Howard is first, as always, on what is still Thanksgiving Day here.
But tell me, somebody, how did it ever get to be 11:30? Can't have been an hour ago that we finished Thanksgiving Dinner. (Dinner is an evening meal, here. Yeah, that can seem a bit strange to an ex-Southerner, to whom the evening meal was always supper.) The king crab was good as always. French fries and canned corn an OK accompaniment, but set off nicely by a glass of Korbel Extra Dry champagne. (Which can't legally be called champagne because it's not from Frnace.) The store-bought stollen for dessert. All very satisfying.
Had a nap earler, so I'm not particularly tired. Suppose I'll read a bit more before going to bed.
Nope, I won't be shopping on Black Friday. Even if they gave stuff away free it wouldn't be a big enough inducement to get me out into the snarl of snarling humanity.
I'm totally with you on that, Susan! I have never gone out on Black Friday or Boxing Day. If I wanted to shop or return an item I sure wouldn't do it the same time everyone else was...and that was back when people were less aware of flu pandemic concerns and I wasn't so oldish.
Just got home from seeing the doctor. Met the young new doctor (bound to have local crushies) and he's still new enough at this that he cringes and apologises when he has to do a throat culture, and he does the throat culture himself instead of fobbing it off on the nurses. He read my notes about the genesis and progression of my sore throat, then looked at my throat and said, "Yeah, that sure looks like strep throat!" He said it seemed like a classic case by my description too, and it's going around. But the rapid strep test was negative. He wasn't convinced and is sending out for a 48 hour test. So here I am at home still feeling miserable. But I called the Library Director and she's going to find someone to work for me tomorrow, so that's a relief. Now to rest up and get well!
BTW, I learned something new today. I have had laryngitis since yesterday morning. The doc told me that strep throat never causes laryngitis. He strongly suspected I had both strep and a virus. So we'll see what the long strep test shows. He's having me double up on my anti-inflammatory medicine for a few days to try to being down the swelling in my throat.
ALAN!! Next time you're interested in taste testing a good vintage, try 5 year old Madeira wine. It's an excellent, hefty dessert wine, and wonderfully sweet and currant-y. We had some at Thanksgiving and it has eclipsed my old favourite White Zinfandel. Madeira has quite a history, so be sure to read about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_wine
Well, I did stop in Harrisonburg and went grocery shopping. They really did have some very good deals, lol! But the parking lot and the store weren't very crowded. . . .
Lovely weather for the whole of the trip, but very frosty when I got back here at seven -- 27ยบ!
I've always thought of Madeira as a dessert wine, too sweet to have with the main course.
I used to be very fond of White Zinfandel decades ago, when it was a dry white wine. The early blush varieties were very good also. But over the years it became pinker and sweeter. Today it is quite simply a rose. And while I'll drink rose, it's not my first choice.
Youngest*Child tells me that he and his intended were present (with her family) when her dear grandmother died yesterday. He was deeply moved by the fragility of life and the surreal and cosmic nature of presence at death. He's a lot older tonight, I'd say. And I am so proud of him for being awake to it.
Howard is first, as always, on what is still Thanksgiving Day here.
ReplyDeleteBut tell me, somebody, how did it ever get to be 11:30? Can't have been an hour ago that we finished Thanksgiving Dinner. (Dinner is an evening meal, here. Yeah, that can seem a bit strange to an ex-Southerner, to whom the evening meal was always supper.) The king crab was good as always. French fries and canned corn an OK accompaniment, but set off nicely by a glass of Korbel Extra Dry champagne. (Which can't legally be called champagne because it's not from Frnace.) The store-bought stollen for dessert. All very satisfying.
Had a nap earler, so I'm not particularly tired. Suppose I'll read a bit more before going to bed.
Nope, I won't be shopping on Black Friday. Even if they gave stuff away free it wouldn't be a big enough inducement to get me out into the snarl of snarling humanity.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally with you on that, Susan! I have never gone out on Black Friday or Boxing Day. If I wanted to shop or return an item I sure wouldn't do it the same time everyone else was...and that was back when people were less aware of flu pandemic concerns and I wasn't so oldish.
ReplyDeleteJust got home from seeing the doctor. Met the young new doctor (bound to have local crushies) and he's still new enough at this that he cringes and apologises when he has to do a throat culture, and he does the throat culture himself instead of fobbing it off on the nurses. He read my notes about the genesis and progression of my sore throat, then looked at my throat and said, "Yeah, that sure looks like strep throat!" He said it seemed like a classic case by my description too, and it's going around. But the rapid strep test was negative. He wasn't convinced and is sending out for a 48 hour test. So here I am at home still feeling miserable. But I called the Library Director and she's going to find someone to work for me tomorrow, so that's a relief. Now to rest up and get well!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I learned something new today. I have had laryngitis since yesterday morning. The doc told me that strep throat never causes laryngitis. He strongly suspected I had both strep and a virus. So we'll see what the long strep test shows. He's having me double up on my anti-inflammatory medicine for a few days to try to being down the swelling in my throat.
Send me good vibes, please!
By all means rest up and get well. And please accept good vibes.
ReplyDeleteBy all means rest up and get well. And please accept good vibes.
ReplyDeleteGratefully accepted, Bill. Thank-you! ♥
ReplyDeleteALAN!! Next time you're interested in taste testing a good vintage, try 5 year old Madeira wine. It's an excellent, hefty dessert wine, and wonderfully sweet and currant-y. We had some at Thanksgiving and it has eclipsed my old favourite White Zinfandel. Madeira has quite a history, so be sure to read about it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira_wine
ReplyDeleteGood vibes sent. *hug*
ReplyDeleteMadeira M'Dear
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nyanko.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fas/hat_mader.html
In the immortal words of Count Dracula: "I have dined and I do not sup."
ReplyDeleteThe quick step test is quick--but it can fail to identify some cases.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, very famous--not sure I have ever had any, though. There is a local maker.
ReplyDeleteNow off to the bookstore with Naomi.
Well, I did stop in Harrisonburg and went grocery shopping. They really did have some very good deals, lol! But the parking lot and the store weren't very crowded. . . .
ReplyDeleteLovely weather for the whole of the trip, but very frosty when I got back here at seven -- 27ยบ!
Hope ya'll had lovelies!
I've always thought of Madeira as a dessert wine, too sweet to have with the main course.
ReplyDeleteI used to be very fond of White Zinfandel decades ago, when it was a dry white wine. The early blush varieties were very good also. But over the years it became pinker and sweeter. Today it is quite simply a rose. And while I'll drink rose, it's not my first choice.
Youngest*Child tells me that he and his intended were present (with her family) when her dear grandmother died yesterday. He was deeply moved by the fragility of life and the surreal and cosmic nature of presence at death. He's a lot older tonight, I'd say. And I am so proud of him for being awake to it.
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