This and That!

 Well, darn!

I have another abcessed tooth! When will it stop? I am so ready. 

I'm on antibotics ... again.... wish they'd just stay in your body to help with the next infection that comes along. It would save a lot of time and money. Guess it doesn't work that way! 

So, on to other more exciting things.

We have the Kentucky Derby Party coming up Saturday here at Centerbrooke. It was tons of fun last year so I expect to have just as much this year. Maybe my tooth will stop hurting by then! 

And, that tooth about mislaid my plans for a visit to New York. My daughter was hours from making my reservations to fly there when I called and said, 'better wait to see what the dentist says'. He said I could go. So, next Wednesday I will fly off into the wild, blue yonder.  It's just over an hour for the 800+ miles. Imagine that! But, I really don't like flying anymore. Too much weird going on in the sky these days. 

We (Susan and me) have some nifty plans for my stay with her but I won't be posting while I am there. I am one of those 'oldies' who does her tech stuff on the computer not her phone or ipad. And, of course, my computer won't be accompanying me on my trip! hehe. 

It's hard enough at this age to just get myself there! 

But, I promise I will share my trip with you when I get back.

I'm not leaving for another week so I will check in with you all before I go. 

A New Breakfast Restaurant in Town!!

A lot of time I try to eat healthier.... (as I sit here typing away with a big chunk of fudge in my mouth)

I didn't say I was PERFECT! 

And, my son-in-law makes yummy fudge that they sell at their Easter Good Friday Bake sale so yes, I had to have some of it.. I mean, I wouldn't want to hurt his feeling! Hehe

I saw a question post on one of our 'neighborhood facebook pages' the other day asking what was being built just up the street from me. 

A couple people responded, First Watch.

Didn't have a clue what First Watch is! So, I do what everyone else does... I googled it.

First Watch is a breakfast/lunch restaurant that has a more healthier menu than we have ever had here in Suffolk. I mean, I just let out a 'whoop-dee-do' when I read that! 

They are weeks, maybe months from opening but I am already making plans.... a trip to First Watch at least twice a week! I noticed that they have avocado toast listed. I make my own but avocadoes ripen so fast it's hard for me to keep them handy often enough so now I can just pop over to the new restaurant whenever I get a hankering for that. I couldn't be happier. 

Here's my recipe if you are at all interested in making your own avocado toast. Or just grab your car keys and meet me at First Watch (after they are open). 

A Different Easter

 

My Easter was definately different this year!

No egg hunt, no family gathered around a table ladened with ham, deviled eggs, sweet potatoes. 

The kids (that's great-grands for me) have grown past all that I guess. 

Everyone was scattered doing their own thing.

So, my grandson who was available along with his two young 'men' joined Shirley, John and I at a local restaurant. Some had burgers, Shirley had a salad and I had a brisket plate.

So far-fetched from past Easters but we all were so happy to get to spend some time together. 

Then we spent some time visiting at my apartment.

A good day for sure! 

Great-grandsons

Grandson and his Dad 

Shirley and me (her Mama)

My orchid which does not know how to stop blooming!

Have a great week! 

Hugs

Easter Time

                   

It's such a special time for us all... 

                                       And, busy!

I drove up to Shirley's on Good Friday. It was the 44th year that she has held a Good Friday bake sale featuring her chick cookies. People from near and far think it isn't Easter if they don't have Miss Shirley's chicks. Kids who grew up having that as an Easter treat are now buying them for their little ones and even grandchildren. My, how time flies!

So, that was a great outing for me. Came home and took an hour and a half nap!! It's exhausting just looking at all that yummy stuff being carried out the front door!! 

                                                                                            

I've been working on a match three game on my Kindle.... for weeks. They dump a whole ton of pictures out on the screen and you match 3 at a time until you are finished. And, it's timed!!

Like I say, it's been weeks and I could never get all those threes matched together before I ran out of time! 

This morning I said to myself "Self, if I can beat the clock this morning and win this sucker, I am going to go to the Farmer's Market." 

I hadn't been in a few years, mainly because of being unsure of the parking situation, getting myself across uneven terrain, being joshled by shoppers.... But, that is just being a coward! Where is my MoJo? 

My Drive? My Daring?

So, I am matching up three watermelons, three apples, three pies etc, etc, etc on my Kindle and all of a sudden I have them all matched............

TaDa

with 2 minutes to spare! 

So, I closed the front door behind me, drove downtown and even found a parking spot very close to the market. SomeOne was looking out for me! 

No local veggies yet. I did buy some cage free eggs, 2 huge tomatoes which turned out to be yummy. I made me a tomato sandwich once home! and bought some home-grown Oyster Mushrooms. 

Now I am not a mushroom person. I'll eat them out at a restaurant but I never cook with them. This is gonna be interesting! 

Anyone with any great recipes or ideas for Oyster Mushrooms?

A Bright, Beautiful Morning

 

And, how are all of you this beautiful Tuesday morning!

After a weekend of being down in the dumps, I feel fantastic. I don't know what it is about weekends but they are the pits for me. I hate that feeling. 

Something that always brightens your spirit is a new outfit or new make-up. I just went to the store and bought me some 'different' nail polish. What you think? In real life it's a little more lavendery than it looks here and I love it! Who would have guessed that? I've always worn red or pink. No time like the present for a change. 

I recently painted this watercolor. I posted it on facebook and my granddaughter immediately lay claim to it so I guess I'll pass this one along to her. It's a booster to have people want your work but it's almost like parting with part of you. That sounds weird but it's true. 

I did this one recently, just messing around one day with my paints. I still am having trouble with doing faces but they say practice makes perfect. Geez, I wonder how long I'll have to practice. haha. 

I guess you can tell I don't have much news to share today. But, that's life.

You have a great day... and remember to be happy.

Happiness is priceless!

A Mouse With A Fat Face

 I have the worst time painting faces

PEOPLE

ANIMALS

well, maybe that's all that has faces so i guess I will stop right there. I keep trying though. 

I finally got up the gumption to move a 4 ft. folding table to the front of my dining room windows where the light is so nice. Been painting in my darker office where there's a ton of stuff all around. I know you have one of those places. Come on.... admit it. 😄

Today I am organizing my paint supplies, ideas, whatever. I am so into painting right now. But, today is work day. Tomorrow, I will paint. 

I did sit down to try out my new space and ended up painting something with a face!!! How'd that happen! 

Here it is. 

I'd seen Paul Clark add those splatters to his paintings so I decided I'd try it. You never know 'til you try!

But, that face! It's not a mouse face by any measure. I'll keep trying. They say practice makes perfect.