Basil

Some happy things from today:

• It is Wednesday so that means I have worked two-thirds of my week. One day left and it will be my weekend.
• Last year I went gluten-free for a few months. I am trying to reduce my gluten now rather than completely cutting it out. Part of my reason for this is that I like the convenience of fast food on the weekends and when I go to SCA events. Fast food often means gluten for me. One exception is the baked potato at Wendy’s. To save myself some money I bought some potatoes for my after work meal. I cooked it in the microwave to save time and it didn't come out horrible. There was a dry spot that I think I could fix by flipping the potato half way through. I put some butter and cheese on it and it was good.
• Last week when it was really hot my plants could have used more water. I lost some of the peppermint. The basil seems to be doing okay though. It is almost time to start using some of the basil!

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Currently listening to: Revelations of Divine Love, by Julian of Norwich

Currently reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Memorial Day

Some happy things from today:

• Keziah went to work doing Doordash and got a flat tire. It happened nearby to a friend who was able to help her finish the job. I went to be with her while she waited and so I could bring her home. We ended up ordering food to eat while we waited for AAA to come. By the time I got back with the food, AAA had been there, patched the tire, and Keziah was ready to go home.  It wasn't ideal, but could have been so much worse.
• We ordered from Friendly's and ate when we got home. I was very happy with the salad I got.
• The peppermint I transplanted last week seems to be doing okay.

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Currently listening to: The Librarian of Saint-Malo, by Mario Escobar.

Currently reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Peppermint

Some happy things from today:

• I forgot to put a mask on before going to work the other day and today I had it off to drink.  Whenever this happens I get comments like "She has a face!"  Today the comment included that I appear younger without the mask on.  I don't know how old they think I am, but I'll call this a compliment.
• I transplanted one of the peppermint plants that I started from seed.  It fell over, so I am doubtful that it will survive.  Still, glad I did it.

• Gideon had a field trip today.  He had a good time, but would have had a better time with less people. 
  
  
  
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  Currently listening to: The Librarian of Saint-Malo, by Mario Escobar.
  
  Currently reading: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, by Lori Gottlieb.
  
  Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.
  

New Life

The problems that had to be solved last night at work were greater than the night before. I got a little frustrated because of the quantity and time limitations. The odd thing is that I still feel like I enjoyed it. My other happy things from today are plant based:

• Plant life is starting to thrive. There are some dandelions in the yard. They are good for pollinators.

• A regular yellow tulip has bloomed and it looks like a red one near it will be next.

• The basil that I planted from seed seems to be doing alright. It looks like some of the peppermint seeds I planted are sprouting, too!

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Currently listening to: The Choice, by Nora Roberts

Currently reading: An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, by Helene Thursten

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe