Its been a long week.
On Wednesday, I bought a few groceries, and as per usual, I looked at the marked downs in the meat department. I found some boneless seasoned pork ribs for $3.91 after markdown and partner card (thanks, Scout!) Popped them into my crockpot for about 7 hours yesterday - no need to add liquid.
They came out tender and juicy and I managed to get 5 meals' worth out of them, plus the stock they created. Boneless pork in the crockpot is one of those good things in life. With the shredded meat you can do tacos, sammies, soup, a dinner salad...the meat is so tender and delicious!
Said pork on a salad of romaine and avocado with balsamic dressing.
I grew soooo weary of trying to use the heavy as crap giant ladder that Mark bought just before he died. So, I finally bought my own ladder. (no idea what I will do with the other one) This one has two top step platforms and a task tray you can hook on. I already love it and have many projects in mind where it will come in handy.
Yes I did try it out to see if I could use it to paint in the front rooms and den. I just need to work on that fear of heights I have.
While I was in Home Depot I found some small daylight bulbs for the fan fixture in the sewing room. How did light bulbs become so expensive?! These were $6 APIECE. But I can tell the difference in visibility.
They add much needed light on sewing and craft projects.
Like these bookmarks I made for the reading library in our work breakroom. "Leave a book, take a bookmark". The last batch lasted about 2 weeks. I spent $4 on interfacing and 74 cents on ribbon. It will take me quite some time to use up all the fabric scraps I have.
Yesterday evening I went to a gin tasting featuring Hendricks Gin at Total Wine that was actually quite fun. We got a welcome cocktail, then got to mix two of our own. They also had fruit and cheese trays with my current obsession - Manchego.
The woman seated in front of me was solo, too, and very fun and friendly. I was kicking myself for not hanging out with her for a bit. She looked about 10 years older and maybe a widow, too. Note to self: getting out there requires that you put some effort in! There's always next time. First day of PT today for my shoulder - wish me luck!
Gina
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The gin tasting sounds fun. I took myself in a drive last fall and found a winery very close that I didn't know existed. The pourer for the tasting was also a widow. We're sadly everywhere.
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