Running around

Beth and I enjoy our jaunts out and about.  Today we had several errands and of course, lunch was one of the places we had to be.  I had several pieces of good luggage and bags that need zippers and a little loving care and the Russians (Mr. Shoe) are the very men to take on five pieces that needed care.  It is a slow ordeal, so we can't pick them up before July 20.  I like to take care of things and leave my personal items in good order, so I was delighted to get the luggage taken care of because I am going to be needing some of the pieces and purses in October. (Going to Italy.)

We then went to Fresh Thyme for babka and brisket.  I need a brisket to lay on top of the baked beans for a low and slow roast.  I saw it done on Food Network and then again the recipe showed up in a cookbook I am perusing.  If it turns out well it will have a place on the fourth of July menu. I am hoping for good weather on July 4th because I have been in sweaters for the last three days.  I thought I was done with sweaters and had them all cleaned to store for the summer, but noooo, out some of them came for the day.

We went to lunch at Easton.  There are restaurants everywhere you look over there.  We then went to Nordstrom for me to spend my Mother's Day gift card on Kiele products to keep my body going.

We went to Target but their computers were down nationwide so you could look but not buy. That is an unusual happening and kind of scary.

We stopped at Baskin Robbins for an ice cream cake for Father's Day tomorrow.  There were three young people running the place with no one in charge.  I don't know how businesses survive with that kind of 'help'.

I was worn out by the last stop and decided to find a lamp on another day.  Ribs are on the menu for the men tomorrow.  There are other things, but that is the main manly thing. (Grunt grunt...beating my chest.)

I am reading 13-Minute Murder by Patterson.  Yes, I am back with him.  Our break up did not last long.  I enjoy Gentleman Jack on HBO, it is a series, but it won't be to everyone's liking.  I figure I can take anything after watching the complete Game of Thrones series.  Life is good. I thank God every day for the pleasure of living and living here.