Yesterday
Yesterday was filled with things I like. Here is a sample:
1) Cleaning. Gag, right? Well, tell me you don’t love your most beloved spaces just a bit more when they are no longer inhabited by lint balls you mistake for additional pets. And also have clean underwear in which to prance in said beloved space. What made this task extra wonderful today was that ST was 100% onboard with all swabbing of decks. He folded laundry while I cleaned litters, then we both attacked the porch.
2) Produce shopping. We go to the Big Top flea market, right near our apartment. ST schooled me in the art of a deal when it comes to carrots and apples – about four or five produce stands are set up regularly amongst the $1 toilet brush holders that have a complete ocean scene inside. We go to Henry, a squat jovial man of some Latino descent with OK verbal English skills and so-so written ones. I could probably pick up Spanish by reading more than the dollar amount on his signs. We are regulars of his and as usual he thanked us for stopping by in his own way. Today is was an extra red pepper handed over as I picked up 3 for a $1.00
(3 for a $1 red peppers! That was a savings of at least 4 bucks right there. What do you do with 3 red peppers? Freeze them. Then roast them. Or the other way around. Either way, at least three of my favorite pasta dishes include them and they are rather expensive at a regular grocery store.)
(Another aside: As we left Henry today, after he had introduced his wife to us, we contemplated how we are special to him. And that turned in to us being, well, short bus special. And that he sneaks us extra food because he’s worried how we survive the rest of the week without him.)
3) Hiking. Technically, walking. To me, hiking includes rocks. Whether real mountains or just a gravely path. But we loaded up the dog and headed for the Hillsborough River State Park. This time, we took a path that included none of the actual river – a swamp restoration area – that drew far less people than the other paths.
4) Bathing. Not just getting clean – a nice long soak in a truly hot tub while wearing a good mask, followed by a beauty regimen for the legs, hair, nails, and brows. Topped off with a request granted for full body moisturizing.