I bought these vases at my favorite antique mall about 8 months ago. I paid $30 for the set.

I went back to the same antique mall today and saw one orange one in the exact same style with a $65 price tag on it.

I think I got a hell of a deal.

I'm really looking forward to seeing the puppies tomorrow. It's been over a month. I've missed them.

I am DELIGHTED

I cooked porkchops for breakfast this morning. Just fried them in a pan. I don't think I've ever cooked porkchops before. They turned out really good.

I haven't done a lot of cooking in the last few years. I've mostly done a lot of "low spoons" eating. I find that as my nervous system settles, I'm starting to have more energy for this kind of thing.

I'm working on getting more protein in my diet. I'm going to join a local gym later this month after I get back from a work trip. I want to start taking Zumba classes, but I'm going to put some time in on the cardio machines first.

I never thought I would be so pleased by just basic domesticity.

I would venture to say that I'm older than most of my audience. I'm 48. Maybe this will be helpful for some of you to hear, but even in my late 40s I'm still figuring out how to be an adult.

I got a new food processor, and today I bought a watermelon. I cut it up and put it in the freezer, and this evening I'm going to make watermelon sorbet.

One of the things I only recently learned is how to pick a good watermelon, and I picked a GOOD one.

They got used to the doggy door quickly, and enjoyed exploring my backyard.

Day two of porkchops. I can't believe how easy this is. I also fried up some cherry tomatoes, but I inhaled those before I took the picture.

So far I'm just using salt and pepper. Vegetable oil. It creates a really delicious crust. I'm thinking I'll add a little garlic next time, especially for the tomatoes.

I didn't get the watermelon sorbet made last night. After the dogs left I cleaned up behind them, and then crashed and watched Doctor Who. It's on the agenda for today though.