113 Degrees in Melbourne

 Had a good conversation with my cousin in Melbourne today talking about the vaccine, food and the weather.  It will be 113F there today while we are snowy and 26F here.  Kind of like this picture of me as a brand for the blog. I managed to dump the last blog into the Hungarian translator and send it to her on messenger.  I worked good. So pleased that this is a good process.

It is just me?  But 2021 seems like we are living in the time of George and Jane Jetson only as regards the year.  2020 did not.  

Andrew came over today and made us pancakes, bacon and eggs  Katey showed up too along with Shannon.  My god, bacon can be sooo good.  The cakes were from scratch using buttermilk.  A sinful meal, but almost thrilling to eat.  I know bacon is against the law, but hey, we are in a lockdown.

I am a Trader Joe's devotee.  I stand out in line in the cold and really dig their fresh food, salad kits and oatmeal (which does not fall apart and become mush when cooked).  The ribbed chips are to die for and easily addicting.  Crunchy peanut butter is .50 more than Kroger.  But if my time is worth anything, waiting in that long checkout blows and I will spend a couple of bucks more to not stand in it.   

In my life as a salesman there were many products that I promoted that were only ok.  But some were superb. At this emporium they, like many others, have reusable handled bags.  These bags are .99 each, plastic coated with sturdy handles and colorful.  You could carry bricks with them. I told the cashier "I could sell these" , a statement not lightly announced.  They can be set on the wet pavement or in the snow and goods inside will remain dry. It is a little thing but I really admire things that work.

We watched a new show on Hulu today actually just now called "In and of Itself". It is some manner of allegory about life and personal identity that is completely riveting and beyond description.  There are many participants include Bill Gates and Tim Gunn among other notables. See this when you have a quiet time without interruption and your concentration is keen.  See this for something completely new unlike anything.  

all for now

stay safe