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Thank you so much, wishing you, hubs and son a wonderful day also.🦃 Trying my best not to overdo anything. We ordered out and will bring the food home so no one has to cook.
NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY
Get the pure coffee essence on National Espresso Day! Whether you sip one cup or keep buzzing all day long, November 23rd is the day.
The word espresso (/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/; Italian pronunciation: [e ˈsprɛsso]) in Italian means ‘quick in time.’ Before the advent of the espresso machine, espresso was simply a coffee expressly made for the person ordering it. It was also made with recently roasted and freshly ground beans. The cup was brewed shortly before serving. In the late 1800s, this practice was commonplace in cafés and restaurants.
While today’s espresso maintains the freshness quality, it has undergone a transition in meaning. We’ve come to know espresso as a highly concentrated brew served in smaller quantities. We may also use espresso as a base for other delicious coffee creations.
We can thank the espresso machine for this modern view of espresso. In 1901, Italian Luigi Bezzera invented the first successful espresso machine. The newer technologies produced a smaller, more concentrated cup more quickly than traditional coffee brewing methods. Additionally, this thicker, more intense brew created a creamy foam on top called the crema. The richer flavors and aromas of an espresso create delicious lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and many café creations.
Beyond the range of beverages, the intense flavor of espresso lends itself to baking. Where coffee may become lost when blended with other flavors, espresso remains vibrant. Blend it with cream cheese, sugar and flour for a cheesecake. Add it to ladyfingers and make tiramisu. Many desserts call for espressos such as ice cream and crème brûlée.
Absolutely, ennui. It is even more noticeable with lab rubies and sapphires. They look perfect, but even though, not fake, the color perfection and brilliance seem strange or sterile compared to Mother Nature’s gems. That said, I understand lab grown fans are considering how much more bang or bling they get for their budgets. Also, no need to certify “cruelty free” when lab grown.
Well, famous last words from yesterday. I did not go marketing. Decided to do other things and to see hubby. When I arrived he looked pretty good and seemed to be OK. At least he is getting extra food. I signed up for the Thanksgiving dinner at the Rehab. I would have liked to either have him home or to go out to eat. He definitely needs a day away from that place and I will be making the phone call again to see if something can be done. His roommate has returned home. His remark to me a few days ago was that he was losing weight while being in the rehab. This one I certainly will miss. He was very talkative and kept hubs spirits up.
Tomorrow or Friday I will make a trip to Costco to see what I can leave with the nurses. I’m not sure if the second shift shares what I bring with the others. So sad if they don’t. I also want to try to get to the rehab earlier. I also need to discover a way to get hubs out and about when he returns home. We will need to go furniture shopping for the great room and the den. Not sure on the master bedroom. Time will tell on that one.
I hope you are feeling better. Those sinus attacks are something else. You would think with the cooler temps it would be non existent. Seems to make it worse. Oh well. Live and learn and try to do whatever.
NATIONAL HOMEMADE BREAD DAY
On November 17th, homes will fill with warm, comforting aromas reminding us to slow down and enjoy National Homemade Bread Day.
Yeast bread calls for us to slow down. We need to spend time with each other as we work the dough and let it rest and rise before baking. Quick breads allow a special treat to share and enjoy with coffee or tea. Other homemade breads, such as donuts, pretzels, muffins, and biscuits, add variety to our everyday meals. And making them with friends and family brings joy and an opportunity to exchange recipes.
Those who make homemade bread commit to using good ingredients and investing in the time. They make it not only because they love the flavor, but because they know the people they love to do also. Homemade bread enriches the flavors of our meals and the flavors of our conversations, too.
Bread is full of symbolism around the world, across cultures and religions. In our lives, bread is valuable. We consider our livelihood to be our daily bread. We are making it, breaking it, consuming it as part of our faith. Bread can be exciting if it’s sliced or boring if it’s white. There’s a bonus bread, too. However, it seems a bit messy if it’s buttered on both sides. Then again, when we roll in the dough, it’s messy, too. Bake it, and it becomes heavy bread, but it means the same thing.
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NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR REFRIGERATOR DAY
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day on November 15th encourages us to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Get together a soap and hot water-filled bucket, disinfectant, a sponge, and a garbage bag. Then you will be ready for the day!
With family gathering and a large turkey waiting to be roasted, cleaning out the refrigerator makes sense. Not only will we need room before the meals, but we also need space for all of the upcoming leftovers. Many dread this job. However, it is an important task nonetheless.
Due to our hectic and busy lifestyles, the cleaning of the refrigerator gets neglected. Hence the creation of National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. There may be a surprise or two found at the back of the shelves. Things are often pushed back as new food is put in the front and gets forgotten.
Gregory Peck kept a sealed envelope in his desk labeled “FINCH,” and when the studio lawyer finally opened it during contract negotiations for To Kill a Mockingbird, he found a letter from Harper Lee warning Peck that the producers were trying to cut her out of the profits.
The room went silent.
Peck closed the folder and said, “We fix this now, or I do not play Atticus Finch.”
