April 30, 2014

Musical Beds!

Musical Beds!
When Tony was first admitted he was put in a private room – nice!  We thought it was because he had c-diff once, but sadly, it was because he was having bowel problems, and once those cleared up, so did the private room.  He texted me the night before last with his new room number.  His roommate?  An 83 year old diabetic who had signs...
April 30, 2014

Sleep Whisperer

Sleep Whisperer
I went to visit Tony before work yesterday.  I normally leave my house around 8:10 in the morning and my 16 mile commute takes me about 30-35 minutes.  There usually isn’t too much of a back up because I take the back roads to work where the two lanes are 55 mph.  Nice.  Yesterday?  It took me 35 minutes to drive 5.5 miles to the...
April 29, 2014

Tony’s Back in the Hospital

Tony’s Back in the Hospital
It was kind of an ironic day yesterday.  I had to go to the hospital to get my blood work done.  Didn’t take too long, but I do have to get an I.D. bracelet just as if I was a patient.  They always double check your name, date of birth, etc.   Since I couldn’t eat or drink anything before the blood draw, I went into...
April 28, 2014

Leftover French Fry Breakfast Skillet

Leftover French Fry Breakfast Skillet
Don’t throw out your leftover french fries!  Make this leftover french fry breakfast skillet and breakfast is ready in no time. How do you get leftover french fries crispy again? Simply use a cast iron skillet.  That way the leftover french fries start to cook and crisp up as the eggs start to set. Here’s what the crust looks like – nice and crunchy! While...
April 27, 2014

I got $20 in my pocket

I got $20 in my pocket
I made some more of my super thin, but tasty, lemon poppy seed pancakes.  After I cooked the pancakes I put in two sausage patties and put a lid on the pan and jumped in the shower quickly.  I must have had the heat on too high, because as soon as I stepped out of the shower I could smell them!  Do one side was...
April 26, 2014

Another Date Night!

Another Date Night!
It’s funny, but on weekends when there is a holiday, my grocery shopping usually is focused just on the holiday meal.  Since I had last Friday off from my day job, I decided to grocery shop for Easter that day and figured I’d go to the store again on Sunday to shop for the week.  But as I was shopping I was like “duh, Sunday...
April 25, 2014

Happy Professional Secretary, Assistant, Helper Day!

Happy Professional Secretary, Assistant, Helper Day!
Some holidays I think are just made up.  I didn’t even know it was Professional Secretary Day yesterday, until I got to work and my co-worker heard it on the radio.  I had brought my breakfast, but when I got there, my boss and brought in a shit ton of food. Icing coated croissants, sugar cookies, angel food cake, whip cream and apricot jelly.  I...
April 24, 2014

I don’t like to fly.

I don’t like to fly.
Remember last October when I was invited to an event in Chicago for the Beef Counsel of America (“Beef, It’s What’s For Dinner!”) Beef Checkoff and the National Cattleman’s Association?  We learned all about all the lean cuts of beef, went to restaurants I stayed at The Wit Hotel that has the coolest rooftop bar!  Well, I am going on another trip!  Karli (who has...
April 23, 2014

Wonderful Weekend!

Wonderful Weekend!
What a difference the weekend was since I didn’t have to work at the restaurant Saturday night.  I was happy that my schedule and Hannah’s worked out so we could get together for lunch on Saturday for lunch and thrifting.  I hadn’t seen her for over six weeks!  We ended up going to Wok n Fire – we sat and talked and ate for nearly...
April 21, 2014

A Guest Post from Tony . . .

When I was younger I never really wanted kids. I liked the idea of playing with one and handing it back to its folks. I married my son Joey’s Mom and for several years all was well. At some point she (and I maybe) decided it was time to start trying to make another life form. I was fairly happy because it increased the activity...
April 21, 2014