it.
An old classmate died of ovarian cancer today. One important thing for LBSs to remember - life is uncertain, don’t let your past with your ex rob you of your present.
