Well, another week. Nothing really exciting. I mowed the lawn? I walked? Painted the door from the garage to the kitchen? Saw a couple people from work during walks & needed office visits. To be honest, it was a good week. Much improved over the blues that had settled over me the week before.
I have been reading a lot. Found a good book to settle into. Blood Standard by Laird Barron. I’ve read his works before. They tend to fall into the “weird fiction” genre. Creepy dark stuff. This one is a completely different style. Picture a Humphrey Bogart film, but a reformed hard hitting mafia enforcer. Now, throw in a boot full of dark comedy. I’ve been laughing out loud. I also reached a moment that made me a bit misty eyed. I’m not all that big on crime thrillers but this surprised me. The protagonist isn’t really a “good” guy. I kind of like a story about a character that is morally compromised. It seems this is a series so I have more to consume once I conclude this first book.
Thirsty Thursday. What a day!!! Boy howdy was I ever thirsty when 5 rolled around. Bekah took a “mental health day”. Originally that meant working from bed. Later she invaded my office (kitchen). My quiet morning of self reflection went kaput. Hard to think when someone is playing drums on the cookie jar. Might as well throw in the towel and admit to myself this work day is spent.
We had a cookie delivery! Sad I missed the deliverers, I was indisposed. How lovely to have cookies waiting on your doorstep. Real treat! Out of the blue Jamie bakes oatmeal cookies. My f***ing favorite! Sooooooo good. I’d ask her for the recipe but I’m sure it’s a secret and besides, I know I lack the skills when it comes to baking. It’s been an eternity since I’ve had homemade oatmeal cookies. The struggle will be not eating them all in one setting & keeping Bekah’s hand out of the cookie jar. Lol.
Since Bekah was taking a “mental health day” I figure I had no choice but do the same. I went on my afternoon walk and ran into a familiar happy face on campus. Let’s call her Miss E. Always a pleasure. Always a mood enhancer. I was all grins and at that moment I realized the day was going to be pretty good. Nice little chat behind us I made my way home. My meager little lunches were not going to cut it for Bekah on her day off. It was decided to order carry out. It was also decided margaritas were needed. Oh boy. This really is a vacation day. The Rita’s were strong and I felt a little tipsy. The first time I have had a drink on a work week before 5. Is my wife a bad influence? We had a nice time. It was great to have company for a full day.
After Bekah went to bed I made myself a stiff drink. I was finally able to have that self reflection. The evening was rather lovely so I meandered myself outside. Town was silent except for the distance cries of an engine roaring. The crickets chirping. The wind chime gently singing with a breath that soothed my soul. Temperature was how you’d expect heaven on any given night. I gazed upon my various solar lights. Many of which don’t seem to stay lit this late. I looked upon the sky. I wondered how all my friends were feeling? I wondered if they were all safe. I hoped at that moment they were as relaxed as I. I hoped they had a good day. I was lulled into peace. I was lulled into sleep. It was a good day.
Friday and we made it another week, 5 to be exact. I agree with My friend Jody, it feels longer. Nothing so special about Friday. Just another day. I guess what’s worth mentioning is my lunch. I had a hankering for some cheese bread. I did that. Carbs. Probably gained 5 pounds. Soooooo worth it though. Hope all of you had a good week as well. BTW, the beard is partially back, to Bekah’s relief. Cheers!!!
Jalapeño
Cilantro lime chicken over cilantro lime rice. This was really delicious and will be made again. Lime juice makes such a great marinade. I made a quick avocado mash that kind of worked and a sauce. Perfect summer time dish.
I’m missing some local Asian food. I made my own again. Some spicy chicken. I had leftovers the next day for lunch.
Italian pork tenderloin. I started marinading the pork a day in advance with Italian seasoning, pepper & Italian dressing. Green beans sounded like a good side. Cooked with in more dressing. Used a raspberry chipotle sauce as a finish glaze.
No idea what to name this. Ground beef, red bell, onion, jalapeño, squash. Added some Velveeta. Just salvaging the fridge. Made a hell of a dish over some sticky sushi rice.
Sweet & sour pork tenderloin with broccoli & crab rangoon. What a cow I was Friday. Just look At the carbs in this blog! 3 meals with rice!!!! Whoa!!!! Kill me now!!!!! It was amazing. When was the last time I had crab rangoon? And I’ve never made sweet & sour pork. What a treat. Great way to top off a great week.
Cocktail of the week: jalapeño margarita by Bekah.
En Fuego 