RANT: I'm angry... and fed up... and really pissed off...
I'm so tired of all the selfishness and ignorance...
I spend my days helping traumatized nurses and doctors cope...
people who save the lives of the IGNORANT when they go out and party and don't give a crap who around them might get sick...
who's parents or grand parents or 11 year old sister or 21 year old brother gets COVID and dies a horrible terrifying excruciating death ALONE with the traumatized nurses and doctors at their sides...
Those who think it's no big deal anymore in NYC because they're just so 'over this whole COVID thing' and it's 'too hot to wear a mask' and it's safe here...
NYC COVID numbers are inching up AGAIN... slowly but steadily a little at a time because people just can't follow directions... put their entitlement on hold until we get this virus past us... WEAR YOUR DAMN MASK... stay apart... It seems IGNORANCE is more contagious than COVID...
How could you all forget... the constant sirens... the truckloads of body bags... 22,000 New Yorkers DEAD... the hospital in the Javits Center... the hospital in Central Park... the USNS Comfort Hospital Ship in NY harbor... the mass graves on Hart Island...
The fear we all felt just being near one another when we had to go to the market for food... disinfecting ourselves and our groceries and our Mail and packages... shortages of paper goods, meat, staples... does everyone have AMNESIA?
ugh... rant over!!
Monday, 6 July 2020
Herbed No Knead Overnight Bread
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
Today was the 3H club... hazy, hot and humid... temperature topped out at 93°F here in the Big Steaming Apple. There were supposed to be afternoon thunderstorms but oddly enough we got the thunder and darkness for about an hour... but no rain... just a light drizzle for a few minutes...
It was a bread day... been wanting to make the overnight no knead bread into something more... today something more happened with delicious results. Once the dough rose and was ready I spread it out on the board in a large rectangle... spread a mixture of basil, parsley and a bit of olive oil lightly processed over it, then rolled it up the long way and baked it as usual. It came out thoroughly scented by the herbs... the hubs fussed over how good it was... the olive oil making the bread a bit more moist than usual. Must have been good... we ate half the loaf at supper along with a crisp green salad and leftover grilled chicken.
I read once that at 92°F the brain begins to overheat and thoughts become less cohesive and more chaotic... maybe that explains the behavior of those who say things like, 'I'm so over this virus' when asked by a reporter why no mask... or 'it's too hot for a mask' ~sigh~
I spend my days helping nurses, doctors and other health care workers cope with the trauma of caring for COVID patients... it is an honor to assist in any way I can. I am infuriated by the casual indifference some take toward this virus. It has stolen the joy of so many lives... left so many dead and debilitated... I am at a loss to explain this denial of reality and facts....
All I can say is PLEASE wear your mask... take this pandemic seriously... don't become a statistic...
Stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Today was the 3H club... hazy, hot and humid... temperature topped out at 93°F here in the Big Steaming Apple. There were supposed to be afternoon thunderstorms but oddly enough we got the thunder and darkness for about an hour... but no rain... just a light drizzle for a few minutes...
It was a bread day... been wanting to make the overnight no knead bread into something more... today something more happened with delicious results. Once the dough rose and was ready I spread it out on the board in a large rectangle... spread a mixture of basil, parsley and a bit of olive oil lightly processed over it, then rolled it up the long way and baked it as usual. It came out thoroughly scented by the herbs... the hubs fussed over how good it was... the olive oil making the bread a bit more moist than usual. Must have been good... we ate half the loaf at supper along with a crisp green salad and leftover grilled chicken.
I read once that at 92°F the brain begins to overheat and thoughts become less cohesive and more chaotic... maybe that explains the behavior of those who say things like, 'I'm so over this virus' when asked by a reporter why no mask... or 'it's too hot for a mask' ~sigh~
I spend my days helping nurses, doctors and other health care workers cope with the trauma of caring for COVID patients... it is an honor to assist in any way I can. I am infuriated by the casual indifference some take toward this virus. It has stolen the joy of so many lives... left so many dead and debilitated... I am at a loss to explain this denial of reality and facts....
All I can say is PLEASE wear your mask... take this pandemic seriously... don't become a statistic...
Stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Sunday, 5 July 2020
Grilled Spicy Chicken & Grilled Zucchini - Quarantine 4th
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
We had a very small celebration for the 4th... socially distancing with the in-laws... watching the locals... so many folks had their own fireworks 💥 display in our area... it was LOUD... Mr Sam hid in the basement 😿🙀... the four of us enjoyed the view from the deck. The weather was kind... temperatures in the high seventies during the evening with low humidity made for a delightful night.
