I have never had what you would call a green thumb, but when I noticed a small cup full of leaves from a succulent in the window of the breakroom at work, I grabbed one and stuck it into my lunch kit.
Then I put a smidge of potting soil in a little clay pot (the artist is Bubbie, ca. 2006) and left it alone. Now there are TWO babies growing in there! I think this is an Echeveria. They require mostly hands off and very little water. Its been in here maybe a couple months?
When I saw that Kathie made corn fritters, I knew I had to make them. My mother used to make these for us when we were children. Unfortunately, she didn't pass the recipe along. I improvised with Jiffy cornbread mix, frozen corn, egg, milk. Mine could have used a sprinkle of salt, but they were so good.
This was one of three meals I actually cooked this week, using up some foods in my freezer and fridge. (twice a week, going forward)
3 over-ripe tomatoes went into a pot with olive oil, garlic, seasonings, broth. I simmered this for about two hours, then make a little pot of spaghetti with a nub of ground beef from the freezer.
Lunch one day, dinner a future day.
I was *horrified* that The Girl wanted to flat out toss some of her embroidery into the trash! I saved it in the nick of time. Who would even want these?, she asked. ME. The racy ladies are perfect in the bathroom.
The botanical stems are in the sewing room.
Another made its way into my bedroom. And a 6th one (not shown) is in my closet above my jewelry shelf. I picture myself years from now, passing them on to her kids. If I can part with them.
I'm doing the most important packing first for my trip to the beach - snacks. Ha Between now and Tuesday morning, I will have the rest of everything ready to go, including myself. Not gonna lie - I am a tad bit nervous of traveling alone. Baby steps for me, as the beach is a mere 4 hours away.
I sewed some hearts this week and will take them on my journey. It was a good boredom buster, in between reading and getting a few things done around the house. Here's the link if you want to play along with fabric: https://ifoundaquiltedheart.com/
Happy weekend!
Gina
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