Sunday, July 12, 2015

Life: It Goes On - July 12

If it didn't feel like summer before this weekend, it does now! With temps in the upper 90's and humidity driving the "feels like" temp even higher, being outside during the day pretty much means you're going to melt.

 We've had a busy, fun-filled week. Wednesday we went with friends to see the Avett Brothers at an outdoors venue. They are tremendous musicians and put on such a great show. When we got home, BG's brother and his wife were at the house; they spent the night on their way through town so we went into work late on Thursday to spend time with them.  Thursday evening was my company's annual picnic/baseball game at the local Triple A team's stadium. Miss H and Mini-him were able to join us. Another beautiful night to be outside.

Last night was date night - a trip to a local bbq food truck which we were allowed to eat in a bar across the street for the price of a couple of drinks. They were having a pin-up contest later in the evening and the place was filled with young ladies dolled up a modern-day versions of 1940's beauties. Capped off the evening with a visit to Mini-me's coffee shop. Fun evening!

This Week I'm:

 Listening To: I started Heidi Durrow's The Girl Who Fell From The Sky on Thursday after a trip to the library book sale. For music? The Avett Brothers, of course.

Watching: Some food shows ("Pioneer Woman," "Farmhouse Rules") and a new-to-me home show called "Stone House Revival."

Reading: I finally finished Matthew Quick's We Are Not Ourselves (review this week) and started Victoria Hilsop's The Sunrise which looks like the perfect beachy read on the cover but which promises to have some politics woven in.

 Making: Shrimp and pasta, chicken tacos, caprese salad, mushroom risotto and bar-b-que'd chicken.

Brucemore
Planning: For another busy week - a birthday get-together for my mom's 96-year-old cousin, an evening with BG's siblings, and a trip to visit my aunt and uncle.

 Grateful: To Mini-me and his wonderful girlfriend for spending another of their summer days helping my parents around the yard last week. I'm not sure who enjoys the time together more, my folks or the young people!

 Enjoying: New experiences.

Feeling: Recharged after a mostly relaxing weekend. Hoping to get some reading time in yet today.

Looking forward to: Our trip east this weekend to see my aunt and uncle. The four of us will be attending a performance of Sinclair Lewis' "Our Town" on the grounds of the Brucemore mansion, picnic dinner and all.
Posted by Lisa at 12:50 PM
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10 comments:

  1. MichelleJuly 12, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    I hear you on the weather. Ours took a turn towards summer this week as well. I don't mind. It still isn't as hot as summers past, so I'm not quite at the point of complaining yet. Your week sounds wonderful, and those recipes you made sound even better.

    Enjoy your trip this weekend!

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    1. LisaAugust 8, 2015 at 11:41 AM

      I'm finally getting back in the cooking groove, having fun in the kitchen. Really didn't care for a while!

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  2. The Relentless ReaderJuly 13, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    The heat has arrived here as well. It's not too too bad but the humidity is putting a bit of a damper on things ;) Mmm caprese salad is perfect for a hot day, isn't it? I'm working on a lot of crockpot and no oven type of meals this week as well.

    I'm glad you had a relaxing weekend, hope you have a great week!

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    1. LisaAugust 8, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      I try to avoid the oven in the summer at all costs! If I have to turn in on and then work in the kitchen, I have to drag a fan in to keep it tolerable or turn the a/c way down (which is, strangely, frowned upon!).

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  3. Linda PJuly 13, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Another fun-filled week indeed especially when it's warm enough to enjoy outdoor evening events. A date night sounds interesting. I like the look of that mansion. I hope you have a good time during your weekend trip.

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    1. LisaAugust 8, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      I don't know that they really qualify as "date" nights any more now that we're not heading out for an evening away from the kids, not having any at home any more. Still, when you call it that, it seems like you remember that you should be having fun!

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  4. TiJuly 13, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    That production of Our Town sounds amazing. And of course, you cooked all sorts of yummy stuff again. I ended up making chicken salads for dinner. I wanted to keep it light but then we munched on chips and dip beforehand which always does me in.

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    1. LisaAugust 8, 2015 at 11:45 AM

      Chips and dip are one of my favorite food groups!

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  5. SueyJuly 13, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Caprese salad is something we just learned about in Italy and I will be learning how to make it for sure!

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