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Morning has arrived with a vengeance, and I am ready to take on the challenge. I decided to send Mary to the gym, and I would stay home. When I explained my plan to Mary, she grabbed me by the ears and put me in the car, carefully tightening the seatbelt so I could not move. We made it to the gym, and the beatings began.
On to the mat I went, and Nadia grabbed my legs and, with a quick twist, I was in a life-threatening situation. I was face-to-face with the tips of my shoes! While twisted up into what amounts to a pretzel, the gym participants (all of whom we know well) began telling jokes. Oh my, it was difficult to laugh and cry simultaneously.
The gym’s pet cuckoo clock announced it was 10:00 am, and we were released to complete the day. We held each other’s hands and consoled each other about the last hour of torture.
I’ll swear that the crazy bird was laughing at us leaving the gym in such pain!!
Then it was decision time! What should we have for breakfast? Since Dianne was recovering from COVID, we decided to go to Benji’s and have breakfast, and pick up something for Dianne and Jeff.
For Dianne, we selected Jewish Chicken Soup with Kreplach, a classic and comforting dish. It typically features a flavorful chicken broth, often made from scratch using chicken pieces and vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions. The kreplach are small dumplings traditionally filled with meat (usually chicken or a mix of meats).
We brought her a quart of this delicious Jewish penicillin!
For Jeff, we got a patty melt. The patty melt, a classic American diner sandwich, typically features a hamburger patty, melted Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions, all served on grilled rye bread.
While often credited to Tiny Naylor, the patty melt’s origins are somewhat debated, with some sources placing its creation in the 1930s and others in the 1940s. It’s considered a variation of a cheeseburger, but unlike the standard hamburger, the patty melt is traditionally served on grilled bread and often includes caramelized onions.
While their food was getting readied, Mary and I shared a breakfast burrito.
I reminded her that I was nacho typical burrito lover!
She considers that half… I fooled her and divided it into thirds, one of which we took with us!
We dropped off the penicillin with Dianne, but kept our distance and did not go inside.
Arriving home, we, of course, visited the garden right after dropping the patty melt off with Jeff.
We are keeping an eye on the plum tree because when the plums begin to change color, the birds show a great deal of interest. This year, I am going to take the initiative first!
While visiting Jeff, we noticed a lot of bird poopies in front of his door. We looked up, and sure enough, a bird’s nest had formed in a hanging decoration above the door.
Watch out for what is falling from the ceiling!
Not wanting Jeff’s house to get messed up with fresh bird droppings, Mary and I went home (across the street) and retrieved a tall ladder, wire brush, 1/2″ steel wire mesh, shears, and some skinny wire. We were on a mission.
In short order, the pesky birds were left homeless, and we high-pressure washed the patio area, removing the black-and-white little gifts from heaven. The gifts now reside in the flower beds, where they belong.
We were assisted by our neighbors, who also came with tools, and between the four of us, it was “Mission Complete!”
Back home, we visited our yard. Everything was OK except the damned rabbits attacked our Japanese Yardlong Beans and ate the leaves. It’s time to declare war on these little beasts!
The apples are looking wonderful!!
The Sungold tomatoes are beginning to ripen, and we will have them available for the next two months. Sungold tomatoes, a popular variety of cherry tomatoes, are known for their sweet, golden-orange color and firm texture. They are a hybrid developed in Japan and are widely grown and appreciated for their flavor.
The Sungold tomatoes are amazing!
National Corn on the Cob Day is observed annually on June 11th. It’s a day to celebrate the quintessential summer side dish, enjoyed at picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor gatherings. We picked two ears and Mary boiled them in a mixture of water, butter, and milk! They were excellent.
We will be eating a lot of corn for the next week!
The corn is on the right side of the garden and is ready to be picked!
Oh my, corn FRESH from the garden tastes so good!
Today is National Corn On The Cob Day; we celebrated by picking our corn.
After dinner, we went to the TV room, shared some wine, and watched a movie. It was a warm evening, so we ran the whole-house fan and left the front and back doors open. We had quite a breeze.
By 10:00 pm, we were done and headed to bed!
