Nate’s Obachan passed away on February 16th. He’s been notified, and Sandra said he took it hard. She was able to talk to him, and he also spoke with his dad (Obachan’s son), and as we expected, he’s not allowed emergency leave to come home for the service. Sad.
And then ANOTHER sad. Yesterday, my first cousin (we’re just 4 months apart in age) lost her husband of over 40 years. I’m in shock, and at first it appeared to be sudden, but then she and I texted briefly and she said “It’s been a rough two weeks.” So I’m not sure of the details yet. I am reeling. She will call me in the next few days and I’ll learn more.
It has just been sad and stressful! A friend who lost her husband a few months ago from Alzheimer’s just unexpectedly lost her beloved dog who has been her anchor throughout this difficult time. A brutal dictator is on the march to take over a democratic country (who just wishes to be free!), and a large portion of the U.S. population with their extremist right-wing media mouth piece, support the dictator! Including republicans in office! I have whiplash from the lunacy.
The good news is that Sandra is recovered (aside from a lingering cough) and is back to work. And Quinn is very happily back to daycare. Whew.
I’ve been escaping into books and British/Australian TV series. Oh, and Wordle. So HERE is a frustrating recent Wordle. I finally got it, but jeeze! It’s been recently purchased by the New York Times, and since then it has been a little…weirder.
My aerogarden basil has exploded (this isn’t my picture, but it looked a lot like this before I harvested).
I’ve used a fair amount of fresh basil, but I can’t keep up with it! So, I learned about drying it in my air fryer and it worked out great!
First, I rinsed it well and spun it in my salad spinner, then spread it out on paper towels for a while. Then I destemmed and placed it all in my air fryer (160°) for three minutes, shaking it every minute.
Heh. After sitting for a bit, I crumbled it. Yeah, I’d say it “reduced,” right?
Oh my, it’s sooooo fragrant! It certainly won’t go to waste.
And now Russia is attacking Ukraine. I am furious. I am sickened. FUCK putin. (And the U.S. republicans—and fucking trump—who dare to support that monster).
