Wowsers! My ADD is in full gear. I want to try everything. So many irons in the fire but not much getting fully finished. Its a self-diagnosed condition and I am not making light of those who struggle with the medically diagnosed form. I’m with ya…I get it!
Where or where to start….
These seem like the perfect way to begin to explain how my ADD is working these days.
I pulled out my sewing box looking for a needle and button thread to reattach a button on J’s shorts. Yes, this would have been the optimal time to teach him this skill but I didn’t think of that until I was done. Perhaps I’ll have to snip a few threads on another one. *insert evil laugh*
Anyway…I noticed a few completed yoyos and several circles ready to sew. Of course, I dive full in and begin sorting through my scraps for pieces big enough to cut circles, then sit down and sew all these. I decided to exhibit a bit of self-control and actually began to tackle my to-do list.
I canned my spicy beans…although 2 jars never properly sealed so those are in the fridge for immediate consumption.
I also made Kimchi for the first time. You can see that I sampled quite a bit from one jar before thinking to document. It is so good! I sort of cobbled together a few recipes since I didn’t have the exact ingredients for any of them. I wasn’t sure if it would taste as good as the local brands I picked up at the co-op but it did! Now I have my fingers crossed that we get another Napa cabbage in our farm share box this week.
Sticking with the food theme…
The summer squash is beginning to ripen, We really enjoy these grilled. I use the grill as much as possible to cook with during the summer. No use heating up the house if at all possible not to.
I came home from my walk yesterday to find this…looks ok since you didn’t see it before. The deer ate a good 1/4 of the plant leaves and stems in addition to EVERY SINGLE tomato on the vine. There had to have been at least 15 maybe closer to 20 tomatoes in various stages of ripening. UGH!!!!!!!
Moving on…no use crying about what is already done.
My walk yesterday morning took me to the lake where I would take the kids swimming when they were little.
The water was so calm. Even the boat launch made for a pretty scene.
The rental craft are always a pretty picture but I was honestly very surprised that they are renting them during the pandemic. HMM…
This week after much deliberation, I decided to reopen my Etsy store. Mini-me said that she’d help me in exchange for a sales commission. I think that is fair and savvy on her part.
I have only gotten a few cards listed so far but its a work in progress.
More works in progress are masks for the family. J will need a bunch for school. They are required to wear them on campus while outside of their rooms. The dining center and any classrooms that require other protective gear are the exceptions. Mini-me will also need more if she will be attending community college as part of the PSEO (post-secondary enrollment option) program. She’s been accepted but her counselor quit two weeks ago. We’re kind of stuck at the moment. She may be starting her senior year at high school then transition to the college classes…who knows?!?!
Too soon? LOL I indulged in a cold beer over the weekend in my Corona glass.
Today I’m attempting to get some of the chores I really don’t like doing so that I can do a few fun crafty things I’ve been wanting to try. I’m dangling the carrot for myself…we’ll see if it works or not.
You had me laughing as you sound like me-I am always trying new things with so many half projects around-but I do like jumping around for what ever I am in the mood for.
Larry loves kimchi and I haven’t made that for years-yours looks really good.
wow I have never had deer eat all my tomatoes like that-they do love to eat all sorts of things though.
You live in a very pretty area-love the colors on the boats.
Happy T wishes
Sounds like you are keeping busy….Happy T day, hugs, Valerie
Love those colorful yo yos- but what will you do with them?
Your veggies and garden look fantastic!! I have made kimchi once and you reminded me to make it again- so good for you. I had no clue deer would eat tomatoes! That’s not good:(
How nice to be near such a lovely lake. I’d probably go there most every day. Happy T day!
I can relate to the deer only with me it is chipmunks. So frustrating after the work but what can you do at this point. I am happy to see all the veggies you are actually getting. Happy T day. Your corona looks refreshing. Hugs Erika
Wow, you sound like me when I clean house. I get easily distracted when I’m putting things away. I’ve had to train myself to leave bags of things on the door knob of the room where the stuff goes. Of course, when I go into that room with my bag of returned items, I start cleaning there and the whole process becomes a roller coaster ride again. I sure like those yo yos and the veggies.
I’ve never had Kimchi and have never heard of it before. I looked it up and it’s Korean. I doubt I’ll ever try making it, since I don’t have a LOT of the ingredients necessary to make and flavor it.
Sorry to read about the tomatoes. Mine are not even 4 inches high. So much for planting in hay bales.
LOVED your choice of drinks this week. Had to laugh. Never too soon for a joke. Thanks for sharing your week with us and your beer for this special anniversary T, dear Halle.
Your kimichi looks good.I have tried it once but mine was way to spicy. I think I need to have another go at it.
That is so awful about your tomato plants. How frustrating!
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
Fabulous post! Great sewing and wow, your canned veggies look amazing, I bet they’ll taste delicious, homegrown is always the best ?. I loved walking around the lake with you too and a cold beer would be perfect, so refreshing ?. Happy T Day wishes! Hugs, Jo x
Good luck with the Etsy store. I looked at some of the history. Wow, you’ve sold all kinds of things. I enjoyed window shopping.
Pretty view of the lake and colorful kayaks. I think being out on the water in the fresh air is a very safe place to be these days.
The garden share program sounds very neat. You never know what you’ll get, I suppose. It would be like mini-Christmas.
Happy T-Day! Hugs, Eileen
You have been very busy. The yoyos are very colorful. What will you make of them. Oh how awful that the deer at all your tomatoes. Hopefully they will leave the rest of your produce alone. We like the squash grilled but also used in place of eggplant for a Parmigiana. Take care and happy T Day
How awful that the deer ate all your tomatoes! As you say, it’s no use crying over spilt milk. But nevertheless….
Your canning stuff looks great. I am going to make those beans now I have the recipe.
I suppose renting out canoes is not so bad as you have to socially distance yourself from the next boat. I mean, you can’t get that close to the next boat now can you.
I hope Minime finds her ‘path’. If she is accepted on the course, surely it makes no difference that her councillor has quit? Can she not do the course without this person?
(Excuse my ignorance on US education system)
Happy (belated) T-Day,
Lisca
I sometimes start projects and then switch to something else before finishing what I started, so I can relate. Your jarred foods look good. As pretty as deer are, I end up calling them “rats with antlers” when they eat stuff. The lake and canoes look inviting. Happy belated T-Day!
When my hubby was in Korea, he found out about Kimchi. After hearing what he said about it, I think I will pass on it. But evidently, you are liking it. I am glad you are getting some canning done. I haven’t done any since the kids were little. So nice that you little one is helping you with your Etsy shop. Happy T Day. (sorry, I am so late)
I don’t do my own canning, but grilled veggies sounds good, so I’m with you there :) The tomatoes are a real loss :( I hear deer are hard to fight. People involved in schools are having a lot of trouble with planning. It makes everything more complicated. I hope her situation works out to suit her.