Migration season
During the days I've been away, I've learned (or rediscovered):
-- That the city is likely to appeal our windows victory to the Circuit Court. The city attorney resolutely avoided returning my calls about the windows decision, but a little bird in City Hall reminded me that the the city -- indeed, any "aggrieved" party, which would include a lot of termite-huggers -- has 30 days to ponder dragging me into court. Which means I'll have to hire a lawyer, start the meter running and re-stock my Maalox supply. This has not improved my mood.
-- The drive from Key West to Tennessee is not improved by the (eternal) road projects in South Georgia. Still, we piled into the car on Saturday morning, and arrived without incident on Sunday afternoon. Tiring.
-- I have not forgotten how to make tiramisu, but I had forgotten just how inaccurate "serves 12" can be, given the audience.
-- My mom is in great shape, for 87, though I now know far more than I care to about her card-playing friends.
-- Driving 15 miles to the grocery is a whole lot less fun than walking 3 blocks, and whizzing by fields is a lot less fun than walking by plumerias.
-- Computers (at least Windows-based computers) that have been turned off for 16 months require about two full days to download software updates.
-- Birds that fly north for a season still have their compasses resolutely pointed south.
3 comments:
dear darling, so good to hear the sweet notes of your tennessee twang. even if i'm sorry as heck about the damn maalox, and the work projects, and the long drive to the market. i am delighted to know the tennessee tiramisu is a go. even if it goes too swiftly. mostly i am just glad to hear of you. and from you. i was worrying. which i am wont to do. wish i could see those pink-and-greens flip flop their way through my door. i send love, and a promise to stick tight through whatever the next chapter brings.....love a northern bird....
As one of the four who ate the tiramisu intended to feed 12, should I be insulted or complimented? Ben
Neither, dear Ben (remembering that I also was one of the four). The author of the recipe, from the Tribune Cookbook, should be chastised for underestimating demand when it's that good.
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