@LSlycord Calories don't count on holidays and the calories escape if a cookie is broken. Two very good rules of thumb. haha!! I love mashed potatoes but never tried boiling them in milk. Very interesting! My "secret" is to use Yukon golds, I never miss when I use them. Russets sometime end up sticky, although I never know why.
Sorry that you had one of those days that dissolved on you, that is such a good way to describe it. I have that kind of day a lot.
How was yesterday, a little better?
@BrightEyes Oh wow! Those winds sound terrible, 74 mph gusts. Yikes. I am glad that the furniture stayed in place and that the power stayed on.
Cait was able to work from home for part of the day and took half of a sick day. She was really happy she could do that. She is feeling better and is on her way to work. And is looking fwd to being there.
@vickyday Whew, that is good that your sleep schedule didn't get all out of whack. Did you end up with a PJ day?
@taxed4ever I hope it is less windy and much warmer for you today. That's so cool about the new windows with the blinds inside. I cleaned a house that had them and they look amazing. Did you get an estimated date for the install?
I bet that if I showed up for a hike before anyone else gets there, I wouldn't have to pay, maybe. Or I could conveniently "bump into them after they start. Scott was saying that they charge a fee so they have it more locked in so people actually show up. When they didn't charge a fee, they would have no idea if anyone who signed up would show up.
Ohhhhh that beach is beautiful! Americans were restricted from going to Cuba for a long time but the Obama Admin lifted many of them. The last Admin put some of them back and I don't know if this Admin has changed that. I think I would love to be there (or at any beach really LOL) right now.
I am sending warm thoughts to you and your Gary and to Heather and the boys! Be safe out there.
@tanteva I'm so sorry to hear about the job

Are there any loopholes that you can work around? Can they fire you and then rehire you in a different position, but then put you back to what you were doing?
Finances seem to stink everywhere. ha! I am the same as you when I go grocery shopping in person. I mutter and mumble about the %#@* prices. It's much safer for everyone for me to do online shopping. Cheaper for me even with the $5 fee. I would get so aggravated that halfway through, I would give up on trying to stick to my budget and throw things into the cart in frustration. (Then have a heart attack at the checkout.) Online shopping is much more controlled. heh
I really hope that something pops up for you. Have you ever tried to sell your knitting online, like on Etsy? Your pieces are always gorgeous.
They are one and the same.
@Nonni F How much snow did you end up with? The ice mixed in is the worst.
I am so very lucky to have a close family in all directions. But when my parents are like this, it is miserable for everyone to be around them. Pisses me off too, they have so few years left, and they are going to spend it angry at each other, and with me aggravated at them.

I spent some time searching for info on the doctor's office and practice and there was nothing-- Just strange listings on Healthgrades and sites like that. Weird.
@Cherylndesigns
Ain't it the *truth*?????
How was your Girls' Night? Hope you had a blast!