This was the scandal no one expected from Hollywood’s “gentleman.”
Universal wanted the film.
They wanted Peck.
But they tried to push through a deal that left Harper Lee — whose book had sold millions — with almost nothing. Peck discovered it by accident when Lee mailed him that envelope with a note:
“Greg, I trust you more than them. Please help me protect this story.”
Peck took that personally.
He met Lee in person days later. She told him her biggest fear was that Hollywood would “turn Atticus into a cardboard hero.” Peck promised her that would never happen. She handed him her father’s old pocket watch. Peck later said that gift felt heavier than any award he ever held.
The scandal escalated when Universal attempted a quiet rewrite softening the courtroom speech to make it “less political.” Peck refused to film it. He returned the pages to the producers and wrote in the margin, “Atticus tells the truth. If you want soft, cast someone else.”
Behind the scenes, the studio panicked.
They needed his name.
But they also needed the film to be safe enough for Southern markets.
Peck refused to compromise.
He told the director, “If Atticus bends, the film breaks.”
The pressure built until the studio delivered an ultimatum threatening to delay production. Peck responded by telling Harper Lee the entire fight. She flew to Los Angeles unannounced, stormed into the production office, and backed Peck publicly. That confrontation ended the dispute. The original speech stayed. So did the integrity of the film.
The twist came months later.
When Peck won the Oscar, Harper Lee slipped him a note backstage:
“Atticus saved the town. You saved the story.”
She thanked him again years later by giving him her father’s watch permanently, the same one he had worn during filming.He fought for him.
People think Gregory Peck’s greatness came from his calm voice, his posture, his roles.
The truth is sharper.
He protected that film behind closed doors with the same moral force he played on screen.
The scandal was never public but Hollywood insiders knew exactly what happened:
Gregory Peck didn’t just play Atticus Finch.
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I am completely wiped out. It has been one of those weeks. I did meet with the Property Manager. What a nice person who took his time with me. We sat at the outdoor table and showed me pictures of our outside area. I am having problems with our new roof from the hurricanes last year. I liked the contractor I used, however, there are some areas on our lanai that leak when it rains. Hubs enjoys our lanai and loves to sit outside watching the birds on the lake along with an alligator when there is one. I just do not want him sitting in the rain and not being able to move fast enough. I knew what needs to be accomplished. However, it is a price point. He has scheduled a meeting with the owners and will get back to me on that issue. He also showed me the pictures on his computer on what our new bathroom will look like. I will be emptying the two hallway closets completely (the contractors will take care of the top shelves for me). I also need to remove everything from the carport. I think the cars can stay put, though I’m not so sure at the moment. This I will start to do tomorrow morning. I will then sweep and wash the area. I’m hoping to finish the job by Sunday. I will also be doing the same to our entry steps and the front door. The only thing I asked the Project Manager to do is to give me at least 48 hours notice as to when the people will be here to start the work. On the days that they are here, I will not be visiting hubs. Their work starts at 7:30/8 AM and they work until 5 pm in the evening. Hubs cannot wait.
I am now really tired. I was able to remove things blocking the inside of our front door. I was like a kid in a candy store opening box after box. The rubbish and recycle bins are now full. I keep forgetting that Monday is our pickup day for everything. This also includes the garden weeds and the flowering plants that will need to be pruned back so that the new growth can begin in our early spring (probably wishful thinking on my end. LOL).
Have a great evening. Sweet dreams.
@Sheba
It was very cold this morning. Temps were in the 40s and I had to raise the heat. Found that getting out of bed was very difficult with the layers of quilts. I missed an appointment with the Project Manager which wasn’t my fault. They were supposed to contact me before arriving. I thought I heard the phone ring around 8 am, but couldn’t move. However, I did check the phone calls and there was nothing. It was as if I didn’t hear the phone ring. Go figure. We now have an appointment for Friday. Over the weekend I will be undoing the two hallway closets.
Due to the weather, I phoned the rehab and said I was staying in. The wind last night nearly knocked me off my feet and it was still gusty most of the day. My blood must have thinned out from all the years that we have not travelled North (LOL).
I’m really excited about the new bathroom. I am now looking at wheelchairs that can go over the throne. This will make traveling a bit easier for hubs and also staying overnight at various hotels/motels when we are able to travel North or to take a cruise. Yes, we do have a commode for the overnights and it will travel with us.
No shopping today. I was shivering at the 40 degree temsp. Me, who could withstand the below zero temps. (LOL…..
I hope your t ests come out A++. Sorry you are not feeling well. Try some soup or some tea with my Manuka honey.
This is my second time trying to type a note. I was just about to end the post a few hours ago, and it vanished into thin air. Oh well, here we go again.
I finally made it to Costco yesterday afternoon. With the help of an employee I was able to find the “Something Special Red Chili Pepper Jam/Jelly. I purchased four jars and gave one to the receptionist at the Rehab who also likes things hot hot hot. I also picked up a lounge pant for hubby that should help keep him warm during our cooler days starting Monday. Back to the warmth of the 80s on Wednesday.
