Looking Good in Purple

Today was one of those days with many loose ends. You know, when there are so many things to do and it is like trying to keep 4 or 5 inflated balloons in the air.
When I start feeling overwhelmed I usually decide to go on a cooking attack. Know what I mean? Go to the grocery store and buy every thing that you've read about in the lastest magazines then cook 4 main dishes at one time to make good use of the oven. Of course you need salads, and sides for the main dishes. Whew! The problem is when all the cooking and preparing is finished, where do you store everything? Stack it all in the inside and outside refridgerators. It's like a cooking frenzy.
I think I will just rest here and type awhile. I still have to clean the mess I've made from all the cooking I did. I can't quite understand this urgency to start cooking like I have an army to feed. In the back of my mind, I think if I cook enough food I won't have to cook again for a long time. It just dosn't work that way. So it's feast or famine around my house. I just don't want to cook three meals a day every day anymore. I know people that prepare three meals a day every day and at the same time of day. If I remember correctly, I think I did that at one time.
Oh well, things just aren't the way they used to be. I was given a book for my fiftith birthday about twenty years ago, "When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple". I think I am wearing purple from now on. Life is too short to worry about cooking, cleaning and I gave up ironing a long time ago. Writing and painting are so much more enjoyable to me. And I look good in purple.
Ok, I have to go clean the kitchen now. Hopefully I won't have a "cooking urge" for a few days. It tastes good but then it's gone. If I put that time into a picture or a book, I can look at it for years to come. Maybe I'll just cook on more thing. I love brownies..Yum...

Celebrate the Day

What a glorious day! There are car shows, bike rides and many celebrations taking place in all the surrounding towns today. The sun is shining bees are a'buzzin. It is a wonderful day for a picnic. You know what I mean, just put together a sandwich, apple, chips, cookies and jar of lemonaide and take off for the park by the river. Enjoy the day because it is a moment in time that is passing as we speak. (well I'm actually doing the speaking, if only by way of my typing) Anyway, think I'll go get my ice chest and take my own advice....Hope you have a good day, look for something to give thanks for and enjoy....