random thoughts – Day 2,231 (Sunday) – quiet solitude

Early evening in the back yard.

The temperature was back around 60 degrees and the sun was shining all day. The drive to dance group this morning was highlighted by clusters of daffodils and bright yellow explosions of forsythia in yards and along the roads. The trees are beginning to dress themselves in pale pink and white flowers and the grass is becoming green again. Spring is a magical time of year. 

It was a nice afternoon to relax in solitude with a book. A much needed nap snuck in there, too. A couple times I thought there was something I was supposed to be doing besides reading a book, and I'll probably find out in a day or so when I get a "did you forget about Sunday?" query.

The refrigerator is stuffed with leftovers from the pre-comedy show gathering at my house last night and the eating will be very good for the next couple days. Before heading to the Polish American Citizens Club, we ate cheese and crackers, chips, veggies, dip, hummus, mini empanadas, burritos, etc. It was fun.

A mini empanada and a burrito were warmed with queso and served with guac and pineapple salsa for lunch. Sliced celery sticks were devoured with hummus as an afternoon snack. There is a container of empanada refried bean filling left and I may get kitchen experimental and trying making it into veggie burger patties.

Dining room peace and tranquility.

The sweatshop closure remains in effect at least until Monday while I enjoy the order and peaceful splendor of the dining area for another day or two. The machine may be at rest, but sewing has still been front of mind as I’ve been searching online for bulk rolls of at least 13 yards of black chiffon ruffle ribbon trim. It's not completely scarce, and there is trim out there, but I’m reluctant to fork out $35 - $50 for it and keep hoping for something in the yard sale "please make it go away" bargain price range. A gal can dream.