Overcast Tuesday

Do you trust me?  I've had this, and it's good: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Carrots-and-Pineapple/Print

I'm reading A Room With a View.  Its okay so far.  I'm not sure it's going to end up on my list of favorites.  I can't decide if I like any of the characters at all.  I know who I am supposed to like, but I'm not convinced.

Today I am beginning to get ready for the weekend.  The kids have not been particularly helpful about letting me know what clothes they particularly need washed.  I guess regular old laundry will have to do.

I know it is unkind, but I must say something.  The music teacher's house is very dirty.  That's putting it politely.  It smells of her many animals.  The fish tanks are covered in algae.  There are spots on the floors.  There are....things all over: on chairs, and tables and couches and floor.  The hallways are all but impassable.  It is absolute squalor.  I can't decide if this is a motivating factor for me, or if knowing that my house is not the worst of it just makes me an apathetic housekeeper.  This summer, I have not been at my best in that respect.  It is really sad when one is leaving for a trip and his/her last thoughts are, "Well, I really hope I don't get hit by a bus while I'm out - I would hate for anyone to know I left the house this way..."

The media is trying hard to tell me that I owe it to myself to spend lots of household money on beauty products, to allow myself plenty of "me" time and mental rest, to forgive myself any little indulgences.  Oh, and by the way, don't eat anything except organic food, and low calorie food, and local food, and, of course, the recipes they personally provide me.

How about I do what I think is right, be ashamed of what I think is wrong, and eat what I consider to be quality food?  I am not interested in what your idea of me is.

Pardon.  I was speaking to The Media.  As you can see, I am still annoyed that a handful of editors in this country are busily trying to tell everyone how to think, behave and spend their money.  Not I.

You will be pleased and proud, no doubt, that I have watched all of the original William Shatner Star Trek movies this summer.  It certainly makes his role in Showtime seem that much funnier.

I think it might rain.

I think if we are going to be spending Thursday night at my mom's, we should be able to shoot off some fireworks. So exciting!  That is....if it isn't pouring.  We shall see.  I remember last year at this time the peaches were outstanding.  This year, because of all the rain we've had, I think everything should be tasty!  Except the corn isn't quite ready yet.  We had some at Mom's and it wasn't ripe.

Preparations for J-Fest should begin soon!

I hope you are having a great day, and a great summer!  Life is good!  Except that now I have to pay bills.  Boo.

:)