Taste Like Chicken Monday 9/21

Linda, I have Kuru walking shoes designed for plantar fasciitis. This is a bad case so even those are not totally eliminating the pain while walking.

Kathy, like Karen, we put in a whole house surge protector. Before that we had the power strip surge proctors all around the house. We had power surges last month and we were grateful for the protection, but we also do not know why we got them. It was not from a storm. 

Karen, whatever has got my eye in a tizzy has sapped my energy so we did have a laid back weekend. We had a nice salad yesterday with homemade lemon garlic dressing. Today I made a white chili with chicken on the side for Iggy. Saturday Iggy had grilled chicken. How did the garlic salmon turn out? Any soreness from the gardening?

Becky, I am sure it is a relief to get Scooter back to a normal eating schedule. We used to put water with Teddy’s kibble too. How os the knee today?

Liz, Denise, I hope the work week goes well for you both.

I woke up at midnight and could not go back to sleep, so I got up and baked the baguettes. They turned out great and went well with the chili. I love a crusty piece of bread with chili. My butt is dragging this afternoon and my head is threatening a headache, so I might try to catch a nap.

Have a good Monday.

Thanks for the start, Chele. We were low 50s this morning, so where were you? Sorry even your Kurus aren't helping to eliminate the pain. How did Iggy sleep through the smell of baguettes baking--or didn't he? I can imagine how you must be dragging today. I was on Saturday and then was doing pretty well yesterday. But today I'm dragging and it is probably from all the work I did yesterday. I haven't had white chili for a while. Did you use cannellini beans?

Kathy, the phone started working again this morning. When I called to cancel the repair ticket, the guy checked in the system and said that the box that generates our dial tone experienced a power outage and was reset this morning. With all the storms you've had, I wonder if that's what happened with yours. We've already had our first spam call of the day. That's one thing I didn't miss. Too bad the mushrooms in DM's yard aren't edible (for humans anyway).

Good news, Linda, that Kelly can take office early. That could tilt things a bit, since it would be one vote closer to getting a delay in filling the seat. At least Trump has backed off a bit and says he won't announce his nominee until after RBG's funeral. Good article from The Post. I saw a related article in The Atlantic. Congrats to Schitt's Creek. Why do you suppose it won so big this year after not garnering many nominations in its previous 5 years. It's a show we have seen advertised but never watched, but we have loved Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy in many things and love their work. We also used to watch the old SCTV series in the late 70s and early 80s that gave them and many others their first recognition as performers. Best in Show is one of our favorite movies.

Becky, how's the foot? Has it settled enough or are you still thinking about PT, when it's approved? Who ever Trump chooses to nominate for the SC vacancy is sure to be opposed for any reason that can be created. And, it's already starting. You can say many things about Pelosi, but she holds her own and you have to admire the spunk she has for someone who is 80 years old.

Did you have frost again this morning, Denise? When will your trees begin to turn?

Liz, how was your weekend and how is Zoe doing?

Dale did an early grocery run and that may be all we need for the week. We have clean towels and rugs, but mostly I have been getting ready for board and monthly MG meetings this evening. I also have a chair for the nominating committee and told her I would run again if that was the wish of the group. I can't serve a 3rd term as president, but could serve one more year on the board in a different position. Not planning that far ahead. I may have my meetings on the deck this evening. The weather should be perfect.