Welp.
Sunday, November 3rd
Heading home from church.
Monday, November 4th
Dr. M pulled out his new cast iron dutch oven and made a MOST excellent soup. The only sad thing is that he had to make some spice substitutions and they were really (really) good and who knows if he can do it again.
Tuesday, November 5th
Awww - I was so young and full of hope on my way to work!
Wednesday, November 6th
I posted this on my socials: I’m sad. Numb (very on brand). Maybe later I’ll have some righteous anger. But I realized in the wee hours this morning something that I’ve always really known: this is who we are in this country. My whole life I’ve been surrounded by people whose idea of how government can help people is different than mine. This is not new. I’m a little flummoxed by the vessel that they’ve elected to carry out their will. And I’m trying not to be afraid for the marginalized folks who will get no love from this administration. I guess I’ll just have to do my best to love them myself.
But then Dr. M found some beauty.
Thursday, November 6th
This made me squee & laugh & so I’m sharing it with everyone I know. Because who doesn’t need some penguin squeeage?
Friday, November 8th
People. I’m bored. Bored I tell you! (Images saved to my phone at 10:30 at night when I should have just shut everything down & gone to sleep already.)
Saturday, November 9th
The Bug Household comforting itself with hockey & tuna melts.
I know I’ll probably post more about politics in the future, but for now I’m taking a wee break to mourn (a break from politics - not a break from blogging!). You can check out Ellen’s blog if you need a fix - she will definitely oblige!
Isn't that just the way it goes? Every now and then I try something new with a recipe, or have to resort to a substitute spice, and then the danged thing turns out better than ever, and I can't remember what I did. I could make some notes as I cook, of course, but that would be -- you know -- work.
ReplyDeleteIs that Ms. Pinky in the photos? My heavens, that's a pretty color. I laughed at the penguin quote. I started trying to think -- what's the equivalent of the penguin for me? There must be something that evokes laughter every time I see it. More pondering is required!
Yeah - Dr. M is a very intuitive cook so many times we don't have the same soup twice, even if it is the same soup.
DeleteOh & yes - that's Ms. Pinky! Still enjoying the great outdoors.
Deleteempires rise and fall. history ifs full of it. and now America is falling. it's a good time to be old I guess.
ReplyDeleteYep. Maybe it will take them a while to dismantle Medicare & social security?
Delete💔😭
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteI just don't know how I get through another four years.
ReplyDeleteStill in shock.
Same. I try to just move through my days as usual & then I feel like I've gotten kicked in the stomach.
DeleteDavid posted some great advice this morning: https://travelpenguin.blogspot.com/2024/11/moody-monday-time-for-healing.html
ReplyDeleteI hope I remember to check it out when I'm not at work. Thanks!
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DeleteMmmmm...tuna melts! I haven't had one of those in a long time. I love your Kamala earrings, for what it's worth. We are all in recovery mode!
I never knew John Ruskin was a penguin fan!
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DeleteThe test one got moved to spam - I released it!
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