At the ready

Andy has all of the planters lined up like soldiers waiting for the blooms and herbs that will give us pleasure all summer. He drives by Oakland Park Nursery but does not go in because the place is crowded and the parking lot is full.  I am surprised at this flaunting of the rules of safety.  He drives by other places that have plants but so far only the perfect little Johnny Jump ups and pansies are available and even they are taking a beating in this cold weather.  Soon, however, it always comes and with it perhaps some freedom too.  I must say we have been really good about minding the rules.  I have not been out but twice since February. I don't want to have to fight for a ventilator at my age, I think I would lose.

I cook every day and have tried some really good recipes.  I need to spend the rest of this time organizing recipes and getting rid of those that I no longer or have never used.  I have over 970 posts on this blog and early on I printed many good recipes for you to try.  Now my freezers have room for new additions and the pantries actually have shelf space for products, so there have been several months of intense cooking. We have a large order in to Kroger to be picked up tomorrow but I hope to be able to shop myself before long.

We miss our great-grandchildren and hope they will not forget us.  They are very young and they might just do that and then we have to start all over with them when we are all free.  I know you are having the same problems but this one is one of the hard ones to carry out.

I made pasta today with the last of Bob Evan's zesty sausage.  Nate and Andy are happy and full.  I am now officially out of spaghetti, sauce, and Bob Evan's but the guys are content for now.

The best to you all if there are any of you still out there.