I might add some ginger to the spices, and maybe slivered almonds if you have them. Otherwise, sounds delish.

If you have any Cointreau around the house, soaking either apples or peaches in it for a couple of hours first really ups the ante.

I might add some ginger to the spices, and maybe slivered almonds if you have them. Otherwise, sounds delish.

I put ginger in my apple crisp (I think Suzi gave me the idea, because the recipe didn't originally call for it), so I'm covered there. And I know there are slivered almonds in the pantry -- that sounds excellent.

I don't know how women who need the compression run with it-- I feel like I get less breath and that it encourages heartburn/cramping.

Because there are more important things than breathing, pretty much.

Oh, hey! The Hitachi wand! I'm just finishing watching a ten year old Bunny Ranch documentary. I'm glad they tag their shit, because telling me up front a section would involve "father and son" meant I could fast forward. Jesus, people. I like when life comes with content warnings.

Today I have to:

• tidy living room and bathroom
• show the apartment manager that there was water leaking into the light fixture (was taking the shell off so hard? Shit was half full of dirty water)
• get all the supplies I need for random art project (gift card yay!)
• read and evaluate paper on sickle cell patients
• not die

But it all starts with ablutions! Ablute away!

(I had an apricot this week. I know I've had apricots in stuff before, but I don't know if I'd ever eaten one. They look weird. Confusion was legion because it was the French guy giving it to me, and he wasn't too clear on what it was called either. Decently tasty, great level of ripeness.)

If you have any Cointreau around the house, soaking either apples or peaches in it for a couple of hours first really ups the ante.

That is so damn fancy! I think all I have is Wild Turkey 101, Crown Royal, and tequila. I don't think those are going to cut it.

Unrelatedly, we are getting ready to leave for the Pride parade and it just started raining. BOO. DO NOT WANT.

I think the theory is that a ground strike nearby could electrify the pool via the plumbing. I dunno. It's policy around here. I have read stories of people getting a shock in lakes when lightning strikes nearby, so...

The rain should cut down on the pollen, though.

We had most of a bottle left from a party, and I discovered soaking fruit in it is MAGIC. That's how I make my Super-Special Sangria tasty...once a year. Stuff is pricey.

Have fun at Pride!

I have to ablute. And change the litter box and clean my office, and research.

I think the theory is that a ground strike nearby could electrify the pool via the plumbing.

Huh.

I have to ablute, too. Because I'm getting hungry for lunch, and I'm going out for a burger, even though I should be eating the CSA food, because I'm going to a party tonight that is over dinner time, but does not actually have dinner. (I offered to bring a salad, but she's not planning for food that needs utensils.) Also the host is a vegan, and while I'm not really That Kind Of Person, I do think a salad for lunch would not cut it.

Belated birthday wishes, David! I'm glad it was happy--may that be a harbinger of a good year ahead.