My Weekly W's

What's top of my mind:  My community.  I really do love it here and I wasn't quite so sure I would when we moved here 20 years ago since I had never lived in a small town before.  One of the best things about this area is the number of farmers, gardeners and people that make and sell local products.  Roadside stands are still a thing here, but they are evolving quickly.  We have so many farms that you can visit to buy local items and visit with all of the animals.  Sheds and small buildings are being converted into self-serve stores.  Not only do I love the local products, but I love supporting local families and getting to know them as friends.  Here are a few photos of one of the newest 'shops.'  She sells dozens of different baked goods, canned goods, mixes and more.  I really love this option for our town.

Where I've been:  Monday-Wednesday I worked.  Thursday was dentist day.  That was not fun at all, and I hope to never have to do that again.  I have to say the actual pain was very minimal, but the sound of roots and bones and loud pops was way too much for me.  Friday, I did feel well enough that we went to the farmers market and stopped by the bakery.  No road trip today though since checking out a new BBQ place is on the agenda and I'm not up for that yet.

Where I'm going:  We have only two appointments this week.  TBG has a 3 month follow up with his cardiologist and we have a follow up with our lawyer to sign our wills.  Both of those should be a breeze.  

What I'm watching:  I didn't watch anything special this week on TV.  Our crepe Mertle is in full bloom and it's more gorgeous this year than any other times.  We had rain a couple of times this week and it perked everything up.

What I'm listening to:  I usually always listen to music when I'm home alone working around the house.  I have a very diverse taste in music.  This week it was Fleetwood Mac, Kid Rock and Annie Lenox.  

What I'm eating:

Even though it is hot as hell outside I was craving chili, so I made a batch, and we had it with garlic cheese biscuits. Culinary Adventures with Lori: Savory Drop Biscuits

Chicken legs, mac and cheese and salad.  I halved this recipe for the mac and cheese.  It made two perfect sides for us with just enough left over to make a few mac and cheese balls for lunch one day. Culinary Adventures with Lori: 52 Recipes in 52 Weeks #11 Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

BIG salad with Coho Salmon

Thursday, I heated up left over chicken legs for TBG and made a pot of rice.  I had chocolate pudding.  I am so glad I made homemade pudding Wednesday night because that's all I could handle.  Luckily, we went to breakfast before I had my teeth pulled so I had at least one good meal that day.

I heated up LO sloppy Joe's that was in the freezer and cubed a couple of potatoes to roast int he oven.  It was the first solid food I had since Thursday morning and I am so glad I was able to eat it.

I'm not sure what is on the menu for tonight, but salad is out for a few more days.

Who needs a good slap:  No one comes to mind

What is making me smile:  Checking things off of my to do list.  I managed this week to clean and straighten up the laundry room, the hall closet and the laundry room on top of everything else that gets done in a week.  

As soon as TBG and I have our daily game time, I'm off to do a bit of dehydrating and odd jobs around the house.  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend doing what makes you happy.