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My laptop has issues. Most of the time they don't bother me, in fact they motivate me to put it down, walk away and find something else to do. That's what often happens, for instance, when it overheats and shuts down precipitously. I just take it as a sign that I need to light a match under my ass, get off the sofa, and read, you know, something on paper, or go outside and weed or pick up lawn refuse, get some fresh air and exercise. Cut up veggies for tonight's dinner or suchlike.
Except that today, it did that while I had Photoshop open, in the process of adding some new pics from my camera, and now the darn program starts to open, gives me an error message, then closes. I can see the pictures I downloaded through Windows Explorer, I just can't do anything with them. Poop. I'm guessing I'll have to reinstall Photoshop, and rebuild all the galleries I had. Poopity poop poop poop.
On the bright side, there's plenty of work to do outside. It's a lovely sunny day, far warmer than they said it would likely be, and I have lots of good stuff to read once I'm ready. I'm going to give my fingernails one more coat of polish (not for vanity's sake - they're less likely to break if I do) and go outside to play. The garbage guys finally picked up the six bukkits of lawn stuff from last week, so I have that many more places to accumulate the crap I pick up.
Also, I had a lovely conversation with Emily this morning. She got her first paycheck today, w00t! w00t! She's developing a bit more empathy for me, now that she knows what it's like to work for hours on your feet. I've asked for the day off when she is due to have her wisdom teeth taken out, so I'll be available to drive her and care for her.
I've been spraying the plants I have which the deer like to eat, with the Liquid Fence I keep on hand for that purpose. Smells like rotten eggs, but it dries and is unnoticeable, and it really works. I probably should have started spraying sooner, because now I notice growth quickly, and that's clued me in that those plants were most likely growing all along, but were getting eaten so swiftly, I couldn't tell.
I'm a foodie, and a bit of a snob about my ingredients. For a while now, I've been cooking only whole chickens, lately from a farm in Ovid NY. Best-tasting chicken I've ever had. But I'm a bit tired lately, what with everything I'm trying to do, and I caved and bought a big-ass package of boneless skinless chicken breasts yesterday. I need to not guilt-trip myself about such purchases more often. An occasional package of such convenience items will not automatically lead to dinners of powdered mac-and-cheese, Lunchables, and frozen corn dogs. I work hard enough, dammit, and will undoubtedly do something creative and yes, healthy with those chicken breasts. I also - Ee gads - bought two packs of hot dogs yesterday, and canned baked beans. I can't remember when we last ate hot dogs. Anyhoo, we like Zwiegles, made in Rochester, and those two packs of six each (beef and pork) ran me nine bucks. I almost had a heart attack over the price, but like I say, I don't do that often and we'll enjoy the leftovers.
In another week or so, we should be able to afford the last few items I need to build the enclosure for my veggies out back. When Ray and I were discussing it this morning, I realized I hadn't been on the same page with him about our finances, but I am now. There really isn't that much rush. I can keep things growing in the basement and in the greenhouse, and even on the metal shelf units I have out back, until the enclosure is ready. It's all good, and I appreciate so much how Ray keeps everything going around here. I made sure I mentioned that he took an additional five hundred dollar bill for repairs on my truck this month with good grace. Meanwhile, we'll eat in the greenhouse tonight, I bet. It's that kind of day, and it feels pretty luxurious.
Except that today, it did that while I had Photoshop open, in the process of adding some new pics from my camera, and now the darn program starts to open, gives me an error message, then closes. I can see the pictures I downloaded through Windows Explorer, I just can't do anything with them. Poop. I'm guessing I'll have to reinstall Photoshop, and rebuild all the galleries I had. Poopity poop poop poop.
On the bright side, there's plenty of work to do outside. It's a lovely sunny day, far warmer than they said it would likely be, and I have lots of good stuff to read once I'm ready. I'm going to give my fingernails one more coat of polish (not for vanity's sake - they're less likely to break if I do) and go outside to play. The garbage guys finally picked up the six bukkits of lawn stuff from last week, so I have that many more places to accumulate the crap I pick up.
Also, I had a lovely conversation with Emily this morning. She got her first paycheck today, w00t! w00t! She's developing a bit more empathy for me, now that she knows what it's like to work for hours on your feet. I've asked for the day off when she is due to have her wisdom teeth taken out, so I'll be available to drive her and care for her.
I've been spraying the plants I have which the deer like to eat, with the Liquid Fence I keep on hand for that purpose. Smells like rotten eggs, but it dries and is unnoticeable, and it really works. I probably should have started spraying sooner, because now I notice growth quickly, and that's clued me in that those plants were most likely growing all along, but were getting eaten so swiftly, I couldn't tell.
I'm a foodie, and a bit of a snob about my ingredients. For a while now, I've been cooking only whole chickens, lately from a farm in Ovid NY. Best-tasting chicken I've ever had. But I'm a bit tired lately, what with everything I'm trying to do, and I caved and bought a big-ass package of boneless skinless chicken breasts yesterday. I need to not guilt-trip myself about such purchases more often. An occasional package of such convenience items will not automatically lead to dinners of powdered mac-and-cheese, Lunchables, and frozen corn dogs. I work hard enough, dammit, and will undoubtedly do something creative and yes, healthy with those chicken breasts. I also - Ee gads - bought two packs of hot dogs yesterday, and canned baked beans. I can't remember when we last ate hot dogs. Anyhoo, we like Zwiegles, made in Rochester, and those two packs of six each (beef and pork) ran me nine bucks. I almost had a heart attack over the price, but like I say, I don't do that often and we'll enjoy the leftovers.
In another week or so, we should be able to afford the last few items I need to build the enclosure for my veggies out back. When Ray and I were discussing it this morning, I realized I hadn't been on the same page with him about our finances, but I am now. There really isn't that much rush. I can keep things growing in the basement and in the greenhouse, and even on the metal shelf units I have out back, until the enclosure is ready. It's all good, and I appreciate so much how Ray keeps everything going around here. I made sure I mentioned that he took an additional five hundred dollar bill for repairs on my truck this month with good grace. Meanwhile, we'll eat in the greenhouse tonight, I bet. It's that kind of day, and it feels pretty luxurious.