In these days of Covid, travel is not an option. Instead, learning new stuff has been fueling our ikigai (getting us out of bed in the morning), and giving us plenty to talk about over dinner. Until one of our dinnertime conversations, I thought grow lights were pretty straightforward. Apparently the cognoscente measure “photosynthetically active…… Continue reading Learning in a Time of Covid
Category: Home Living
Taunted by Baking
The smell of baking taunted me all afternoon. Dwight went through 1½ pounds of butter, and I overheard him asking Google to add sugar to our shopping list. ‘Tis the season.
The Prom
Movie night tonight: pure confection, with a dollop of Izzy’s ice cream in the intermission. The Prom, just released on Netflix.
Minneapolis Glows
Looked out at a glowing Minneapolis skyline before watching a recording of last night’s Saturday Night Live. We’re always in REM sleep by the time the show airs live.
Pop Rivet Fan
Had fun with a pop rivet gun and sheet metal shears making adjustable mounts to attach fans to our grow rack.
Go-to Couture in a Time of Covid
Replenished my stock of fleece sweatpants, my go-to couture in this time of Covid.
Anime Festival: Night 2
Tonight, night two of our spontaneous anime festival. Grateful for streaming.
Kale and White Sweet Potatoes
Kale and white sweet potatoes, one of our favorites.
Chilly Walk to Coastal Seafoods
Included Coastal Seafoods on my chilly walk, probably the best seafood store in the Twin Cities. Seniors get 20% off on Tuesdays, hence the line.
Ice Cream Offsets
Purchased ice cream offsets at the farmers market.