Taxes, man. I can claim the interest paid on a home equity loan, right? Every year, till it's paid off? Cause it's kinda considered a second mortgage....? If so, I am waiting on another form to show up....

And HnR Block doesn't seem to have the 5695 form I need to claim an energy credit for the pellet stove. *sigh* #Taxes

Woke up at 4am to the strong smell of coffee. My coffee pot doesn't start until just before 5am. Once I was awake, the smell of coffee disappeared.

Odd.

Anyway, not sure what Imma do with myself today. Maybe I need a Ct Scan.....

I even put a note on the oven: "Sourdough starter in oven! Take out before pre-heat!" and I STILL left it in there. lol I cannot be helped.

Ruined the start of my sourdough starter yesterday. Forgot it was in the upper oven, when I pre-heated the lower oven for cookies. *sigh*

Someday, I will get this right. Someday. lol #baking

One kid off to school. One home sick. Ran my errands and have some lemon cookie dough resting in the fridge. Tacos for dinner tonight.

I have a strong desire for a good storm. Wind, snow, thunder...whatever, I just desire inclement weather!

When in the HECK did Sketchers get so expensive!? $105 for a pair, cause of some "collab"? $90 for another.

I remember when you bought Sketchers at Payless!!!

The Jnco Jeans "skater" kids liked in the 90s? I had a pair. That style is still for sale in 2024. Wanna know how much?? $280!!! I don't remember how much mine were, but I can GAURN-FUCKIN-TEE it wasn't $280. Maybe $60. Jeezzzuuuusssssss.....smh #rant

Meatloaf sammich on homemade bread! Tasty! Family liked the bread I made, so much, 2 loaves are already gone and I'm making 2 more today! Although, I forgot to add the melted butter this time, so I dont know if they'll turn out the same. :( If not, no big deal, I can make more!

It was so warm yesterday, I slept with the window open. All night, the frogs have been singing the songs of their people! A chorus of croaking lulled me to sleep.

I want ONE more good snow, then I am ready for Spring! I want to get into my garden, so badly! #pnw #wawx

It hit 64.6°f today. That's just not right! It's January! Middle of winter! #PNW #Wawx

Alright. People. If road conditions and weather are fine and clear, and you STILL feel the need to drive 10mph UNDER the speed limit, to feel comfortable on the road.....GET OFF THE ROAD! If you're not comfortable driving the posted speed limits, you shouldn't be driving!!! Argh!

Today, I will make fresh pasta for dinner, get my own sourdough starter goin', and maybe bake a loaf of sammich bread. :D

Been trying to keep to my lil bubble. Avoiding social media, or any media, really. Other than binge watching crime documentaries. lol

Making cookies and bread and pie. Planning my garden for the year. Cleaning and organizing my home. Just being content and happy in my bubble.
You don't have to stay informed 24/7 about the world. It's okay to keep to your happy bubble. :D

I just put an apple pie into the oven! The crust looked REALLY nice going in, I hope it looks as nice when it comes out! lol #Baking #Dessert

I ordered some stuff from Temu. Cabinet organizers and whatnot. It is the SAME STUFF I was looking at, on Amazon, but like $10-$20 cheaper per item.

They are being delivered by DHL. *sigh* I am never getting my packages.......lol

Finished book #2 for the year today. Need to peruse the Kindle Unlimited library, and my actual library, to find #3! #Books #BookWorm

I have so many packages arriving in the next week, and hubbs just got rid of the pile of boxes in the garage...Imma hafta burn these new one myself, so I can hide the evidence....🤪

I got excited when I saw that the show "Belgravia" got a spin off type show, and is continuing. Sat down, all cozy to watch it....Need a subscription to something called MGM+. DAFUQ.

I was all for these streaming services...Netflix, Hulu...but this has gotten outta control now. Just about every network, every entertainment producing entity, has a streaming service that they use as a pay wall for their shows! Fuckers..... #rant

Left right after that, and PROMPTLY sanitized my hands! There was a lot about that "convo" that just wasn't right......

Went to the Library today, to get my son a library card....As we are standing there, chatting with the Librarian, a woman with a small child next to us says, loudly: "Stop licking that!" (the counter)
Kid: "I wasn't licking it!" (he was)
Woman: "Okay, cause if you do you'll get sick and then I'll laugh at you."

I stopped my conversation, made eye contact with the Librarian, stiffy turned to my right, side-eyed the kid, then made side-eye contact with the mother.

Well, I deep cleaned the kitchen. Counters, dishes, floors, ovens, sink. All scrubbed clean!

Really need to empty cabinets and wipe those out, but it will have to wait for another day. #Housework #Cleaning