We dined on typical 4th fare... hot dogs... burgers... baby back ribs slow cooked in the oven then briefly charred on the grill... red white and blue fruit salad (watermelon & blueberries in a white bowl 😂) red and white wines and delectable pastries... (gifts from our guests) mini cannoli & teeny fruit tarts... sweet and refreshing... along with our coffee.
Today the heat came roaring back topping 94° in some areas... humidity ramping up to 'sticky' as night fell. Following our weekly visit to Mom <she is healthy & safe> the hubs and I were able to dine al fresco before the uncomfortability factor ramped up <along with several not so distant buggies that insisted upon landing on us... ickkkk>
Grilled chicken thighs rubbed with a combination of paprika, garlic, onion, red pepper flake, salt & pepper along with grilled zucchini a crisp green salad and wine... Sauvignon Blanc for me... Malbec for him... the chicken got rubbed on Friday and by today the flavors were bold and spicy.
As we tune into the news we are disheartened to learn that 40 of our 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID cases with hospitalizations soaring... the Big Apple is also seeing an increase since NYC's re-opening at Phase 2. Phase 3 begins tomorrow... restaurants and bars will not reopen as previously thought... much to our relief... there has been a direct correlation between increases in dine-in restaurant spending and COVID cases rising as states have re-opened. We worry for our loved ones in all parts of the US as the virus spreads unchecked throughout our population. Please stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
We had a very small celebration for the 4th... socially distancing with the in-laws... watching the locals... so many folks had their own fireworks 💥 display in our area... it was LOUD... Mr Sam hid in the basement 😿🙀... the four of us enjoyed the view from the deck. The weather was kind... temperatures in the high seventies during the evening with low humidity made for a delightful night.
We dined on typical 4th fare... hot dogs... burgers... baby back ribs slow cooked in the oven then briefly charred on the grill... red white and blue fruit salad (watermelon & blueberries in a white bowl 😂) red and white wines and delectable pastries... (gifts from our guests) mini cannoli & teeny fruit tarts... sweet and refreshing... along with our coffee.
Today the heat came roaring back topping 94° in some areas... humidity ramping up to 'sticky' as night fell. Following our weekly visit to Mom <she is healthy & safe> the hubs and I were able to dine al fresco before the uncomfortability factor ramped up <along with several not so distant buggies that insisted upon landing on us... ickkkk>
Grilled chicken thighs rubbed with a combination of paprika, garlic, onion, red pepper flake, salt & pepper along with grilled zucchini a crisp green salad and wine... Sauvignon Blanc for me... Malbec for him... the chicken got rubbed on Friday and by today the flavors were bold and spicy.
As we tune into the news we are disheartened to learn that 40 of our 50 states are seeing a rise in COVID cases with hospitalizations soaring... the Big Apple is also seeing an increase since NYC's re-opening at Phase 2. Phase 3 begins tomorrow... restaurants and bars will not reopen as previously thought... much to our relief... there has been a direct correlation between increases in dine-in restaurant spending and COVID cases rising as states have re-opened. We worry for our loved ones in all parts of the US as the virus spreads unchecked throughout our population. Please stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Friday, 3 July 2020
Tilapia & Tater Tots
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
Thunderstorms cracked and lightening zipped across the sky today during a hot humid afternoon. As it began to drizzle I opened up the sunsetter awning covering part of our deck and our new seedlings... protection to withstand the deluge to come. Moments later the rains poured down in earnest drenching the thirsty grass and dusty trees. Our garden almost glowed with happiness drinking in the rain and cooling down from the days soggy heat. I stood under the awning enjoying the cool air and marveled at the intensity of the storm. After only about half an hour the skies cleared for a short while and the sun returned giving each droplet in the grass a bit of sparkle. But it was not to last... the rain has settled in for the night.
Mr Sam huddled under the awning next to me, secure in his box... the back against the house giving him a small cave. He doesn't like thunderstorms and so I stayed with him until the crashing abated. As he relaxed I went inside to make supper (he is leashed out on the deck as we live on a busy street)
Tonite's fare... tilapia in a bright wine sauce with tater tots and a big crisp salad.. accompanied by a cold glass of wine. Our appetites wane in the heat and so a lite dinner was the choice. Later on a dish of Haagen Dazs Coffee Chip ice cream cooled us off the rest of the way.
Watching the virus spread across this country we love is heartbreaking. We hope that folks take the CDC warnings seriously and stay safe over this holiday weekend. It is hard to skip beloved celebrations, but I keep my Mom in my thoughts as I know the longer it takes for everyone to comply... the longer she will be confined to her apartment and lonely...
