Look what I got yesterday! A pile of yummy potential, courtesy of Amanda. This is my portion of the "Knit and Dish" exchange. I provided two recipes of my own on index cards and got all of THESE in return. Not only are there some tasty-sounding recipes in there, but the visual variety is a treat. Every person’s cards look different. I love that!

There’s a nice variety, too–soups, main courses, desserts (lots of desserts!). I was flipping through the pile, drooling, and Mom asked me which recipes I sent . . . just as I turned to my own cards in the middle of the pile. Perfect timing (grin). I sent a family recipe for cabbage soup which is really wonderful (although a lot of people automatically cringe when they hear "cabbage soup"). It’s got bacon for flavor and tiny little meatballs, some tomato . . . and can be served with potato dumplings. Yum. The other recipe I sent was for pancakes, the recipe from Cook’s, because it is by far the best pancake recipe I’ve ever tried. Light, tender, tasty . . .

Oh, and I want you all to know that I wore my Fabulous Shoes to work today. Not only that, I got through the entire day with them, too (although, naturally, I changed them when I came home for my lunchtime walk with Chappy). I did plan ahead, though, and had a spare pair of lower, more comfortable shoes in the car–just in case.  I’m pleased to report that these are reasonably comfortable for shoes of this type and with a heel this high. It was strange not being able to walk with my usual, long stride, but at least my feet weren’t aching terribly the whole time. The odd part, though? The longer I stood or walked (as opposed to sitting at my desk), the more my ankles got tired. It makes sense, I suppose, because they’re not used to stretching quite that way for any longer than it takes to get a jar from a high kitchen shelf, and yet I’ve never noticed that problem before with other heels!

But, the most important part? Yes, they got compliments. It makes it all worthwhile. (You know, since I didn’t ACTUALLY sprain my ankle or something.)

We had a beautiful sunset here, tonight, though it was harder to capture on film than I would have liked. Still, pretty, huh?

Chappy and I are on our own for a little while this evening, while Mom goes to pick Dad up from the airport. I’m fine with that, but he seems a little antsy . . . I think he’s looking forward to having his Grandpa home! I don’t know about you, but our dogs have always seemed to know when an absent family member was returning from a trip. Sweet, really.I don’t know if there’s a "psychic" thing there, or if they’re just picking up unconscious signals that those of us who are present are sending out . . . fidgets, checking the time, making a little more effort to pick things up, whatever . . . but they always seem to know when The Day has arrived.

Now, I’m going to take advantage of the remaining half hour or so to work on my "Z" post for the ABC-along. It’s one that’s going to take a while, so I pretty much started it right after finishing "Y." I’ve known for a while what I wanted to do for this one . . . not that I’m going to tell! You have to wait and see . . . What could it be? Zipper? Zenith? Zippity-do-dah? Zebra? All of the above? I’m not telling . . . but I think you’ll be pleased when you see it!

I’m blaming Cate for this one (who, in turn is blaming Imbrium). Weffriddles are TRICKY. Thanks to the hints forums, I’m up to level 26. With many more to go!

And, you all remember what today is, right? These "days in infamy" are getting way too numerous.

Not to mention the wacky weather. A tornado in LONDON??

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