“I’m not sure I could trust a man who would bypass an Oreo in favor of vanilla wafers. It’s a fundamental character flaw, possibly a sign of true evil.”
The morning started with a saga. Yesterday a line of ants was moving from the small space beside the butcher block to the door. I vacuumed them up then took the vacuum outside, emptied it and let the ants go over the deck rail. They were in clumps of Henry hair so they floated to the ground. This morning the ants were back. I vacuumed them then decided to find why they were there. (I know this is long, but I swear there is an ending). I took everything out from the space between the butcher block and a small shelf. I took out a tray, a huge round tray I use on the deck for food, a pizza stone and a cover for the electric burner I need when I use my clay tagine. Underneath them the floor was disgusting. It hasn’t been cleaned in millennia because the space is small, and I never looked. I think archeologists would find it fascinating. But here’s the kicker: I found three dog door flaps. I have just a bought a new flap which brings the total to 4. Two are just like the new one, frosted, while the other is a clear door. I may have to put the clear one on the door as Henry is afraid of the new frosted flap and won’t come inside. I then cleaned everything and disappointed the archeologists. The floor is shining.
Today is hot again and sunny. Thundershowers are a maybe for tonight. We missed last night’s rain, and we do need the rain. On my dance card for today is another uke concert and a play tonight at the Cape Playhouse.
In Bolga, Ghana, this is the rainy season. The days are in the 90’s, but the nights cool down to the 70’s. Millet and corn are growing high. The family compounds are hidden by the tall stalks. The paths among the fields get narrow. The red laterite roads are bounded by fields of tall millet so all you can see is ahead or behind. It rains every day. The market is filled with fresh produce. In my day tomatoes and onions were sold all year, but in the rainy season you could find garden eggs, Guinea corn, maize, okra and hot red peppers. I became an okra fan.
Yesterday my Oreos arrived, not just any Oreos but Star Wars Oreos. Embossed on one side of the cookie you can see a Star Wars character. I recognized Yoda, C-3PO, Princess Leia and I think Chewie. The insides of my cookies were blue for the light side. You can also find red cream which is for the dark side. The middle of the creams have “kyber” sugar crystals inspired by the crystals found in a Lightsaber. They were my supper.
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June 22, 2024 at 12:13 am
Hi Kat,
You know how much I love Oreo cookies. Having Star War versions sounds too good to be true. Today was a partly cloudy day with a high of only 92°. Oit average first triple digit day is July first.
My buddy has invited me to accompany him to the Rangers vs. The Kansas City Royals game. You don’t realize how enjoyable it is to watch baseball played indoors in 74° comfort.
June 22, 2024 at 2:18 am
Hi Bob,
The Star Wars Oreos are dangerous. I should never have opened my second bag today. I again was on the side of Light, but I did wish I had gotten the red filling for the dark side so I could see the different characters embossed on the cookies.
We reached the 80’s today, but tonight is cooler. We also had thunder and a bit of rain a bit earlier. It should start to cool down tomorrow.
I try to buy the more expensive seats if I go to Fenway. That way I’ll be under cover. The bleacher seats are in the direct sun and miserable on a really hot day. I would love to have AC but not enough to change Fenway.