Re: Newbies Nest
Hi Nesters,
Yes, it is another Unhung Monday morning.. the very best kind to have. I'll go into work for a couple of hours, but then have the afternoon free to cook and hang out at home. My mom is suffering with jetlag and a cold, but she's in great spirits. So we go out a bit each day, but are spending most of our time at home with the girls.. they've got a 2 week autumn break from school, which is great.
Ava, your brother most definitely is up there, looking down and sending you his love, proud of your sobriety.. yours, too, Pauly.. I'm quite sure. Or at least that's how I like to think. I was very close to my Grandmother after living with her for 2 years.. in her later years, she turned to alcohol to cope and it was the only thing that mattered to her. She had endless accidents at home because of it and her sons decided at some point that she had to move into an assisted living home.. For her, there couldn't be anything worse. She died in the hospital (went in with a bit of a respiratory infection) shortly after learning their plans. I often think she's looking down on me, loving me and willing me not to follow on that path. I've often thought, when no one else is around to see the harm I'm doing myself, Grandmother can see what I'm doing. She's right here.
Pav, that doesn't sound like a very fun night.. Not even good music to dance to? Staying close to the Nest, checking in every morning and then throughout the day is definitely keeping me straight.. those rose coloured glasses tucked far away, in the bottom of an old chest I never go into. The pumpkin stew was so yummy.. if I don't say so myself!:happy2: I was worried it wouldn't be, so it was an extra pleasure when it was! Sauteéd onions, rosemary, leek, then added carrots, then potatoes and some stock and salt.. when it was almost done, added some tuscan kale (any kale or cabbage would do).. the pumpkin was cut in chunks and roasted in the oven with tons of garlic, rosemary and salt..then added at the end.. cooked for a minute or 2 then let it set for a couple of hours.. I think autumn stews/soups are my absolute favourite foods.. Actually, cooking this time of year is great (in a cold climate at least) imo, as it brings so much warmth inside.
Wishing everyone a nice Monday..
Hugs to Lav, Kensho, NS, 3B's, Nar, Gman, Wags, Byrdie, Belle.. thinking of you and wondering how you are.., Jvo.xx
Hi Nesters,
Yes, it is another Unhung Monday morning.. the very best kind to have. I'll go into work for a couple of hours, but then have the afternoon free to cook and hang out at home. My mom is suffering with jetlag and a cold, but she's in great spirits. So we go out a bit each day, but are spending most of our time at home with the girls.. they've got a 2 week autumn break from school, which is great.
Ava, your brother most definitely is up there, looking down and sending you his love, proud of your sobriety.. yours, too, Pauly.. I'm quite sure. Or at least that's how I like to think. I was very close to my Grandmother after living with her for 2 years.. in her later years, she turned to alcohol to cope and it was the only thing that mattered to her. She had endless accidents at home because of it and her sons decided at some point that she had to move into an assisted living home.. For her, there couldn't be anything worse. She died in the hospital (went in with a bit of a respiratory infection) shortly after learning their plans. I often think she's looking down on me, loving me and willing me not to follow on that path. I've often thought, when no one else is around to see the harm I'm doing myself, Grandmother can see what I'm doing. She's right here.
Pav, that doesn't sound like a very fun night.. Not even good music to dance to? Staying close to the Nest, checking in every morning and then throughout the day is definitely keeping me straight.. those rose coloured glasses tucked far away, in the bottom of an old chest I never go into. The pumpkin stew was so yummy.. if I don't say so myself!:happy2: I was worried it wouldn't be, so it was an extra pleasure when it was! Sauteéd onions, rosemary, leek, then added carrots, then potatoes and some stock and salt.. when it was almost done, added some tuscan kale (any kale or cabbage would do).. the pumpkin was cut in chunks and roasted in the oven with tons of garlic, rosemary and salt..then added at the end.. cooked for a minute or 2 then let it set for a couple of hours.. I think autumn stews/soups are my absolute favourite foods.. Actually, cooking this time of year is great (in a cold climate at least) imo, as it brings so much warmth inside.
Wishing everyone a nice Monday..
Hugs to Lav, Kensho, NS, 3B's, Nar, Gman, Wags, Byrdie, Belle.. thinking of you and wondering how you are.., Jvo.xx
just a quick hello cuz the new puppy Spencer is definitely a"morning" person and it's like having a hyper Mr.Rogers in my face! Waves to all
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