What's top of my mind: The moon phases. I have three steno notebooks that were my maternal Grandmothers. 90% are filled with recipes but there is the odd list or notes that she wrote. I found two pages that talk about the moon. "The moons gravitational pull causes predictable rises and falls in sea levels. Our bodies, being primarily water, also benefit from the phases of the moon. To feel more inspired and productive we need to align our energies with the phases of the moon" She taught me to garden by the moon phases and I always do. But I don't remember much about the effects on us when the moon is waxing, waning and full. I will say that I've been extremely productive this week and that is the stage the moon is now, so I've decided to keep notes in my journal to see if there really is a connection.
Where I've been: Stopped at Kroger one afternoon for fresh veggies and a couple other items. I dropped off a few recently released books that I have finished to the library. And we had a game night with friends. Everyone brought delicious appetizer types of food, and we had a great time.
Where I'm going: We have a benefit to attend on Friday here in town. Sunday is our 35th wedding anniversary and we are planning a short road trip to Evansville on Saturday if the weather cooperates.
What I'm watching: Spring has really sprung over the last two weeks. The forsythia is now starting to green a bit but still has a lot of yellow. Our tulip tree is in full bloom. When we bought this house, it was maybe 4 feet tall. It has grown a LOT since then. It is one of my favorites.
What I'm reading: Sadly, I haven't read much the last two weeks. Summer is coming though so my to be read stack is waiting for days on the patio in the sun.
What I'm eating:
Maine red fish, blackened, with a baked potato and cucumber salad (recipe from Judee)
LO pasta sauce and meatballs with bucatini pasta and a salad
Lamb burgers and 'fries'
BIG salad with a cheese rollup
Steak, blackened shrimp with mashed potatoes and asparagus
Crock pot chicken tacos over rice
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can of diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeno or poblano (or both) diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Taco seasonings and mexican oregano (or regular)
Put the chicken breasts in the crock pot and season
Add the rest of the ingredients
Do not stir
Cook for 4 to 5 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low
When it is finished use to forks to shred the chicken and then stir together
This was delicious over rice with a cheese and cilantro rollup
It made a lot more than you would think with just two chicken breasts so I used the rest and made 15 individual rollups with cheese for lunches or dinner. This would also be delicious in taco shells, or even nachos.
Who needs a good slap: Me. We turned all of our tax paperwork into the accountant two weeks ago. Yesterday I was cleaning up a small pile of papers on my desk and found the yearly print out for our cell phone that should have been included since half of the bill is for TBG's phone that he uses for his business. The taxes haven't been filed so TBG will take them to him tomorrow. I'll just give myself one slap.
What is making me smile: Bijoux from
Bytes from the 'Burbs posted last week on things from her kitchen including her refrigerator. So I decided to take a picture of mine too to show her.
I didn't expect Binx to photobomb it and then to turn and look at me with a face that said 'what are you doing?'
I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday!! With all of the crazy weather going around, stay safe.