maison rustique
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7 hours ago, hollywood said:
You're not toast yet.
But I am a bit crusty.
Yesterday was the worst ever. Had his daughters call a few times to try to calm him. I don't think my plan of moving into a smaller place before putting him into a facility is going to work. It has gotten too bad. Not sure how it will pan out for me financially to do it this way, but I feel I don't have a choice. If I wind up homeless, so be it. Right now, that sounds better than what I'm going through.
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Definitely a week from hell. First of all, the full moon is approaching. Full moons and dementia do not play well together. Husband wandered off during the night and a guy brought him home around 3 am night before last. And he wandered again 3 times yesterday. Last night he screamed and yelled all night because he has to get home to Florida. (NOTE: He hates Florida. Has never lived there. No idea where this has come from.)
A few weeks ago my baby sister (My rock.) was discovered to have AFIB. Anything with her heart is worrisome because her mitral valve collapsed and had to be repaired when she was just in her late 30s. She had a cardioversion about 3 weeks ago. Had her follow-up last week and they have scheduled her for ablation in May. But wait, there's more! She got shingles this week. My poor, poor sweet sis.
Think I'm done yet? Nope! Heard from my former BIL last night. My sweet ex-husband (We remained friends and he stayed close with my family.) passed away in Boston yesterday.
Stick a fork in me. I'm done.
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Kansas City. Missouri. The "guns are OK, everyone should pack one" attitude. Sell a gun to anyone, no matter the age. Lives don't matter. Kids don't matter. When I turn on the news in the morning, if there wasn't a shooting, I feel like I'm not in the right place. WTH has happened to this place!
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15 hours ago, StephanieL said:
Managed to tear two items of clothing in two successive days: a pair of pants at the knee, when I fell in the BART station (they were on the way out anyway), and the lining around the sleeve of my winter coat as I stretched to close a window on the F streetcar.
I hope you didn't tear your knee!! Not sure what it is with coat lining anymore, but I find it tears too easily.
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10 hours ago, bloviatrix said:
Marcella beans with Italian sausage in arrabbiata sauce. New recipe for me and it was a hit. This is all that's left. I won't tell you how much there was to begin with but it was a lot.
Kishor Viognier Galilee 2019 to drink.
That looks wonderful. Is that pepperoni?
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Last weekend we packed up a couple of boxes of travel guides, too. Spouse really wanted to keep them, but I convinced him to let them go. He kept travel journals for nearly every trip he ever took, so has those to reflect back on.
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Naan pizza. Not as sexy as the real stuff you all make, but they were quick and easy and quite tasty.
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All look delicious! My favorite way to reheat leftover pizza is in a skillet (cast iron preferred) on the stove top with a lid on it. Gets hot, crust doesn't get soggy but also doesn't get too dried out--was reminded by your pan pizza.
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Broiled salmon with buttered fettuccine, Tuscan kale and tomatoes.
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Meatloaf, potatoes and carrots. Comfort food for the dreadful cold we've had/are having.
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6 hours ago, hollywood said:
Monsieur Spade with Clive Owen on AMC. The first episode of six is extremely convoluted revolving around Sam Spade of "The Maltese Falcon" fame 20 years later arriving in the south of France with a young girl in tow. The tranquil countryside and the pace of the show contrast with talk of Nazis, blackmail, Algeria and various killings presumably the work of some very violent man. Spade seems able to consume large volumes of liquor while halfway trying to stop smoking, having been given an ironic lecture from his doctor about the dangers of cigarettes. Thus far, his personal vices appear the least of his worries.
Thanks for this. I'd forgotten to mark my calendar. I'll give it a try, but suspect if it is convoluted that the husband with dementia will not be able to follow it and will get upset by it. Might be something I'll have to watch at another time.
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You can come to my house for tomato soup and grilled cheese for nothing. Except that I'm out of bread, so you'll have to bring your own.
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9 hours ago, small h said:
Saltburn. That is one deeply silly movie.
We must be too old for it. We got through about 15 minutes and turned it off.
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@MitchW Thanks for providing the recipe--that looks wonderful.
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That pork chop!!
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On 12/20/2023 at 1:25 AM, cinghiale said:
How are you all roasting the cabbage: as a whole head or in quarters (or otherwise)? I’ve seen various versions on the internets. Also “slow” roasted? Every search with that seems to return recipes calling for high heat. As I eat a lot of (braised) cabbage, I’m quite looking forward to trying this.
I'm a brown food person. I cut into chunks, toss with oil and seasonings, roast at 425 until it looks right, then switch the oven to air fry to brown it.
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13 hours ago, StephanieL said:
Chakalaka is a South African bean and vegetable dish that's usually served as a braai side. N made it yesterday with RG Bayo Gordo beans as a side to roast chicken with lemon and herbs. Some bugs got into the cornmeal we usually use for pap (even though it was in Tupperware), so Bob's Red Mill Polenta had to substitute.
That sounds delicious. I could see it made with black-eyed peas, too. Might give it a try!
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10 hours ago, Sneakeater said:
It's not just ducks: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/20/science/bats-sex-cloacal-kiss.html
They never talked about that on the Batman show!
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On 11/12/2023 at 8:15 AM, voyager said:
Mary Risley, one of SF's top cooking instructors, simplifies Thanksgiving in this irreverent video.
Hilarious!
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@MitchW How is the Silk Chili? I keep seeing ads for it. Food looks delicious, BTW.
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Wow! That looks fantastic!
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Bosch Legacy. I love that they've brought in so many of the characters (Crate & Barrel!!! <3) from the original series.
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Anaheim, schmanaheim. You can get to so many places from there. You're just a few miles from Artesia AKA Little India, which has many delightful small Indian shops and restaurants. I've been gone for so many years now that I have no idea what is new and wonderful in the area, but you're so near Long Beach which probably still has many great places and for another taste of local, go the other direction down to Santa Ana and find one of the many small family-owned Mexican restaurants.
If you are indeed stuck in Anaheim, what Hollywood said--try to get into Club 33, as it is an experience like none other.
Depressing Stuff
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It had been building for a few days and yesterday, husband's dementia-fueled rage went into overtime. He became violent and out of control. I called for the neighbors to come over and try to help calm him. He just acted the same toward them. I had no choice but to call 911. They took him to hospital where he is there for "observation" at least for today. Not going to delay, one of his daughters is coming out from San Francisco end of the week. I'll meet with some facilities and am going to have to place him in memory care. I simply do not feel safe and I certainly can't keep him safe.
I am hoping beyond hope that the hospital keeps him for longer than a day, but doubt Medicare will allow that. I'll be in touch with our primary care doc today to see if he has any ideas.
OTOH, I got better sleep last night with him gone than I've had in over a year. I know stress over the house and money will kick in soon, but am enjoying the peace for now. And to bring in into food, which is our thing here, while I was at the hospital, a friend dropped off a couple of bagged salads and some fresh broccoli. My neighbor saw him and told him, so she took the bag. She added grilled chicken thighs, blackberry dressing, cheese, nuts, onion and various other salad toppings. And a brownie from her bakery-owner daughter. I have the best friends and neighbors ever.