Sunshine For The Next Ten Days

You all know I love shiny things. So how could I resist a picture of this bowl full of shiny-ness? G never went to the attic for the Christmas box so I didn't get to put these babies away. Last winter I resorted (not much of a stretch) to storing them in tall glass jars. Yes. I had ornaments out on display all 12 months. Might do it again.

I did a bit of mandala art in my written journal yesterday before my shower. A double spread as it's called. Working in the ditch was a bit of a pickle but I managed to do it and get ink all over my fingers. So it was a good time. I also got into the studio (making a clear space on the floor for the dog, as he was determined to be in there with me). I did invisible zigzag on the raw edges of the pink piece and the new blue/white/black piece for February. I am returning to being a Friend of Twelve by Twelve. I also worked on a little placemat I began years ago. It was meant for potluck suppers. Everyone is bringing their own place settings now to save on the waste of paper and plastic products. I thought it would be fun to have my own placemat.

I also managed to get all the wine and spirits into the new "drinks cabinet" and off the desk in the living room. I'd leave it all out if we were regularly serving drinks. To ourselves or guests. But we aren't. I also emptied (poured down the drain) some bottles we are never going to drink. The bacteria in the septic tank is having quite a party.

I didn't pour the Canadian whiskey down the drain in case I decide to make Ina's whiskey sours someday. That's the only drink I can think to make with whiskey?

I have enjoyed the evening news this weekend. Jay Leno. He can be off the air for eternity and I wouldn't miss him. And for the heads of NBC to continue to say he was successful? Bullshit. What makes me mad is that NBC cancelled several programs that made better numbers of viewers just to make room for Jay. Shows that people enjoyed watching. Like me.

Since the Winter Olympics are in Vancouver, I will be watching them on the Canadian station we get here in Maine. Yes, it's in French but they show everyone competing not just the chosen few that American television shows. And I won't have to listen to those "sob stories" for a half hour before seeing the 5 second film of them winning. We discovered this while watching the Olympics while living in Germany. Let me just say, it's a whole different thing than what "they" let you see!!! It really makes the winning a bigger deal when you see how difficult it is for everyone else. And when did the Olympics become "reality" television????

I watched my TiVo'ed cooking shows last night and then watched Return to Cranford on PBS. I wonder who loves Cranford? It's Much To Do About Nothing. But there was nothing else to watch. I'm thinking about joining Netflix. And renting television shows I didn't get to see. Like the first season of Fringe. All the episodes of Life on Mars. Dexter. Cable has the new season of White Collar starting this week along with a new Project Runway. And my local station runs L&O Criminal Intent all afternoon. Did you know everyone is leaving CI except for Jeff Goldblum in the new season? I wish cable had more plain Law and Order. I'd like them to begin at the very beginning and just run them. Always good. I saw an early one the other day. A very young Chris Noth and a dark haired Jerry Orbach. Delightful.

Now that I've discussed all the television news of any importance I think I need to get going with my day. I am going OUT in the car to do things and buy meat for meatloaf. I have a ton of potatoes and they need to be made into mashed potatoes. Meatloaf goes beautifully with mashed potatoes. I have very little in the freezer now. I keep it sort of empty in case I ever go out and purchase the new fridge. Have you ever heard of someone who doesn't like to buy new things??????

Attic24 had her baby. A surprise as bump 24 wasn't due until the end of the month. Open the link in the sidebar to see a picture of the sweetest baby fingers (complete with dimples) ever!!!