Next week's weather forecast starting 3-15-26
Sunday, March 8th, 2026: (Once again I didn't write anything down today and this was written on Monday, the 9th). Our son didn't come over this morning as he and our daughter-in-law were out of town near Knoxville, Tennessee. They had a good time, enjoying the journey there and back and also going to local restaurants where they are visiting, that their friends recommend. The photos below are what they sent us, of one of these eateries. It used to be a church turned into a restaurant. You can click here to take a look, menu at this link. It is called '71 South'. We both appreciate them sending their photos.
Monday, March 9th, 2026: Gregg was on a zoom call with a group of people around the world who get together to talk about various interesting topics. It's called Ness Labs. He gets a lot of good ideas and he enjoys these chats very much. He goes to the website several times a week and this is his third zoom call. He gave me this information to tell you, in case anyone out there is interested. The lady who organizes it is called Anne-Laure Le Cunff. She is a neuroscientist from France working in London and has a book out called Tiny Experiments, which he downloaded onto his hard drive. It cost him $9 on Kindle. Gregg says, "They make up the cognitive tests you just took." I might have said something that I won't repeat. If you missed it, you can check last Sunday's journal to the doctor, and you'll understand that one.
Today's lunch was a trip to McDonalds for a burger and fries. I gave him my burger and we spun by the drive-thru coffee shop for my venti-latte and a brownie to eat on the way home. I don't always eat healthy on Monday (that's changing as you'll read further down) but I make up for it the rest of the week, 90 percent anyhow. No breakfast, I was too busy hiding from the zoom call and stayed upstairs. I had visions of forgetting and walking into the room in my night clothes. That alone was enough to keep me from coming down earlier.
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026: Gregg had his yearly check-up today. He has a male doctor at the same building I go to. They didn’t give him a cognitive test, probably because he asks a lot of questions and my mouth doesn't open much - amazingly - but what the heck (white coat syndrome)? I was a little put out and chided him. He always tells me my memory is better than his, usually when we have been talking about something from years ago and I fit that into our conversation. He also tells me my mind is like a laser - that may or may not be a compliment depending on the situation - and he is always surprised I can remember specific events as far back as 50 years ago, all during the time we have been married, even further back in my own childhood. We chatted about certain childhood events with my brother-in-law last Friday, which b-in-l remembered. I told husband, ask for the flipping test next time!” “Yeah, right!” he said. Anyhow, the good news is he is doing well.
On the way to our favorite walk-around garden, we passed by Twinbrooke Shopping Center and I noticed these flowers painted on one end of the line of shops, its canvas being the red brick wall. They were duplicated on the other end of the building. I asked Gregg could he pull in as they looked lovely from the road and I have missed a lot of murals. I have often said we should come back to take photos. We never do so I asked if we could stop for a few minutes before we drove past the entrance road.
We reached Green Spring Gardens a half-hour later. The temperature got up to 83 degrees F. (28 degrees C.). We could not waste the day and were eager to get out. There were several dogs and you may have seen a few in my previous post. Not too many blooms showing but we saw crocus, snowdrops, pussy willows, and paper bush. I could see signs of tulip shoots, and I am looking forward to seeing them next time. The flower beds were looking a little tired from the winter season, but I know the time is coming when everywhere will look gorgeous. People, staff and volunteers, work very hard here. I also read this notice.
Gregg suggested we go to Noodles and Company for lunch. He enjoys their buttered noodles and I get buttered noodles with the addition of seasoned tofu and broccoli. However, when we arrived the restaurant was boarded up and permanently closed. How sad for the owners and all their staff.
Though we had not planned to go, Chateau de Chantilly Cafe is just up the road. It was later in the day, nearer three in the afternoon. A good time as there were several parking spaces available. No problem getting a seat either. We both got a drink and my choice was a frappe of some kind, Gregg likes his coca-cola. This was our first meal of the day and I ordered the Egg, Basil, Pesto Toast, Gregg the Onion Bun.
We had decided to eat relatively light and for dinner we finished the noodle dish we had made the day before which you can see below. I am sharing it in tomorrow’s recipe post.
We were both tired after our day and went to bed early.
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026: out early this morning as I had to get my blood work done. I gave myself a few days to go back. We were lucky with another parking space even closer to the entrance. A car was pulling out. As it was quiet, no cars coming or going at that point, I stopped to look at the back of this car. One sign caught my attention in particular, and I added the white arrow to point it out.
It read: "Her courage was her crown and she wore it like a queen." I found it very profound and much admired the person for putting it on her car. A patient perhaps, a gift from a family member or a friend? Whatever the story I loved this quote about courage.
We walked straight in (don’t have to have an appointment) and only waited a few minutes. It gave me just enough time to enjoy these on the reception desk. It was part of the small Origami Art Exhibit. I would like to have asked more about it but it was all business and in and out kind of a day, no chit-chat which was just fine with me, as I wanted out of there too.