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Thunderstorms cracked and lightening zipped across the sky today during a hot humid afternoon. As it began to drizzle I opened up the sunsetter awning covering part of our deck and our new seedlings... protection to withstand the deluge to come. Moments later the rains poured down in earnest drenching the thirsty grass and dusty trees. Our garden almost glowed with happiness drinking in the rain and cooling down from the days soggy heat. I stood under the awning enjoying the cool air and marveled at the intensity of the storm. After only about half an hour the skies cleared for a short while and the sun returned giving each droplet in the grass a bit of sparkle. But it was not to last... the rain has settled in for the night.
Mr Sam huddled under the awning next to me, secure in his box... the back against the house giving him a small cave. He doesn't like thunderstorms and so I stayed with him until the crashing abated. As he relaxed I went inside to make supper (he is leashed out on the deck as we live on a busy street)
Tonite's fare... tilapia in a bright wine sauce with tater tots and a big crisp salad.. accompanied by a cold glass of wine. Our appetites wane in the heat and so a lite dinner was the choice. Later on a dish of Haagen Dazs Coffee Chip ice cream cooled us off the rest of the way.
Watching the virus spread across this country we love is heartbreaking. We hope that folks take the CDC warnings seriously and stay safe over this holiday weekend. It is hard to skip beloved celebrations, but I keep my Mom in my thoughts as I know the longer it takes for everyone to comply... the longer she will be confined to her apartment and lonely...
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Thursday, 2 July 2020
Taco Bell & Exponential COVID
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
It's getting hotter by the day here in the Big Sweaty Apple...humidity rising as well... as the 4th of July approaches. We are hearing less fireworks these days as people hold their stash to celebrate on the day.
Today was the day to pay bills <ugh> catch up on paperwork and calls... cell service is spotty at best <thanks AT&T> usually by the fourth attempt at least I can sometimes get through. Took a drive to the waters edge tonite... we have the Long Island Sound nearby... the park was so crowded... didn't get out to walk... instead used the opportunity to call Mom and chat while sitting in the AC car and watching the water.
It was getting late and so instead of cooking, stopped by on the way back and grabbed Taco Bell to go... Mexican pizza, tacos & burritos later we sat outside and ate out on the deck. It was nice to just relax and eat... the food was passable... and I didn't have to cook or clean up... today was a day off.
Watching the news tonite I am saddened to see the scenario repeating that we experienced here in NYC back in March and April... nurses and doctors running out of PPE... long lines for tests... hospitals running out of beds... and the number of cases rising exponentially... in excess of 54,000 new cases tonite.
We need the federal government to implement a nationwide strategy of promoting mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. This isn't rocket science... we know what to do... how many more have to die needlessly before we learn?
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
It's getting hotter by the day here in the Big Sweaty Apple...humidity rising as well... as the 4th of July approaches. We are hearing less fireworks these days as people hold their stash to celebrate on the day.
Today was the day to pay bills <ugh> catch up on paperwork and calls... cell service is spotty at best <thanks AT&T> usually by the fourth attempt at least I can sometimes get through. Took a drive to the waters edge tonite... we have the Long Island Sound nearby... the park was so crowded... didn't get out to walk... instead used the opportunity to call Mom and chat while sitting in the AC car and watching the water.
It was getting late and so instead of cooking, stopped by on the way back and grabbed Taco Bell to go... Mexican pizza, tacos & burritos later we sat outside and ate out on the deck. It was nice to just relax and eat... the food was passable... and I didn't have to cook or clean up... today was a day off.
Watching the news tonite I am saddened to see the scenario repeating that we experienced here in NYC back in March and April... nurses and doctors running out of PPE... long lines for tests... hospitals running out of beds... and the number of cases rising exponentially... in excess of 54,000 new cases tonite.
We need the federal government to implement a nationwide strategy of promoting mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. This isn't rocket science... we know what to do... how many more have to die needlessly before we learn?
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
Baba Ghanouj & Cajun Tilapia
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
Tonite the weather is lovely... temperature in the low 70's... delightful humidity... quiet outside... no ambulance sirens whining... the constant booms of fireworks subdued after weeks of crackles and bangs... it is peaceful and calm here in the Big Apple.
Still no cell service here at home ~thanks AT&T~ today was another 45 minute call to their tech support team asking for help in fixing the problem ~sigh~
Supper was a two pronged affair... appetizer of charred and roasted eggplant baba ghanouj served alongside chips... followed by Cajun style roasted tilapia... spicy, moist and tender... a crisp green salad graced with home grown radishes, their leaves chiffonade over the top... a glass of Malbec rounded out the meal.
The news is sobering... 45 states report an increase in COVID cases... the US exceeding 50,000 new cases for the first time tonight. My heart breaks for the patients and their families... the health care workers who are terrified of getting sick or infecting their loved ones but still show up for work every shift...
