random thoughts - Day 2,017 (Wednesday) - fog and food

Foggy morning.

Overnight, there was much needed rain. I was first alerted to it by the sound of it hitting the kitchen skylight. At 2:17 a.m., I woke to the sound of heavy rain hitting the roof and it was comforting. I know the time because I like to play the "what time did I wake up?" game and checked my phone.

The morning fog and soft misty rain softened the view of the world beyond the windows. The neighborhood was muted like a watercolor painting or like looking through sheer curtains and it was pretty. The tree across the street that is changing into its autumn coat was shrouded in fog.

Later in the day, the fog had lifted or burned off or gotten bored and wandered away. The colors in the yard had sharpened. New ferns seem to be growing in the area that had been mowed several weeks ago. 

After the fog.

The muscular aches and kinks of earlier in the week subsided a bit today. Whether it was the result of the day of rest and stretching or just the benefit of time is unknown. I'm just glad it's improved.

The rain and fog bred the desire to be inside, specifically in the kitchen. Once upon a time, the kitchen activity of interest would have been brownies or some other baked goods. Somewhere along the years, I've stepped away from baking sweet things and shifted to savory dishes. 

Today, sliced vegetables were layered with tomato sauce, seasonings, and cheese and baked. Fresh out of the oven, it was lunch. Later, because I have no qualms about eating the same foods or versions of foods for days, it was reheated and plated with mini spinach ravioli for supper. It was comforting all over again. Tomorrow, more ingredients may be added. Or not. It's usually on a whim.