aKathy's What's for Dinner? 10/18

I have a pot of pinto beans boiling right now and have some chicken I need to use. Thinking of making chicken with rice and beans for dinner.

I had a really poor night’s sleep and was showered and dressed by 4:40 so I drove to the beach where Dick and I spent many evenings the first summer that we met. He called all of the seagulls there Louie but I have no idea why. I waited for the sun to begin rising then got out and listened to the waves crashing and snapped a couple of photos. Sometimes, in the cold winter months, I’d ask him to take me to the beach “just to make sure the ocean was still there”. He thought I was crazy but he knew it meant a lot to me so we’d go. I’d only get out of the car for a few minutes if it was really cold. I’ll add a photo from this morning in a minute. Oh, I stopped at a restaurant we used to go to for breakfast on my way home. I wanted a real breakfast although the easy thing would have been a sandwich from McDonald’s and I pushed myself to go in and sit alone and enjoy my breakfast. It was hard but I’m glad I went. Every time I do something difficult I tell myself how proud Dick would be. 

Big surprise...I still have no kitchen sink. As I told my sister, one of the most frustrating parts of this is that Dick would have had it replaced the first day. If he couldn’t have done it himself he would have found someone who could do it. He wasn’t one to life his life in a state of upheaval. I’m grateful for the help I’m receiving but think I may have been better off in the end had I just hired the job out. Last night dd didn’t need dinner so I ate the last of the rechauffe. Tonight is definitely Chinese take out. 

Thanks for sharing the photo and memory KelleeM

A widowed friend told me that each "first" without her husband was very difficult. Today was your first trip to the beach and your first breakfast out. But with each first accomplished, she began to get stronger and you will too. Be patient with yourself; this will take some time.

This weekend I'm taking a quick trip to the north Georgia mountains (just 2 hours away) to see a friend. I'll leave DH with a pot of chili and lots of sides. After school I need to go to the store, make that chili, get laundry done, and get packed. With all that, dinner will be YOYO. 

The Birdhouse Lady...Dick’s parents owned a store. When he was 16 he quit school to work with his Dad full time. His Dad decided that Dick should learn meat cutting so off he went driving from MA to OH alone. He learned to cut all of the traditional meat that you would expect people to eat. When he was 18 he decided he wanted a side business and opened “Dick’s Venison Shop”. During hunting season he’d have dozens of deer waiting to be cut and packed. I know he also cut bear, elk and caribou. I’m not sure he ever cut a moose. I’m sure you can guess that he wouldn’t eat any of these animals but I know he’d approve of you making your Chinese Pie Alaska style!!

As the self-appointed scribe of
The Tribe, I’m going to request that you keep track of your posts, KelleeM. Either copy and paste them into an easily accessible document or print them out. Somehow, keep close the written record of your thoughts and stories you are sharing with us and with others.

It is a welcome and much-appreciated joy for your sisters to read it here. It is a priceless gift to yourself now and in the future. ❤️

Happy Friday All!!

Home made burgers and Caesar salad is on the menu tonight.

KelleeM definitely keep these memories close to your heart for the tough times.

Ds is going to a sleepover at a friends place tonight with a bunch of baseball buddies. The boys are all 16/17 It is about 30 minutes from our house and I usually gripe about driving but tonight one of the boys is driving, so although I am happy I don't have to drive I am worried about this kid driving. Guess it has to start sometime and it is only two of them so not a whole carload of teenage boys

leannec I hope that you are doing well.

KelleeM I am sorry that you didn’t sleep well. You are a strong person to go to the restaurant. What wonderful memories about you and Dick and your picture is lovely.

Yesterday, my DH took my ODS to work and surprised us with bringing dinner home. So we never had to make dinner. 

So tonight instead of sloppy joes we are making Dick’s Chinese pie and serving it over mashed potatoes. That’s how my mom served it to us, when I was young. 

We've been out doing errands in a cool drizzle, both this morning and after lunch. I'd just as soon stay in tonight but it's the usual Friday night dinner with friends...unless TS Nestor arrives before then with his wind and rain. I'd be happy to stay home and do breakfast for dinner. We shall see.

For our dining pleasure this evening we will be enjoying flat iron steak, beets, and ice cream with hot fudge, hot caramel, and butterscotch toppings............

Hugs to leannec ! I bet you have influenced more students then you realize......I find you interesting and entertaining and you would be part of the dinner tribe influences I remember.........

KelleeM hugs! No words just hugs!

The Birdhouse Lady I hope you gave Kait a hug or two from her dinner tribe aunties, I know I am pretty proud of her and I bet the rest of the dinner tribe is too.......and proud of you too for how far you have helped her get, and she is just starting.........

Happy Dance Friday Everybody!