Not especially. However, there are certain foods that we cook outside because they’re greasy, and I don’t want to bother with the cleanup. Sausage patties are one that I ask DH to cook on his outdoor flattop.

It’s in the 80s in NC this week (ugh). I won’t let my kids carve the pumpkins until tomorrow because I know they’ll mold so fast!

That’s fabulous! I love it.

*snort* I was 8 when Fast Car was released, and I always thought it was sung by a man. 😂 At least until I was an adult. (We didn’t have MTV until I was an older teen and I never knew what singers looked like.)

My teens went with two friends today at 12:30. Idk what the vibe will be because the crowds going into the theater fell into two categories: elderly ladies and a birthday party full of 6 years olds. Very few in the teen/ya category.

I’m partial to a chukka/driving loafer in the fall. I also just ordered these Docs. I don’t love tall boots cause I got chunky calves, but I do love a slightly-above-ankle shoe. Keeps my ankles warm and doesn’t look awkward with socks.

I’d love to know how you like it. I’ve thought about ordering one for my oldest, who has the *hardest* time waking up/regulating sleep. Idk if it would be useful for her.

Like…a plant, right? “Goatheads” is a name unfamiliar to me, but google says it’s maybe a prickly-type weed??

I actually didn’t like the jam. It had an odd taste to me. I liked the Mambo. Sweet and spicy. I dipped my fries in it.

I used to wear hoodies a lot, but I get overheated easy. I will wear zip-up hoodie jackets (over T-shirts) for casual outings.

We did Atlanta for *my* senior class trip (in ‘98). We did a Braves game, the underground, Coke factory, Stone Mt, Centennial Park (which was still pretty new then, lol), MLK house/museum?, Cyclorama/civil war museum, and 6 Flags. 🙂

I think the Mary Jane clogs sound ADORABLE, and I’ve actually got my eye on a few like that. Classic fall style. And I’m biting my tongue, but I’ll just say that he needn’t like them because he’s not the one wearing them.

I abandon my family after dinner chores are finished (dishes washed, etc) and I retire to my room for a couple of hours of solitude. Sometimes I watch a movie, but mostly I read. I also do a lot of reading while I wait in the car. (waiting on not-yet-driving teens who are hanging out with friends or are at activities.)

We use Dove sensitive skin body wash.

Most of the “is this available?” I get ends up being scams/phishing.

I just read this. I watched the BBC version of Emma the past couple of days (again), and he was great in that.

I’ve read all sorts of insane door dash/Uber eats/grub hub “horror stories” on Reddit. I’m amazed that these are still in business. They seem rife with scams and dishonesty.

So, this may not be relevant, but my mother recently had to deal with her father’s declining health and end of life. One thing that came up was that the local, rural nursing home could only accept him if he was at a certain level of independence, mobility-wise. Once he declined, they could continue care but would not have accepted him, were he a new patient. It may be better to look into facilities before you think you need it. Once she reaches a certain point, she may be refused (ie you may be forced to find more skilled care which is likely more expensive).* *I don’t know how much dementia affects the above.

Those sound good! — adding it to my “to try” list. 🙂

Have you tried the TikTok Feta Pasta that was trending a year or two ago? It’s so easy and surprisingly good. My kids like it when I blend the final result (to make it smoother) but I like it as is. Great recipe if you have a surplus of garden cherry tomatoes. https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a35421563/baked-feta-pasta-tiktok/

We make this regularly, except I can’t be bothered to make meatballs so I make it into 4 burger patties that we throw on the grill. We have it with couscous and tomato-cucumber salad.

This sheet pan shrimp boil is really tasty and easy.

That’s hilarious. I enjoy my coffee, and my intestinal track does depends on the regular consumption of coffee. That said, I’ve not quite reached shower-coffee levels of dependency. 😂

I’d probably hate being in a class where people were intentionally trying to make me cry. I’d much rather laugh.