Tommy Won't Let Me Talk

Tommy received a large check for income tax refund. But, it was not what he expected or the number he turned in to IRS. I knew he sat down to do this. And, I was aware I should not talk. But, I just keep talking to him. Then, he fusses at me. Maybe I can remember from now on. I just still feel so bad, ill actually. My brain is not working! This is a med that makes me feel awful, almost worse than what I have. 

My black eye is worse today. All these frozen spots hurt so, burn, itch. I look like I was in a fight!

I keep opening my mouth to talk and shut it quickly....lol. I suppose he does not care about the pretty earrings on the girl on the news story. 

Today, even though I was too tired, we went to the place to pick up food for the five little girls. We got two boxes and gave them the lion's share once again. I kept 9 lbs of apples, gave them 12 lbs. Kept 6 lbs. of peaches, gave them 6 lbs.

I kept two 2 lb. bags of navy beans, gave them 2 lbs. They got all the canned food, about 20 cans, 6 of those canned salmon. We kept the milk, two gallons. All five are now in school or at sitters, so mother can work, and the girls eat at school and with sitter. The next time I don't feel like going, we won't. Summer was the lean time for them. 

That above won't go away. I didn't do it. 

If I cannot stand the Gala apples, I will give them those next week. The peaches are delicious. 

Last evening, I went through the red box. It was all Christmas stuff that I bought on sale. Some items were gifts. Now I have some place to put the piddling rest of the Christmas stuff away. 

In a bit he is going to take all the plastic tarps out that make the trunk look so full. Tomorrow, he will bring in a box of paperwork. This is part of my declutter, obviously. 

I made another call today about the dogs and one about the yard next door. Maybe this will work. 

I took a nap, mostly rested. But, I wasn't talking! He found one error in his tax calculations. So, he has his original calculation, IRS calculation, and a new calculation. He will call IRS tomorrow. ???

Just now, he refused to watch a movie with Marlon Brando because he cannot stand him. I never heard of anyone who could not stand Marlon Brando. He is not my favorite actor or even close, but I watch his movies. 

Yes, we are talking since he is through with the math project. 

Do you like Marlon Brando?

Has the IRS ever shorted you on your refund?

Do antibiotics ever make you sicker than what you have?

Elberta Peaches

Elberta is the variety, not Alberta.

The woman who had the Elberta peaches tried to convince me the variety she had left were just as good. She had chilled samples on a toothpick. It is hard to compare between peaches kept in 90 degree weather with chilled peaches. I declined the chance to buy the other variety.

This is the second post for today.

Peaches and Variety

I remember the peaches of my youth. Mama and Daddy always bought certain things. I knew the name because they mentioned it often between themselves and to me.

For years, I have been sorely disappointed with most of the peaches I buy. When I finally hobbled back to the market, I bought peaches from one woman who assured me they were delicious and ripe. No, they were not delicious and not ripe. They were hard as a rock and a beautiful red and gold. They never ripened. Maybe they would be okay cooked, but I still did not have the peach experience I wanted.

About two weeks ago, I went to a different woman who volunteered she had several different varieties and showed me which were which. I had already spied the ones that looked right. She said they were Alberta. Or is it Elberta?

I paid $6 for 6 peaches. I thought it was an outrageous price but did not hesitate. Well, I did have a coupon. When I came home, I ate four of them at one sitting. Don't ever do that! I was stuffed.

Last week, I bought another basket of six and have eaten one each day for breakfast. There is one left. I am sad because the woman said they were gone this week.

Next year, I will be canning peaches, only Alberta/Elberta. My whole grocery budget for the month will lie in peaches. If I can find them anywhere else this year, I will can them in pints, maybe half-pints. That way, I won't be eating a whole quart in a day and a half.

If you have never had an Alberta/Elberta peach, you really need to try one. They are neither rock hard nor mushy as some ripe peaches are. They don't have really firm flesh, just a nice bite texture and great mouth feel. Of course, the flavor trumps all.

These have lasted for a week without going off at all. That counts for something when you want to leave them on the counter instead of refrigerating a peach to keep it edible. Of course, they come out of the basket and lie one layer on a platter.

My intention was to make a peach cobbler. Now, I would just as soon use store-canned peaches.

Your turn
Have you ever had Alberta?Elberta peaches? Are you ever aware of the variety you buy? Do you love the experience of eating a fresh peach never refrigerated? What is your favorite way to eat/prepare peaches.

Farmer's Market Breakfast

When I got up Thursday morning about 8:30, I did not eat until 11 am.  These are the best peaches, so I had one for breakfast. One of the cooked potatoes, microwaved, with Greek yogurt was next. Then, I broke a piece of bread off a bun and ate that. I was stuffed. I drank 16 oz of water.

Before I went to my weekly doctor appointment, I hit the Farmer's Market. There was nothing I wanted. I suppose that Saturday is the day to go for the best produce. Only a half dozen vendors show up during the week.

The fried pies were tempting looking and huge, so I had a peach fried pie on the way to the doctor visit. It was quite large compared to the fried pies most people sell for the same price--$2.

On Wednesday, I took a potato out to have for breakfast, and just ate it as it was--cold and unadorned. There are still about two dozen potatoes waiting, uncooked. Today, I am going to put the chicken broth back into the crockpot and put another batch of potatoes in to cook.

At Walmart I price-matched sixteen ounces of grape tomatoes for $.88 instead of paying $2.78 Walmart asked. Blueberries were $1.48 for sixteen ounces.

A frail, elderly woman was studying the grapes, priced $1.98/lb. She took a long time and finally apologized to me for blocking me. I told her not to worry. I got a bag of green grapes and told her I was going to pay $0.88/lb for them. When she asked how, I told her about price-matching. She said she did not know how to do it. So, I told her to follow me. I paid for my grapes and moved forward. She said to the clerk, "I want to get these like she did." He smiled and rang up her $1.50 worth of green grapes.

It really makes me feel great to help people save money. I go around pointing out deals to people all the time if they have it in their cart or  they are looking at it and I know it is cheaper elsewhere  and eligible for a price-match. I suppose I look like a nut.

I will wash, dry and freeze some of these grapes, and then go back next Tuesday before the Sprouts ad expires and get more.  Dinner will be salad with chicken and grape tomatoes on it. Tonight, grapes  will be my snack along with pistachios.

Including the $2 fried pie, I will have eaten today for $5. Well, since the potato and peach were paid for with the produce coupons, I suppose I am out about $3.50.

Breakfast tomorrow will be a potato and a peach! I am looking forward to the meal.

Your turn
Have you ever eaten a cold potato out of hand as though it were an apple?  Is anyone finding green grapes for $.88/lb? What are your best deals this week or lately? Does it seem a little weird for me to be going around and telling people how they can price match?