Happy Valentine's Day

 Tommy had a card waiting for me when I got up at 11:30 am. He gave me my bag of candy and I gave him his heart of candy. That's it folks. I immediately took the antibiotic which made me feel worse than I did before going to the doctor. 

So, this was a lovely day out, sunny, sixties, and windy. Today has been very pleasant outside of my misery taking this antibiotic. I liken it in my mind to cancer patients needing chemotherapy to get well. So, I should not complain so bitterly. 

I took a pink envelope with matching card, drew hearts on it and the card, put card and a square of Ghirardelli dark chocolate filled with raspberry in the envelope. I left it in Lynda's driveway and we drove off. I called her and told her there was something in her driveway. She was happy. 

He has taken out the frozen broccoli, found the can of soup. Later, he will bring me the chicken to chop, cheese to grate, and rice to measure. So, we are getting it all ready for the casserole. Yes, I will stumble off to wash my hands. 

I am still managing to declutter just a bit. Between the two of us, the place stays at least as good as it did when O last came. Last night, when I could not sleep, I straightened a bit in my bedroom. With lights in the ceiling fixture, I can actually see to do things. Otherwise, I can barely see the colors of things. 

Dinner of casserole was delicious. I had an apple afterward and Tommy had two slices of raisin bread. 

About midnight, I started feeling better. By then it was time for my night pill. It is the antibiotic making me feel so rotten! Does antibiotic sometimes make you feel rotten?

What happened for you on Valentine's day? What did you do for someone else?

Into the Freezer! Grocery Shopping, THE MOST AMAZING SIGHT

 Once again, I erased a whole post! I finally figured out that when I managed to turn anything blue and then try to type, the whole shebang disappears. I am a fast typist if not entirely accurate. So, the inaccuracy causes me to hit a key (and I don't know which) that causes me to erase it all! 

Saturday, I froze meat for 25 meals in pint bags. Each bag held a meal for two, so 46 portions. 

2 packages one chicken breast.

23 packages of 16 meatballs in each pint.

I had 3 4-lb. bags of Armour Meat Balls that were thawed. So, I heated/cooked them and re-bagged them in meal-size portions. So, 12 lbs of meatballs are resting for me to thaw at mealtime. I am so happy. 

Earlier in the day, I went to Publix for bananas and carrots. Just before I got out of the car, I asked Tommy if he wanted to buy flowers for me. He said, "How about candy?"  

I purchased both. I found a bag of Lindt truffles, dark chocolate. As I looked over the flowers, I found a 11" vase with tulip bulbs not yet blooming. Green leaves are about 6" above the top of the vase. The idea is to watch them blossom. That appealed to me. So, I spent $16 on his card and came home deliriously happy. 

The huge vases of roses were $25. But, those did not suit me. 

It was like Christmas crowds up front. The candy, and flowers were on extra shelves and the bakery section near the candy and flowers was loaded with all sorts of hearts, red, and pink confections. It was all so tempting. 

THE MOST AMAZING SIGHT--In a cold case were clamshells in the shape of a heart with a thick steak cut almost in half and opened to fit in the heart clamshell. It was very impressive. Refrigerated sides were present with this meat presentation. I forgot what kind of steak it was. But, there was something for everyone.

So, I bought the bananas, carrots, Lindt truffles, tulips, and a reduced can of apricot filling. The apricot filling goes into stockup. 

So far, I have spent $105 this month. 

Have you put meat into the freezer? 

Happy Valentine's Day

 Saturday night, I needed bananas, carrots. I asked Tommy if he wanted to buy me flowers. He said how about candy? So, I went in and decided to get flowers and candy for me. 

I chose a bag of dark chocolate Lindor truffles. I always get the milk chocolate because he does not care for dark. Then, I looked over the flowers on display. I chose a round, clear 12" tall vase that had seven tulips growing in water. I could have gotten ones with blooms, but this one spoke to me. I can watch the blossoms unfold. I can also use this later for tulip or paper white or other bulbs. 

In the bottom of the vase is a plate type thing that has spikes to hold it off the bottom of the vase and spikes to hold the bulbs. Supposedly, this produces a superior position for growing tulips. 

Approximately $16 was spent on his card. A big arrangement of roses or something red in a vase was $24. I know the money does not count and the thought does. But, he would never think of these tulips or even mean it. So, I got my candy and flowers, maybe not what others would call ideal. But, I am very happy.  

The front of the store had been dedicated to all things Valentine. There was a heart-shaped clamshell with a very thick steak cut almost through and opened into the heart clamshell. Of course, it had been trimmed a bit to be a heart shape. The end of the bakery nearest the front display had all sorts of heart and red treats and pink confections. It was all quite festive. 

The crowd in the store was like a Christmas crowd! I have heard sales on things Valentine are up, supposedly because there is not much going out or traveling. 

Dinner today will not be special, just food. 

How was your Valentine's Day? 

This and That

Miracle Workers
  Dark Ages

It appears this is the second season of a series. Do you watch it? Have you? I am absolutely fascinated. I hear last season was Heaven. I think they saved everyone, not sure. Do you know?

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Even though I have no drawers here, I do have a "junk drawer."  I was getting a collection of non-paper items on the end table as I looked through paper stuff, tossing or filing. Tommy got a little gift bag with things in it from the dentist. I started using that for small items that need to be put away. Or given away. Well, some will remain in my "junk drawer."

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Don't you think that a bowl of Dove in the shape of a heart would be a good thing to take to a dinner at church?

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Tonight, I put a huge package of boneless, skinless breasts  in the oven to go with all the vegetables I cooked yesterday.  I love leftovers!`

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I hacked off a lot of my hair today.

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The right elbow may be getting better, but I cannot imagine what I did to make it hurt and swell so.

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There is Modern Family on from 7 to 12 pm. Tommy has never laughed so loud as he does at this show. And, I had to beg to watch it at first.