Please folks... take this virus seriously... wear a mask... wash those hands... stay home if you can... and don't forget to keep your distance. Too many of us can carry the virus without showing symptoms for up to fourteen days... we now have a new outbreak here in NY from a young gal who returned from Florida and infected her neighborhood.
Please stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Tonite the weather is lovely... temperature in the low 70's... delightful humidity... quiet outside... no ambulance sirens whining... the constant booms of fireworks subdued after weeks of crackles and bangs... it is peaceful and calm here in the Big Apple.
Still no cell service here at home ~thanks AT&T~ today was another 45 minute call to their tech support team asking for help in fixing the problem ~sigh~
Supper was a two pronged affair... appetizer of charred and roasted eggplant baba ghanouj served alongside chips... followed by Cajun style roasted tilapia... spicy, moist and tender... a crisp green salad graced with home grown radishes, their leaves chiffonade over the top... a glass of Malbec rounded out the meal.
The news is sobering... 45 states report an increase in COVID cases... the US exceeding 50,000 new cases for the first time tonight. My heart breaks for the patients and their families... the health care workers who are terrified of getting sick or infecting their loved ones but still show up for work every shift...
Please folks... take this virus seriously... wear a mask... wash those hands... stay home if you can... and don't forget to keep your distance. Too many of us can carry the virus without showing symptoms for up to fourteen days... we now have a new outbreak here in NY from a young gal who returned from Florida and infected her neighborhood.
Please stay safe & healthy 💞
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Tuesday, 30 June 2020
Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad
Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
Today was a warm, dry day with blue skies and puffy clouds slowly moving by on a light breeze. The high temperature was in the low 80's... the AC is now shut off on the 2nd floor bedrooms and an exhaust fan is bringing in the cool night air... don't you prefer sleeping in a fresh breeze? It feels so comforting and pleasant rather than the conditioned air of the AC unit.
AT&T's local tower disaster continues into today... thank goodness for FaceTime & WhatsApp... new ways to conduct sessions by thinking outside the box allowed me to feel more relaxed today and let go of the stress of no cell service.
The hubs worked with our son today putting up sheet rock and getting their 2nd floor ready for spackling and painting. He was pleased to be able to finish up his job early and giv an assist.
Supper was very late tonite, eating after the guys finished up their work and the hubs came home to shower... leftover turkey loaf accompanied by a refreshing watermelon salad... such a quick and easy one to put together. Of course we enjoyed a glass of wine <red for him and white for me>... followed by a slice each of the ugliest Raspberry Almond Olive Oil Cake ever.
I have decided that the recipe was flawed... I checked it over several times and can find no error in following its instructions. It is doomed to the circular file.
Dr Fauci testified before congress today... hearing that we might hit 100,000 cases per day in the next few weeks is terrifying... as is the PICU syndrome <a form of PTSD and traumatic brain injury combined> folks are discovering after being hospitalized and vented for COVID. PLEASE take the warnings seriously folks... share your thoughts with your loved ones... we must try to keep everyone alive that we can through this crisis ❤️
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
Today was a warm, dry day with blue skies and puffy clouds slowly moving by on a light breeze. The high temperature was in the low 80's... the AC is now shut off on the 2nd floor bedrooms and an exhaust fan is bringing in the cool night air... don't you prefer sleeping in a fresh breeze? It feels so comforting and pleasant rather than the conditioned air of the AC unit.
AT&T's local tower disaster continues into today... thank goodness for FaceTime & WhatsApp... new ways to conduct sessions by thinking outside the box allowed me to feel more relaxed today and let go of the stress of no cell service.
The hubs worked with our son today putting up sheet rock and getting their 2nd floor ready for spackling and painting. He was pleased to be able to finish up his job early and giv an assist.
Supper was very late tonite, eating after the guys finished up their work and the hubs came home to shower... leftover turkey loaf accompanied by a refreshing watermelon salad... such a quick and easy one to put together. Of course we enjoyed a glass of wine <red for him and white for me>... followed by a slice each of the ugliest Raspberry Almond Olive Oil Cake ever.
I have decided that the recipe was flawed... I checked it over several times and can find no error in following its instructions. It is doomed to the circular file.
Dr Fauci testified before congress today... hearing that we might hit 100,000 cases per day in the next few weeks is terrifying... as is the PICU syndrome <a form of PTSD and traumatic brain injury combined> folks are discovering after being hospitalized and vented for COVID. PLEASE take the warnings seriously folks... share your thoughts with your loved ones... we must try to keep everyone alive that we can through this crisis ❤️
How was your day? What's on your plate? Thoughts?
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