It’s February First Today And We Are Getting A Cold Snap

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I woke up giggling because of yesterday’s situation.  OK, it is 2:30 pm, and Mary has been sitting watching TV and doing her needlepoint for quite a while.  As a dutiful husband, I stepped out of the 85-degree heat to check on Mary and see if she needed anything.   She said, “Yes, please get me some sockies.”   The TV was on, and I was sure I heard what she wanted even though it was early in the afternoon.  So, I go into the kitchen and find a new, unopened box of fine “sake”.  I poured it into a nice glass and proudly brought it to Mary.

She looked at my kinda funny and said, “Sweetie, I wanted SOCKS, my feet are cold!”  We both had a good laugh.  Yes, Mary did finish the glass of sake!

Sake (???, nihonshu) is a Japanese brewed rice beverage, not a wine or spirit, typically containing 15-17% ABV.  Often called the “drink of the gods,” it has ancient origins, likely beginning in China around 4800 BC before evolving in Japan.  It is brewed using water, yeast, koji mold, and specialized, large-grain Saka Mai rice.

The weatherman forecasts a high of 82 today.  We talked to Colleen yesterday, and it was four (yes, 4) degrees!  She is ready for her visit to begin next Sunday.

About Paul

Just an old retired guy trying to finish out my last years on this planet. I lost my best friend and wife in early 2020. I was blessed again by reconnecting with Dr. Mary Côté, a long-time friend. Mary and I got married July 28th, 2021, and are enjoying life together and plan to spend the rest of our lives being a blessing to our friends and family.
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