Still in the Stable in Everyday Ramblings
- April 2, 2015, 10:04 p.m.
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One of the cool things about a site like Prosebox is that I can post a messy picture like this. It is not a card worthy perfectly composed shot but instead is a vivid representation of vibrant human interaction with nature. I walk by these tulips everyday (usually in the early morning dark doing my stair challenge) and I can’t say I have ever been more attracted to a stand of flowers in my life.
I actually look forward to seeing them every day and am a little melancholy that they are beginning to fade.
Generally though I am both enjoying spring and am a bit down at the same time. A week out and I am still not feeling well. Although I still haven’t a clue of the cause at least I am getting a clear picture of the symptoms and am getting better at managing them. I was able to work from home today, which made that a lot easier.
I woke up at 4 AM after having a night sweat so intense my flannel top sheet was soaked all the way through. It is kind of like I am having a really bad monthly cycle that goes on and on and menopause all at once in one big extravaganza but my body has forgotten how and is struggling to adapt.
As pretty much everybody who reads here is female I think you might be able to imagine the malaise and discomfort.
I was thinking maybe like Merlin I am starting to live backwards in time but then Kes pointed out that if that were true I’d need to work another 40 years. Eek. If I had 40 years I would definitely get a professional degree and get the heck out of Dodge and away from Nimrod post haste. He is so clueless!
Now that I know this mystery episode is hormonal though I can do targeted yoga, take long warm baths, eat chocolate every few hours and keep a low profile. I was able to teach both my classes and other than Monday afternoon where I just slept have been able to work and get my basic chores done.
On Sunday I am going down to Salem to spend Easter with Kes, Most Honorable, Leo and Jack (Diego and Carlo’s cat cousins) and am very much looking forward to spending time with them all.
And next week will be chock full.
Oh, the fish and seafood class was fascinating. It was more like cooking entertainment than a class, two gorgeous young willowy dieticians, and ten “students” in a small teaching kitchen for new mothers and a spectacular view of the spring squalls moving across the river.
We watched as they chatted and made…
Smoked Salmon Spread
White Fish Ceviche
Mediterranean Tuna Salad (with garbanzo beans and no mayonnaise)
Seaweed Risotto (with barley instead of rice and with walnuts)
Shrimp Frittata with Mozzarella & Ricotta (This was so good!)
And… Lemon-Garlic Sardine Fettuccine
We ate it all. Yum. I didn’t even know what ceviche is (and certainly had never made it before) but now I do. The handouts are good and include a lot about safety and how to buy seafood as well as including all the recipes. I think I will try variations on them all. They used lots and lots of herbs and lemon.
Next month I am taking their class on cooking more obscure greens. Now I know what to expect I am sure I will have fun.
And fingers crossed I will feel better by then too.
Last updated April 02, 2015
gypsy spirit ⋅ April 02, 2015
I see nothing messy about that pic...tulips are beautiful...thanks.
Hope you are soon feeling better. hugs p
noko gypsy spirit ⋅ April 03, 2015
Thanks you!
Lyn ⋅ April 03, 2015
May your inner pony soon be out running!
Your tulips are gorgeous.
Zipster ⋅ April 03, 2015
I would so love to take those classes! Tuna with chickpeas and no mayo sounds delicious.
noko Zipster ⋅ April 03, 2015
1/2 15 ounce can chickpeas, 1 5 to 6 oz can water packed chunk light tuna, drained and flaked, 1/2 finely diced large red bell pepper, 1/4 finely chopped red onion, 1/4 chopped fresh parsley, 2 teaspoons capers (rinsed), 3/4 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary (it grows everywhere here), two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix it together and serve on greens or bread. It has 10 grams of fiber per serving!
Zipster noko ⋅ April 03, 2015
Oh thank you! Not only will I enjoy this, but my husband will too. Thank you.
woman in the moon ⋅ April 03, 2015
The tulip picture is lovely. Perfection is overrated. I"m glad you saved the pic and the flowers for us.
edna million ⋅ April 10, 2015
Gorgeous tulips!! How cheery they are! I'm hoping to see some tomorrow in a More Spring-Advanced Town. I had to google ceviche, which I'd heard of but didn't know what it was. Yum! All the dishes sound delicious.
Deleted user ⋅ April 26, 2015
Love those tulips ! None of mine came up this year and I was so disappointed:-( I would have loved and need cooking classes!