The nurse took me in the back and she was fast. In and out of the cubicle in less than five minutes. The results were sent to us in the afternoon. They send you results immediately, before the doctor has a chance to look at them. We were told this when we started going to the practice. The doctor got in touch a few hours later and everything was good but to cut down on the sugar, which I had seen on the graph in the results, and I was rolling my eyes a bit when Gregg showed it to me, the writing was on the wall. Blast! There go my lattes with the five pumps of vanilla syrup with donut on a Saturday, no more Peanut Butter Cups that Gregg likes to surprise me with when he comes back from a shopping trip, every now and again, popping into Chateau Chantilly Cafe. We're going to have to talk about Monday trips to Mickey D's as well. Cutting way back on everything, at least that's the intention. I'll get back to you in another month. In the meantime, Gregg gets together with son occasionally, and they go and have a meal, so he won't be missing out entirely.
The rest of the day nothing of note, just longing for a doughnut and it's not even Saturday! Would I be hooked on sugar? Maybe - definitely - you be the judge. All I can say is I am my father's child. True Gregg says.
Thursday, March 12th, 2026: after spending the day in short sleeves being bathed in warmth and sunshine at 84 degrees F. (29 degrees C), the weather has gone a tad bonkers! The temperature will be a high of 43 (7 deg C) and the low 27 (-3 deg. C) tonight
So, from doggy weather to this in one short day, and as I am looking out of the window, big fluffy flakes are falling.
We have just finished a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs and toasted Sourdough (that's good for you isn't it?), curtesy of Chef Gregg. His scrambled eggs are better than mine and he disagrees but it's true. I'm heading to the coffee pot for my one cup for the day. I never had black coffee until a couple of years back. At this point in time, I am doing a good job of convincing myself I really don't need my venti latte with the five pumps of vanilla syrup. Hopefully I will stop thinking about it soon.
Just in case anyone is wondering, my coffee mug is empty and won't be knocked over to splash the dickens all over my keyboard. It's just a fun photo for my blog piece.
Isn’t this a beautiful bird? It was today’s screen shot on the laptop. I did a Google search and its ID is a Sunbittern Eurypygidae. Click here to find out more. Its wings remind me of a beautiful butterfly.
At 1.32 p.m. it is still snowing and the flakes are getting bigger, though I haven't heard how many inches we are going to have. Hopefully it won't be too deep. The house retains the heat from the day before, so I am very comfortable watching the snow fall. Tomorrow will be a different story. Woolly socks up to my knees, and back to sweaters up to my chin, with a throw rug over my lap. It's all in the details and oh my word, roll on Spring!
4.28 p.m. the snow stopped about an hour ago and the sun is shining. The driveway and path to the door is thankfully clear. The ground must be warm from yesterday and it was a relatively wet snow. Maybe this will all be gone soon.
We had an early dinner. Cooked pork chops with a cucumber salad. It is on the list to share on a Monday morning recipe post. It was very good, one we both enjoyed and will happily make again (to prove my point on 3-14-26, my dear other half liked it so much he made it again for lunch). The pork chops came out of the freezer and that recipe is already on the blog here.
I watched the last episode of The Young Sherlock Holmes today. It was a big thumb’s up. I hope they make another season
Friday, March 13th, 2026: we seem to be having our breakfast for lunch these days. Egg and bacon sandwich for me and toast, eggs and bacon for hubs. We both enjoy the sourdough.
Dinner was at 5.00 p.m. and we made baked cod with green beans, mushrooms and mashed potatoes. I forgot to put the chopped parsley over the top.
This will be in one of my Monday morning recipe posts.
I didn't do a lot today other than the usual pottering around. Son called up a couple of times to see what we were up to. He had the snuffles and a bit of a sore throat this week. Gregg's been sneezing a lot too - we're hoping it's allergies!
I've been watching the doves on the back deck. The sun is going down so they have gone back to wherever they roost during the night. The birdlife is down again and hopefully the warmer weather will eventually bring them back.
That's about it for today.
Saturday, March 14th, 2026: a slow start to the day and it is 57 degrees F. (14 degrees C). The sun is shining but we haven't got anything planned. Not sure what we are doing at 1.54 p.m. Gregg went up to the bagel shop and brought me one home. He also popped into the supermarket next door but I told him to skip the donut and coffee today. Trying! I suppose I should have ordered the wheat bagel instead of the sesame one but slow and steady wins the race.
Will I add any more today? Who knows! Maybe not the way things are going. A very slow but pleasant day.
Thanks for following me along in my journal. It is always appreciated. You all take good care of yourselves out there and
enjoy the week.
I had this same bird on my screen! I think we both use the same service. The church/restaurant is so unusual and quirky. I'm so glad your blood tests came back this good!! Maybe you can still have sweets, just swap them with something else and try a smaller portion? I could never go totally off of sweets! I love the Origami! I have tried it and failed. It is much harder than it looks.
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