Stick to Basics

The week is chucking along. My volunteer position is in a work phase -- usually the case before a court date. Decorating is SLOW, but moving forward. Getting ready to have the grand baby for 3 days so trying to cook ahead (for me), etc.

I pulled a batch of carrots from the garden. We are in full freeze now and I didn't think they'd do well overwintering. I have 2 small batches that are little bits and I'm leaving them, but they might not be ready before I start the spring garden prep (adding soil, etc).

I got fancy yesterday and decided to try a side dish (SmittenKitchen) for Christmas dinner. French onion lentil bake. It's horrible and it was so much work. Too greasy, mushy, odd -- not worth trying to modify or see if I can do better with it. Lots of wasted time and ingredients down the drain. I had another recipe to make today, but I'm bagging it. Sticking to the tried and true basics.

There's a free library class tonight (the 2nd FS thing on the calendar this week). Making journals. I'm on the fence because so many people are sick right now. Sitting for 2 hours next to people might not be wise. But, I'm really interesting in this class. Oh, what to do?!?! It's going to be a last minute decision, but I'm leaning toward not going. 

BTW, the hike on Tuesday was really fun. It was not too cold at all. Put on a quarter zip and gloves and I was sweating by the end. The "founder" of the group sent out parameters for the group again -- one person opted out. She added a couple more people. I appreciate that she's setting boundaries that really amount to simple manners. She also happens to be following Priya Parker's parameters. 

I need to do some volunteer work first thing this morning -- overnight changes. Time to get moving. Hope you have a good day. Later gators.