A Reminder...

[susandennis]

I have a nearly invisible case of COPD most of the time. I do get short of breath when I do stuff but I honestly think that is more old age and obesity than COPD. But every once in a while, I get a full on Asthma attack that is just the most horrible thing. I had one yesterday. Not the worst but bad enough to remember how horrible they are. Happily I was very near my pills and rescue inhaler. And, no one else was around to suffer it - cause, trust me, it's not pleasant and not something I'd like to share. And my chest muscles today feel like someone did CPR on me.

Dust did it. I just can't tolerate the stuff. I pulled out the old pet door which was disgustingly filthy and proceeded to clean it up. Around the frame were piles of sooty dust that attacked me. Fortunately, it waited until I was done. But, ugh. My lungs are shit. Covid-19 would just polish them right off.

Amazon is saving me. So many have so much hate for Amazon for so many reasons but it is saving my soul and my lungs right now. When I need something, I just tell Amazon and I have it. Safely. Today was allergy pills.

Yesterday and tomorrow is a new second monitor for my chromebook. I've been looking for a while and finally found what I wanted on Saturday and ordered it from Amazon. Then on Sunday, I was reading reviews and information about it and discovered an even better one. So I tried to cancel the first one and could not. I ordered the second. I figured I'd just d a comparison and send the loser back. I actually found a third much cheaper option but I'm not going to order it until I reject both of the other two.

One came yesterday. It's the most expensive and, for other reasons as well, my second choice but it does enable me to see proof of concept and it's wonderful. I have one screen with scrolling twitter feed and/or my knitting or crochet patter and another screen for everything else.

Whenever I make batch breakfasts, they are a little different every time. Some great. Some meh. Once in a while I get a total fail. I always think, I really need to measure so I can repeat correctly! And I never do. But the batch I made yesterday was so good, that it must be duplicated. It was also the most simple. I'm pretty sure I can recreate it and next time will measure properly so that am sure for sure. Surely.

Biggie was on my lap this morning and I tried a nail clip and he actually bit me. Broke the skin a little. I clipped anyway and we discussed it. And then he wandered off. When I looked up again, he was beside me... bringing me Sticki, e! We hadn't played in quite some time. I felt like it was a peace offering. We had a lovely round of Stickie to celebrate. He's such a funny cat.

His cat door, asthma aside, is in. It looks a little janky with the paper collar around the foam but, hey, I think it will get the job done just fine. And give Biggie access to his birds and flies.



This morning on my walk, I happened on the hanging basket people preparing to hang a new batch! I noticed yesterday that the baskets were all missing. I suspect tomorrow, they will all be newly hung.



They are such a wonderful piece of my neighborhood.

Baseball seems to be moving towards a season of some sort. But, without fans in the stands. I cannot imagine how that will be but I also cannot imagine safely attending a baseball game. On the upside, my season tickets for the 2021 season are now paid for!

Comments

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Feel better soon <3 Allergies are such crap. I have been through the wringer for 6 weeks now and just don't know any more what causes it... years ago it was only birch but now it seems to be every pollen on the planet. And the only thing that helps me a bit is benadryl, everything else just, meh.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Hope you are soon feeling first rate and that you continue to do so.

Biggie's cat door looks fine. He's happy with it, yes?

And please: what are batch breakfasts? I'm assuming from the name that they involve preparing something or several somethings in quantity.

[susandennis]

i make 7 breakfasts at one time and then eat one a day for 7 days.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Ah!
Are all of the breakfasts the same menu? I know that sounds a stupid question (not any stupider, though, than having to ask what batch breakfasts are, I suppose) but I've never made batch breakfasts. In my very first apartment, a furnished studio, the fridge was bizarrely cranky so often I'd make a "batch" dinner which I'd eat for six nights straight. Well, OK: cook once, and eat leftovers all week.

[susandennis]

Sometimes i make breakfast burritos. Sometimes I make little egg custards. It varies according to what I have on hand and what I feel like.

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Are the little egg custards those sometimes savory bread puddings done in muffin tins or custard cups? Or crustless quiches, also done in muffin tins or custard cups? I admit I've never done either.

[susandennis]

all of the above. just depends on what i have on hand and what i am in the mood for

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

OK!
Thank you much! :^)

[mhaithaca.livejournal.com]

Please let me know what the recipe is once you're sure you've got it down pat! I just spotted the half of the batch of breakfast corn muffins I froze in mid March and may need to defrost them soon.

The only thing I don't love about the Dell 19-inch monitor that sits next to my laptop and shows my Twitter columns in TweetDeck is that it's not a high-resolution Retina Display, or whatever Dell calls their version of that. But Cornell provided it for my workspace, and I'm not gonna gripe. Maybe when it's time to let them buy me a new work laptop (after eight years with the first work laptop) I'll spec a newer display, too. But maybe I'll leave well enough alone.

[susandennis]

Yep, that's what I've got going -Tweetdeck but I'm not picky about resolution. as long as I can see it and it fits on my TV tray, I'm totally cool. Will, of course, post a pic once I make the final decision and get it set up properly.

And, of course, recipe with measurements. I promise.

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

Your attack sounds awful, I hope you're feeling better soon. I'm glad you have Amazon as an option there to deliver so much when you need it.

I'm not much of a breakfast person but yours always make me think I should try to become one.

The hanging baskets are beautiful. They put those up all over here, though I haven't been downtown so I'm not sure if they're up yet or not. People are just now getting their flowers and gardens in. I want to get some flowers for my pots but it's been chilly at night so I haven't done it yet. Also I don't want to deal with tons of people so I may take a morning off and go when the store opens so it's not as crowded.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

Ah, if only all disagreements could be resolved by playing together with stickie

[susandennis]

Sooooo true.

[carriea31.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm glad the rescue inhaler and things helped...that sounds scary. Maybe less scary when you've dealt with it previously, but maybe not.

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Glad you are feeling a little better and have Sir Amazon to bring you things you need. It really is a blessing.

I love the baskets. I'm not good at keeping things living so never attempted such fancy ones, but they are sure pretty to look at. (On the other hand, that Aloe plant you gave me 5 years ago? not dead!)

[susandennis]

oh those are pro baskets. regular people don't do baskets like that! love to hear about the aloe!

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

So sorry my suggestion ended up indirectly causing an asthma attack! If Biggie's happy, though, I guess that's what matters:).

[susandennis]

My fault for not wearing a mask - it's why I even have the fancy N95 masks.

But, yeah, it's going to work fine!

[rsc.livejournal.com]

OK, I'll admit that I was wondering why you hadn't worn a mask for that.

[susandennis]

not my brightest move but maybe one that will prompt me to remember next time