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Tacos
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koshka_the_catI'm making potato tacos for dinner. Diced potatoes tossed with olive oil, lime, and taco seasoning and roasted, on corn tortillas with chopped guacamole. And a side of smashed pinto beans (with taco seasoning, lime, green chilies, and olive oil) with melted cheese. And salsa, white onions, cilantro, and jalapeños on top.
Everything is what it is, but tacos are delicious.
Everything is what it is, but tacos are delicious.
gray all around
Mar. 1st, 2026 08:57 pmhouse_wrenLots of snow here. Some good bird sightings: eagles on their big nest in the tree by the river, bluebirds, an oriole, and some sandhill cranes.
I've been having a new and different back pain. I finally realized that I've been sleeping on a saggy surface, so I moved to the floor on a foam cushion. Ah! Much better. But I need to buy a new bed, which is a chore I do not look forward to doing.
Still reading the correspondence between George Sand and Gustave Flaubert. The letters written during the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871) express their grief over the destruction, fear for their country and the people they love, and anger at the poor leadership. Much of what they say could apply to our current situation. They both write in an expressive way that I enjoy.
I have exercised consistently for 13 weeks. This is remarkable because I am old and unwell.
I've been watching the Korean talk show "Happy Together," It's funny and sometimes touching.
Thank you for your posts, which allow me to live vicariously.
I've been having a new and different back pain. I finally realized that I've been sleeping on a saggy surface, so I moved to the floor on a foam cushion. Ah! Much better. But I need to buy a new bed, which is a chore I do not look forward to doing.
Still reading the correspondence between George Sand and Gustave Flaubert. The letters written during the Franco-Prussian war (1870-1871) express their grief over the destruction, fear for their country and the people they love, and anger at the poor leadership. Much of what they say could apply to our current situation. They both write in an expressive way that I enjoy.
I have exercised consistently for 13 weeks. This is remarkable because I am old and unwell.
I've been watching the Korean talk show "Happy Together," It's funny and sometimes touching.
Thank you for your posts, which allow me to live vicariously.
Sigh
Mar. 1st, 2026 01:16 pmkoshka_the_catIt's supposed to get to 85 today. I'm so tired of perpetual summer. But climate change isn't real...
Finishing Up
Mar. 1st, 2026 06:58 amatherleisureI finished off the 1878 bathing suit Thursday night and finished the 1930's geometric sweater last night. The goal for tonight is to finish hemming dresses for band freshmen and then to take a little off the top edge of my 1890's corset.
And if anyone noticed that there wasn't an update on the cross-stitching, it's because I've barely worked on it since the last update. I've been busy with other things.
And if anyone noticed that there wasn't an update on the cross-stitching, it's because I've barely worked on it since the last update. I've been busy with other things.
But...
Feb. 28th, 2026 06:22 pmkoshka_the_catThe world is falling even more apart, but my mom and I saw Spamalot today which was a very welcome and diverting two hours! I had seen it before, but the shortened for Las Vegas version, and a very long time ago. It was highly entertaining!
Also, the theater had booster seat cushions. My mom noticed another short woman with one and sent me to get them. Very comfortable and it was easier to see! They fit perfectly in the seats and my little feet dangled like I'm used to...
Also, the theater had booster seat cushions. My mom noticed another short woman with one and sent me to get them. Very comfortable and it was easier to see! They fit perfectly in the seats and my little feet dangled like I'm used to...
Long day
Feb. 27th, 2026 06:56 pmkoshka_the_catWork, every other week protest, then I helped my mom find a place she needs to go, then made dinner. I'm glad it's the weekend!
Pattern gluing...
Feb. 26th, 2026 05:48 pmkoshka_the_catI took advantage of a cat free area and glued the 30s dress pattern together at work. I did part Monday and part yesterday. I'll bring it home tomorrow. The skirt is large and awkward. I held it up to me and it's almost ankle length. I think the seahorse dress skirt was almost ankle length too. I'm so short...
Bathing Bag Started
Feb. 26th, 2026 06:08 pmatherleisureI started a bag for bathing (i.e., swimming) from a pattern published in Weldon's Practical Knitting in 1896. It should be a pretty quick project. I've done the first eighth of the first side in about an hour. I don't intend to have this project in progress for more than a couple of weeks, but we've seen how my Victorian bathing suit has gone. (That should be finished tonight, I hope!)
