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+ Cargo pockets. They are great. I love having big pockets. Any time I go out a door, my checklist is “phone, keys, wallet?” and cargo pockets are IDEAL for this arrangement. Sometimes going out a door is more complicated, because babies. But boiled down to the basics, cargo pockets rule.

- Two words: “emulsify” and “extrude.” these two words can send shivers of horror down my spine. There are applications for emulsion that don’t bring a cringe to my face, such as an oil and vinegar emulsion. Vinegarette. Or for extrude, lines in a 3D application. But these words are used OFTEN in relation to processed food manufacturing, and the thought of my cold cut sandwich being involved with an extruding machine is, quite frankly, gut churning.

Please don’t extrude my food.

+ speaking of food, I like twix candy bars. Of the two kinds available, chocolate & caramel, and chocolate & peanut butter…why can’t they combine the two? That’d be great. Thanks.

-the word “tubers.” for all that is good in the world, why do we have to use that word to describe the goodness of root vegetables? Please. Please please don’t say that word.

The end.

In protest of the assertion that I have too much time on my hands (I might. I might not.) here are some things keeping me busy recently. Did you really have anything better to read just now? Please, don’t answer that.

1. Our business. Things have gotten busy, and while busy is good, it’s also messy. I’m doing the bookkeeping. Have I ever told you that I hate math? If I had the mind of somebody (anybody) who cares about numbers actually adding up, our books would be pristine. As they are – well, I’m just trying to clean up the mess. So while I AM doing the bookkeeping, the question has to be asked…am I? Really?
2. My home – not so much the day to day stuff – my laundry would be put away if that were the case. But I’ve picked up hammer, and cordless drill, and have fought the battles of weatherstripping and broken rocking chairs. Not every battle has been won. But the war continues.
3. Somehow I’ve been mildly obsessed with Jane Austen of late. I’ve read several of her volumes on repeat for a total of 4 times, and have watched every movie version available to man of Pride and Prejudice a total of 5 times. And if I describe to you the anticipation I feel for the BBC version of Emma due this fall, you just might kick me in the shins and tell me to shut up already, and I would deserve it. I’m consoling my conscience by telling myself “it may be fluff, but at least it’s CLASSIC fluff!”
4. Ella has been teething. I don’t think any elaboration is necessary on that count. So I’ll leave you with a few pictures from yesterday. Because why not?

We like her. Can’t wait til she can wash dishes!!!