What's top of my mind:  I'm still having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that it is August.  But I know it is because every year these beauties pop up out of the ground the first week.  Around here they call them paper lilies, but I've heard them called many other names.  

Where I've been:  It was a pretty low-key week here and I didn't go anywhere outside of work.  There was a festival downtown that we considered going to but it was nice and comfy at home in the AC so we opted out.

Where I'm going:  Thursday morning we're going out early for a big breakfast so I can have a full stomach to get two back bottom teeth pulled at 8:30. I usually go by myself, but TBG offered to come with and I think knowing he's out in the waiting room will take a bit of the edge off.  I'm hoping so anyway.  Saturday if I'm feeling ok, we're going to take a quick day trip.

What I'm watching:  Not much at all.  I didn't really watch TV this week other than Master Chef and Secret Service.  The last will make you not want to eat in a restaurant ever again.

What I'm reading:  I'm still reading The Dirty Life and enjoying it.  I have her other book Good Husbandry waiting to read next.  

What I'm eating:

BIG salad x2

Sloppy Joes and 'fries' my recipe is here Culinary Adventures with Lori: My Week

Chicken fajita bowls with cheese roll ups.  SO good.

BLTs with zucchini 'fries'

Steak for me, chicken wings for TBG, rosemary potatoes and coleslaw with garlic cheddar biscuits

Tonight, will be left over wings, slaw and tomatoes

Who needs a good slap:  Insurance companies again.  I'm sure everyone has wanted to slap them at least once or twice.  TBG has been on Entresto for his heart since November 2023 when his heart issues started.  Saturday, he called the pharmacy to reorder, and they told him insurance wasn't going to cover it anymore now that there is a generic substitute.  Well, his cardiologist does not like using generic for whatever reason, so his office is fighting with them.  Insurance companies arguing with physicians is crazy to me.  I'm just thankful that this is a minor issue with them and not some of the horror stories you hear about where they've denied surgeries and other procedures that will help someone live.  

What is making me smile:  Being able to fill my cabinets and freezer with so many local veggies and herbs for the winter really does make me smile.  The 'ber months will be here before we know it and I'm stocking up all that I can to enjoy over the winter.

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoys the day!!