I had an inspiring idea, to change my blog up just a touch. I'm going to start off each day with a featured dog. They are everywhere right now. And, they all have a story. So, I nervously approached a stranger, and she was all for it! After I introduce the day's dog, I'll continue my short blog.
Meet Finn, the leopard catahoula! I was fortunate enough to meet Finn and his girl yesterday afternoon. Finn has been with her since he was just six pounds. He's been loved into a whopping 85 pounds, and is now 2 years old. He was born and raised on a farm, so this city life has been a bit of a change for him. He's used to running and playing chase! But, I must say, there was never a more gentlemanly dog on the trail today. Finn's had a little bit of an adventure, adjusting to apartment living, but he's doing really well. The trail is a refuge for he and his girl every day- saving their sanity while soaking up some sunshine. Speaking of his girl, her name is Aubrey. Aubrey was kind enough to speak to me and let me take a photo of her dog. Aubrey is from Arkansas. She just graduated, this May with her BSN, and came to Texas for her current RN position. I know I speak for all of you when I say THANK YOU so much for what you do, Aubrey! We all wish you the very best out there. You truly are a hero, and I know Finn knows that, too! It was a blessing to meet you both.
"If you see us on the trail, don't hesitate to stop for a Finn kiss - he gives them out for free!" -Aubrey
Thank you, Finn and Aubrey. Y'all absolutely made my day!
Global Pandemic Stage #4 - Extreme Irriation
I've had my first grocery store experience now. I hadn't been to an actual store in two weeks. But, I was finding buying online increasingly difficult. I found everything I needed, except flour. I don't understand that. And, I don't know what Angel Soft is doing, but it's the only toilet paper available.
I went early, before the store opened. I stood in line, nervous, six feet from anyone else. Then, we were allowed in. I hated having to touch the cart, but I'm sure it was the most disinfected as it would be today. Then, the strange dance began. And, I mean, dance. It was the weirdest, dodging experience I've ever had. We all dodged, averted, weaved around one another. Pleasant, but wary. Lines formed to get our one package of meat. There were lines on the ground, showing where you needed to stand. I am sure I spent too much for groceries, but I couldn't help it. I kind of wanted to go somewhere that would be managed a bit, and potentially had enought food. I got in and out as fast as I could. But, the stupid lady wouldn't even take my value card. I can take a receipt from her, but she can't scan my card. Hence, Stage 4 - Extreme Irritation. I was about ready to bop her.
I'm already so sick of this, and this is my first day of shelter in place. See, I've pretty much been doing that already. I'm not joining the hoards of rebels, playing volleyball at the park. "Showing this virus it won't defeat me." I haven't gone to restaurants in weeks. I haven't been to any stores. I've been distancing for a couple of weeks now.
I'm still working, thankfully. But, I'm taking every precaution I can. I can't afford to not work, and, honestly, people need help right now. Besides that, I'd be living in a box, if I couldn't work. A padded one, because I'd go insane. I'm an introvert, an extreme one. I have got to have my alone time, but I've had plenty, even for an 89%er like me. Plenty. I haven't spoken to strangers in years. But, I find myself talking to them now. Just for a little company. I had grown so introverted through the years. I didn't speak much- no one was listening. Now, I long for company. I long to be spoken to, and to speak to someone. But, it's okay. I don't want you loved-ones to get sad, reading this. I'm going to get through this. I bought my mom a couple of things today, at the store, for her birthday. I may disinfect them and do a drive by on Sunday. I would have liked to have gotten her more, maybe I'll wrap it in toilet paper... Wouldn't people just love for their house to be TP-ed right now??
I can imagine us all coming out of our homes when the "all clear" has been sounded. Looking around, weary, at a world we have never lived in. Changed forever. A new world. We will step out of our shelter in place into a world new to us. A world where things won't be wasted. Families are closer. Food more appreciated. Priorities finally straight. Never taking things for granted, until the next generation, and the next, and the next slowly grows out of the lesson, like we did.
Yesterday, I posted a scriputres about kindness, patiences, humility. A little farther into the passage, it says, "And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony." Colossians 3:14
I think we underestimate the power of love. Above all our other qualities, love should be the very first. Love is the glue holding all of it together. The force that combines it all into something powerful. People can feel it. It's like a forcefield around you. No matter what you do today, whether you go to work, or shelter in place, try to keep love your main motiviation today.
Seared Mahi Mahi/Zesty Basil Butter
This recipe, again, comes thanks to my lovely mother. I figured this might be a good one because it seems to be relatively simple to find fish. Which, honestly, is a good thing because it's SO good for you.
The Zesty Basil Butter:
3 Tbs unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
1 Large chopped garlic clove
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/ 1/2 Tbs chopped, fresh basil
Combine all in a small pot, and cook over low heat. Cover and keep warm.
Now get you a skillet and prepare to be amazed.
3 Tbs olive oil
4 6-8 oz Mahi Mahi fillets
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season fish with salt and pepper. Cook fish 3 minhtes, then turn and cook until just opaque, 3-4 minutes more. Transfer to plates and spoon on warm basil butter. It's Mahi-velous! I know, I know...
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Y'all stay safe out there! Show kindness. Love.
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