tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post1531119469102707188..comments2024-03-29T00:10:51.155-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: This Week In My Home: Ughterricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-80381277376169337282017-02-28T17:07:35.994-05:002017-02-28T17:07:35.994-05:00My upcoming week isn't exactly "ugh"...My upcoming week isn't exactly "ugh", but it definitely has potential for the simple reason that there is too much going on! Why is it that there are months that I can go with NOTHING and then it seems like I'm doing something every...single...day?! I'm a homebody and I absolutely need my home time to feel good. I'm definitely not the kind that overcommits. I've done that and I'm too old and too cranky to jump on that crazy train again. However, it seems like I have the shortness of February cramming commitments into one week instead of two! Add in Ash Wednesday and a once a year thing I do into the same week and it's chaos! 10 places to be in one week.....oy vey. <br /><br />I told myself just to do what I can and relax. To pretend I'm not OCD about things, just for a week. And that most of my activities are things I enjoy. I most certainly enjoyed my luncheon today as I didn't have to make it, clean up afterwards, & enjoyed a delicious piece of homemade lemon meringue pie for dessert!!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-80257106513125747432017-02-27T18:11:08.166-05:002017-02-27T18:11:08.166-05:00P.S. Lana, NO carpet involved. So glad we told th...P.S. Lana, NO carpet involved. So glad we told the guys we'd just as soon keep the tile floor in our closet, lol.terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-63460370324673177032017-02-27T17:21:46.749-05:002017-02-27T17:21:46.749-05:00Tracey, I just made a double batch of Chicken Verd...Tracey, I just made a double batch of Chicken Verde Enchiladas, one for now, one for later. I like to have a few meals tucked away in the freezer, too!<br /><br />Delorise, I too live near Middle Georgia area and there ARE peach trees blooming here. We passed an orchard just inside Macon county line this afternoon. I noted Confederate Jasmine and pine trees were ready to burst these past two weeks in South Georgia, but suddenly we seem to be coming up right along the South Georgia folks for pollen counts. Ugh, lol. All AC and no line drying of clothes until the yellow season is done.<br /><br />Deanna, we are true kindred souls. I want my coffee HOT enough that when I put in my milk or cream it's still a tad too hot to sip. I have a microwave just so that I can pop my coffee cup in and heat up my coffee after I've just poured it. Not necessary with boiling water in my tea.<br /><br />Dawn, Now you mention the aroma of a full jar of perfume, I think I'm in total agreement with your student! That's just what I had in my closet but mine was just about 1 ounce. And I've often wondered about the oily hair since anointing is mentioned so often as starting at the head. Kids minds do make you stop and think!<br /><br />Lana, We just replaced a battery in our car last month.<br /><br />Anonymous, I find most of my vintage magazines on eBay. I used to pay about $2 an issue(!) but now it's more often $10 which is still not much considering I read them for years upon and a few new ones go for $12-$18 at the store these days. Now and then I stumble upon a seller who apparently just wants to get rid of them or is selling estate sale items and doesn't really care about value. I collect mostly 1930-1958 issues. I find after that 1958 date the 'modern' edge is creeping in.terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-68885427891585554172017-02-27T15:15:34.195-05:002017-02-27T15:15:34.195-05:00Hope you've used up all of your ugh moments!
...Hope you've used up all of your ugh moments! <br />After reading and being inspired by your earlier posts this morning, I went to work decluttering and deep cleaning the kitchen counters. I then whipped up a double batch of marinara to have for dinner (I like to make enough extra for Mike to take for lunch and also to have a batch to add to our freezer meals). I then made the salads and garlic bread to serve as sides and now I am relaxing with a nice cup of peppermint tea for half an hour. After that I'll pull out the vacuum and give some attention to our downstairs floors! Thank you for the always inspiring blog!<br />Warmly, <br />Tracey<br />XoXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-58965008011003387112017-02-27T13:43:47.509-05:002017-02-27T13:43:47.509-05:00I am exactly the same way about wanting my food se...I am exactly the same way about wanting my food served hot! We went out to dinner Saturday night with our daughter and son-in-law. I ordered the special and was so impressed. It was crab-stuffed tilapia over risotto with asparagus. The fish was well-seasoned and cooked to the point where the edges were just the slightest bit crispy (the way I like it). The risotto was perfectly cooked, too. And the best part? The dish was brought to me steaming hot. My family teases me sometimes about this temperature preference. I also like my tea and coffee very hot - are you the same way? Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113928043039917799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-53356775515236466002017-02-27T00:09:42.084-05:002017-02-27T00:09:42.084-05:00We were in South Ga. over the weekend and saw azal...We were in South Ga. over the weekend and saw azaleas blooming and green grass popping up. We also saw the first pollen on vehicles--here comes allergy weather. There is a large peach orchard next door to us but haven't seen blooms yet (we are Mid Ga area). I don't think the peach crop is going to be as good as last year and I understand last years crop was off by 25%. So my hubby isn't the only man that doesn't plan ahead-- just roll with the flow- a lot less stressful and not worth the arguments. Unfortunately it took me years to realize that. Hoping for some rain this week-- we aren't dry here- just afraid after the wet winter that it is going to stop raining and turn dry. Could not believe Publix had strawberries for $2.00 BOGO-- what a great deal. Hope to pick some up and freeze for smoothies. Love those smoothies. Hope you have a great week. Enjoy this wonderful weather.Delorisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-6474932394186625532017-02-26T21:34:31.590-05:002017-02-26T21:34:31.590-05:00Ugh! I hope the perfume did not spill on new carp...Ugh! I hope the perfume did not spill on new carpet! <br /><br />We had an ugh morning. We got up and dressed and I actually had thought through an outfit that looked great and felt great about wearing to church. And it included black jeans that have been too small but fit me now. We went to our favorite Greek restaurant for breakfast and came out to a dead battery. It has been giving us trouble off and on for a few weeks but there always seemed to be a reason. A nice man on the parking lot jumped us and we went right up the road to the auto parts store and had to get a new battery. So much for church as it is too late by then. No problem we can run home and catch the sermon live streaming on TV. Get home and the live streaming is down. BOO! This is the second battery in two weeks as we just replaced the one in Hubby's car. Batteries are much more than last time we bought them. It was $250 for the two of them.<br /><br />But, my menus are planned for the week, I have been grocery shopping, I baked bread today and washed all the salad greens. My lists are made for chores and appointments and such for the week so I am ready to go in the morning. This is new budget month week so all the categories get reloaded on Tuesday which is good since we have been dollared to death in February and all the accounts are pretty much depleted. I will make muffins in the morning with too ripe bananas and bake cookies from a tub of dough that was in the freezer. We are good to go.<br /><br />We can do it!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-23331344011099415242017-02-26T20:12:13.099-05:002017-02-26T20:12:13.099-05:00Sorry to hear about the perfume. It is interestin...Sorry to hear about the perfume. It is interesting since my children/youth Bible class tonight was studying Jesus' anointing by Mary. When I explained that Mary use the entire jar, one girl said she would not have wanted to be sitting too close to Jesus as it would have been very strong. Another boy was concerned about Jesus' hair. I never know what their comments will be. Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06857505237519700418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-29521076518895965052017-02-26T18:28:37.667-05:002017-02-26T18:28:37.667-05:00Sounds like a great week ahead. I always love put...Sounds like a great week ahead. I always love putzing around my home when I get the chance. I do love the flowers in the pots.<br />BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-64676641199891151662017-02-26T18:07:59.380-05:002017-02-26T18:07:59.380-05:00I enjoy your posts and wondered where you find the...I enjoy your posts and wondered where you find the vintage magazines?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com