Sigh, time to vacuum and sweep.
Thunder! Is it August? Yes. Is it 5:30pm? Close enough. Feels like I'm in NC!!
True story - I started the LTE as a distraction from the impending first anniversary of my son's Diagnosis Day. He was still getting his first round chemo and I was approaching the anniversary with a feeling of helplessness and dread. I took two big actions to distract myself. One was this thread. The other was deciding to have a holiday party but I didn't feel like cooking all that much, I did, however, feel like I could handle some baking and the Winter Solstice Dessert Open House was born. We've had an open house party that focused on dessert every winter solstice (or thereabouts) since 2007.
Last month, we got the good news that I've already posted, so, if we had to go down, at least it happened after Arrow's latest MRI.
And I'm thinking unless a miracle occurs, the dessert party is in danger. December is a ways away, but, I'm not seeing much cause for optimism.
Prayers for your son's health and to continued good news. I probably missed your update when first posted, but very thankful to hear it now.
If the open house party can't happen that invitation remains open to share that cookie recipe and a very fun virtual pub in December with some of the kindest souls on DBR via Zoom.
Yeah, too cold in December to hold it outside.
I just heard thunder here. It would be nice if we got some rain to go with it.
I have always admired the purpose you put into the LTE and am glad to hear of the recent good news.
This thread has been, and will continue to be, a source of joy for me.
And I do agree with rj99 — hopefully we can all have a real, or at least virtual, cocktail hour together. (I‘ve been known to sip wine or a liquor drink instead of beer).
Peace and love to all. Go Duke. Screw Carolina.
Oh man - it is pouring right now! Coming down in sheets!
Jelle's Marble League competition on youtube. Addictive.
They've held 11 (out of 16) events so far.
You can start with the Opening Ceremonies and Event 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPFVLLxhEI4
Just to lower your blood pressure, I occasionally crunch up my own salted peanuts and add it to my smooth peanut butter. As a kid I would add Karo syrup and eat it out of a bowl. I have even been known to crunch up some salted cashews to add.
DO YOU FEEL A LITTLE BETTER NOW?!?
So, I got a check out of the blue from the Treasury Department..