There's not a thing on my calendar today, which feels so luxurious -- no need to watch the clock, worry about missing an appointment or showing up for something on the wrong day. After a nicely balanced breakfast, I put up some eggs to hard-boil, and came out to the computer -- without getting dressed! -- to check email and play Freecell. I was trying for a perfect record to show you (but you can see I lost it on the fourth round) and idly thinking about what Mother said years ago, and how my neighbor at the seniors lunch said the exact same thing "Lately I can only do one thing a day."
I mentally checked off the few things I do these days -- no laundry needed yet, groceries holding out, bird feeders filled, column sent off up to date. I was thinking it probably isn't good for me not to have at least one thing to do and -- wait a minute! what's that smell?
Long-time readers of this blog already know what it is. I don't think I've told you about every occurance, but it happens at least once a year.
"But didn't you attach a timer to your rollator?"
"Yes, but then I have to remember to set the timer."
And I can't really afford to throw out any more pots -- this time I'll have to scrub.
It's the bits on the floor that pose the most problem -- no way I can bend down to use a dustpan. Vacuum is out of the question. Will they carpet-sweep up or are they too sticky? And the cleaning lady won't be here till Tuesday.
This last bit is way out in the front hall -- that's the livingroom carpet on the right. This, at least, I can pick up with the grabber.
Rather than face the problem, I took the pictures and came out here to tell you about it. Still not dressed. Have a nice day!
OK. Sometimes, technology does offer a better way: http://www.qvc.com/Eggspress-Egg-Cooker-&-Poacher-wBell.product.K41589.html?sc=K41589-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-2-_-K41589&catentryImage=http://images.qvc.com/is/image/k/89/k41589.001?$uslarge$ I'm not ready for one of these yet, but soon. Ever since I burned water by letting a tea kettle sit too long on the stove (the metal pot was ruined, but it was the smell of the burning plastic handle that was the worst and required a tong to remove it from house), I use an electric water boiler.
ReplyDeleteI suggested she simply buy hard boiled eggs which one can do at grocery stores these days.
ReplyDeleteI suggested she simply buy hard boiled eggs which one can do at grocery stores these days.
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