Instant Pot is a good tiny-kitchen gift.

It was cold and rainy today so I stayed in my jammies and made doughnuts. It was a good day.

I've done some stuff. Made veggie chili, a bit spicier than intended, but that is fine. Went to Joann's, which was fairly annoying. Then bought a Christmas tree. Looked at the fake ones and decided we would revisit that idea after Christmas and maybe get a nice one on sale. The kids may come by later to take the boat out to look at intracoastal decorations.

People were taking holiday photos in the park today. Lots of props, looked like a pro setup. Anyway, the little kids in their holiday dress up clothes were super cute. (from far enough away that I could not hear any complaining or fussing)

Tim discovered mold on the back wall of the pantry, under the bottom shelf, behind where we had stashed about 8 BILLION paper Trader Joe's bags. (Guess what mold really likes? Did you guess "paper"? You win!) So he threw out the bags and attacked the mold with white vinegar (works as well as bleach but less toxic in a small poorly ventilated space), while I ran errands, which included the impulse purchase of a Wonder Woman t-shirt at Meijer (BTW, Meijer is literally Food And Stuff from Parks and Rec).

Now our whole house smells like we're dying Easter eggs (this reference only works for people who used the Paas egg dying kits). Also, you'd better believe I bought Damp Rid in bulk at Meijer to put in the pantry to prevent future mold incursions. And also we'll start using reusable bags at Trader Joe's, so we don't bring home so many paper bags.

Oy re: mold.

This is beautiful and I'd like it very much: [link] (desginer's website at: [link] )

Happy Monday, Natter!! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Lovely, Shir.

Yeah, Monday. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Also, I have library books out for the first time in yonks, but my local branch just closed for renovations and the temp space isn't open on weekends. Annoying! Not that I can't get to the main library, but it's much less convenient.

Wow, I called the pharmacy, was on hold, then it rang for a long time, then someone picked up the phone and put it right back down to hang up on me. Happy fucking Monday to you too.

Good news, good news, bad news. I'm going to go to Otter Lake late Thursday night, they are expecting 30" of snow exactly when I am landing, going for my cousin's funeral.

Excited to see all the snow! My sister will pick me up at the airport with boots, and jacket, and all that stuff I don't even own. Even Syracuse where I land shows 30" expected, so my only concern is not being able to land. Syracuse is really good at handling that white stuff though so I think it will be okay. My sister will also be able to drive in it without issue, but getting in near midnight when they are calling for that amount of snow is kinda tricky.

Yikes -- good luck with all of that!

I've just found another relative (?) I don't know -- Jon M. Mylastname copied me instead of himself on some HOA policy documents.