Hubs actually remembered our conversation from Friday. However, on Friday I did call the Renovation people asking if we could meet at the Rehab so hubby could be part of the conversation. I will let everyone know the outcome.
I did not see hubs today. After getting a load of laundry into the wash my head started to pound. I took my meds and it did not hit. I added sinus meds to the mix and I fell asleep. Awoke to no more headache but the sound of the phone ringing. It was the Rehab and my first thought was hubs. As it turned out they just needed some info in case anything happened. I just hope and pray that he is OK. This really concerned me and it gave me an awful feeling.
I regularly order Serious Skin Care products from QVC. HSN doesn’t sell anything that good!
Since the move I am now ordering from QVC more often and HSN less and less. I also love Laura Geller make up. It is the best make up for mature skin I have ever used.
Good Evening, or should I say good morning. I finally saw hubs after 3 days of email to and from the bathroom remodelers. After I cooled down enough I drove to see hubs. To say I am livid is an understatement. But after my tirade going through all that happened this week hubby’s expression made me laugh and hit the floor. I’m still laughing. I cannot say the 8 lettered word here but it starts with a B and ends with T. His other line was, “he must be a young kid not to call you after stating you didn’t want to work with him any longer to let you know that the items were ordered and now you need to pay a restock fee. Hubs wants to meet this person and I will try to see if he can make it to the rehab since there is no way for hubs to be home. Anyways, we have an appointment for Monday afternoon. This should be very interesting…….hmmm……….
There has been a big change in hubby. More pep. More sass. More himself. He is finally getting the food and vitamins he needs. Some of the dementia I have seen for almost a year is slowly going in another direction. Even the nurses and aids are noticing the change. I’m not sure if it’s medication or the slow weaning away from the puree foods. He is asking for pizza and not just any pizza. He wants either Hawaiian or Chicken Cordon Bleu. It’s so nice to see his humorous side again.
I hope you enjoyed the moon and the sisters tonight. We are having a showery event and this has been going on all day. We will also be cooling off beginning Monday. Temps during the day will be in the low 60s and nighttime in the 40s. However, like before, it will only last a few days and then it will be back to reality of 80s and 70s. The 40s here may be a warming trend for you, but for me it will feel more like the 20s. On this note I will say goodnight and sweet dreams to you three.
I didn’t break a bone, but did crack the ankle bone when I was about 8 or 9 years old. At that time I was riding a horse who got spooked and galloped around the ring. I could not keep up with him and as I fell, my ankle got stuck in the stirrup. That pain was unbelievable. Years later I discovered that though the bone wasn’t broken, part of it cracked and never healed the way it should. The only way to repair it is to break it and redo. No thank you. All I can say is that the pain is awful. I remember when my mom broke her wrist. The first week and a half were awful. Moving the fingers, torment. Then three weeks later, the itches. So intense she took the edge of a hanger to rub the inside of the cast. She, also, tried to remove the cast. Dad, being a pharmacist, contacted the orthopedist , and she took something for the pain. At least in those days there was something to take the edge off. You should do the same. When her fingers start changing to pink from purple, that you will tell you she is beginning to heal. The cast is on for a purrpose and it may be tight, but in a week or so, it will look larger as the swelling subsides. The pain also will gradually diminish. Because of her age, I hope the physician ordered a home health aide to help her as well as a nurse to check on her at least once per week. This should give you some time for yourself to market and give you some relief. You should check with her health insurance company as well to see what is available. You shouldn’t be doing this on your own.
Our cable was completely wiped out last year due to the back to back hurricanes. I decided to keep it off until hubby is back home. Thankfully, both of us were safe during those episodes. Hubby was in Orlando at the sister rehabs while I was in a motel/hotel during the first storm in October. The second alarm two weeks later got me to try staying in a shelter which was a high school. The alarm in my phone went off at around 8:45pm in November from Spectrum. Little did I realize that we were in the path of a tornado. The alarm mentioned that if we were in a classroom to go out to the hallway. If we were in a motel/hotel to get to the ground floor and to stay away from windows and doors. I did not hear the wind. About a half hour later we got the all clear. I did not realize the extent of the damage until I left the shelter and headed home. Debris was everywhere. Power lines were down. I could not wait to get home. And when I finally made it to our road there was more debris. All the homes on our street received some kind of damage. Some were in really bad shape. There was no rain with this storm.
Since we lost our entire den area (cannot believe that the windows and the frames were still intact), I made the decision not to reinstall the cable. Due to the mice infestation we need to replace flooring and at the same time we will check the subfloor to make sure that no one goes through what we endured. I will be calling the people who helped in our situation to check areas in our home and all crawl spaces. This needs to be done on a yearly basis.
Last night I fell asleep and awoke too late to see hubby. I then decided to continue the KP and found some areas that needed to be redone. I not only use Clean Boss but also use a bug spray. I have also found that my new dishwasher does not clean the utensils the way I like, so, I have been doing that by hand. I happened to see a portable sink on HSN and decided to give it a try. There were 2 in the package and I must admit they are extremely handy for soaking. They even have a drain. On that note, I will now return to KP.