I worry about myself sometimes...
Feb. 25th, 2026 05:59 pmkoshka_the_catI left work a little early to pick up the school credit card.
There was a note on the district office door to ring the doorbell and stand with your ID showing, and call if no one comes. I pushed the big glass circle, I pressed the box below the circle. Neither felt pushable, but I tried. Nothing happened.
I called. I spoke to someone who wasn't there who called someone to let me in.
Then I noticed a very obvious round circle beneath the the glass circle. Clearly the doorbell.
The woman who came to the door asked why I didn't push the buzzer. The woman who gave me the credit card asked. I just said I don't know what happened, I tried pushing it. Which is true. I didn't feel like I needed to explain that I pressed the lens and a random box
Oh, oops? 😂
There was a note on the district office door to ring the doorbell and stand with your ID showing, and call if no one comes. I pushed the big glass circle, I pressed the box below the circle. Neither felt pushable, but I tried. Nothing happened.
I called. I spoke to someone who wasn't there who called someone to let me in.
Then I noticed a very obvious round circle beneath the the glass circle. Clearly the doorbell.
The woman who came to the door asked why I didn't push the buzzer. The woman who gave me the credit card asked. I just said I don't know what happened, I tried pushing it. Which is true. I didn't feel like I needed to explain that I pressed the lens and a random box
Oh, oops? 😂
Ugh
Feb. 24th, 2026 07:15 pmkoshka_the_catI'm still a little sore from the not-an-accident yesterday. I can't imagine what an actual accident must feel like.
I've wasted too much time looking up other cases of automatic braking braking unnecessarily. The internet is full of anecdata on it.
Anyway, my already long following distances are getting longer because I'm worried about other people's cars getting confronted with fluttering objects and stopping. Which probably means more people will cut in front of me. Whatever.
I'm kind of surprised how much this has gotten to me. Sigh.
I've wasted too much time looking up other cases of automatic braking braking unnecessarily. The internet is full of anecdata on it.
Anyway, my already long following distances are getting longer because I'm worried about other people's cars getting confronted with fluttering objects and stopping. Which probably means more people will cut in front of me. Whatever.
I'm kind of surprised how much this has gotten to me. Sigh.
Buttonholes
Feb. 24th, 2026 08:54 pmatherleisureI finally started the buttonholes on my 1878 bathing suit. Three more buttonholes and nine buttons will finish the project. It ought to be finished by the end of the week.
So
Feb. 23rd, 2026 04:25 pmkoshka_the_catRemember how on Friday an actual car pulled in front of me and I had to slam on the brakes and the automatic braking system was all meh?
This morning, a small yellow plastic bag fluttered in front of my car, the auto braking started beeping, and the brakes slammed so hard that my things flew everywhere, coffee spilled, the Jeep behind me nearly rear ended me, and flung me forward enough that my hip, back, and shoulder hurt. I was so flustered with the force and the beeps from the car and all the cars beeping at me that I couldn't even figure out how to make the car move for a few moments.
I'm seriously considering trading it in for a ten to fifteen year old car. Except I also don't want ten to fifteen year old car issues. That's why I got this car.
Anyway, it was a long day and I'm happy to be home and still have the heating pad on my still sore shoulder.
The first thing I did when I got in my car on the way home was turn the auto braking off. I don't think I'd feel safe in a car with it again.
This morning, a small yellow plastic bag fluttered in front of my car, the auto braking started beeping, and the brakes slammed so hard that my things flew everywhere, coffee spilled, the Jeep behind me nearly rear ended me, and flung me forward enough that my hip, back, and shoulder hurt. I was so flustered with the force and the beeps from the car and all the cars beeping at me that I couldn't even figure out how to make the car move for a few moments.
I'm seriously considering trading it in for a ten to fifteen year old car. Except I also don't want ten to fifteen year old car issues. That's why I got this car.
Anyway, it was a long day and I'm happy to be home and still have the heating pad on my still sore shoulder.
The first thing I did when I got in my car on the way home was turn the auto braking off. I don't think I'd feel safe in a car with it again.
Weekend...
Feb. 22nd, 2026 07:00 pmkoshka_the_catMy only goal this weekend was to look for my missing car charger, which should be in my car. I didn't. It was a very relaxing weekend!
Too short though. The last two were three day weekends, as all weekends should be.
Too short though. The last two were three day weekends, as all weekends should be.