My Weekly W's

What's top of my mind: Todays very long to do list.  I have a number of things that need to get done today along with a birthday party this afternoon.  I made a list with the top 5 priorities and the rest will just have to go on tomorrow evenings list. This past week I really didn't do much of anything in the afternoons after work and I am paying for it today.  Note to self...stop slacking during the week, you'll thank yourself on the weekend.  Yesterday I did get the jalapeno pepper jelly made, so we're set for the winter.

Where I've been:  I picked up two books from the library, stopped by the farmers market for honey and onions and went to breakfast with the big guy yesterday.  Over the last two weeks, I've had 6 two-hour Teams meetings for new Managers in the system.  They were mostly aimed at the new employees to the system, but there were a few things that will be helpful.  

What I'm watching:  I watched the latest episode of BBQ USA and was thrilled to see that Amy Mills, Mike Mills daughter, was in the competition.  She is the owner of 17th Street BBQ in our area.  The food there is amazing.  She didn't place in the top 3 but considering the number of teams that is understandable. 

What I'm reading:  I finished With Love from London by Sarah Lio and absolutely loved it.  This quote really resonated with me..."The fact of the matter is bad things happen to good people.  They do.  All the time.  But it's our choice whether we wallow in them for the rest of our lives, or whether we accept the invitation to begin life's grand second act.  I have never read this author before, but I will be sure to pick up more of her books.  I really enjoyed her writing style.  This week I will start Love and Saffron.  

What I'm eating:

Sunday night I made the most delicious beef meatballs I think I've ever made so we were excited to eat the leftovers Monday for dinner but as a meatball sub with zucchini fries.  SO good.

BIG salad x 2

BLT and zucchini fries

Pancakes and eggs 

Chicken fettuccine with salad and garlic toast

Who needs a good slap:  I know there are so many out there well deserving of being on this list but I managed to keep myself pretty sheltered from all of the craziness going on out there so I can't come up with anyone.  

What I'm planning:  More dehydrating and canning needs to get done this week and the 22 and 23 are good planting days for fall.

What is making me smile:  I have so much to be thankful for and I try to remember that daily.  My favorite season is coming so that really brings a smile.

Here is an updated picture of Binx.  He is 17 months old and is 9.8 pounds.  He's tall and long but thin and the vet said he's right where he needs to be.  He is still SO full of energy it is hard to keep him occupied.  I did find a battery-operated laser toy that runs for 15 minutes.  He loves it and it gives us a break from having to keep him occupied.

Wishing you all a wonderful week.  Stay safe, a lot of the US is experiencing storms and another round of heat advisories. What do you have planned for this week?