I wish I had something zany and fascinating to report but I don’t. I lead a dull life – which has had its ichor sucked out of it thanks to work. The Other Doctor and the Nurse Practioner both went on holiday, leaving Urs Truly to put out all fires and wait tables. Needless to say I haven’t had time to do much of anything let alone read or write blogs. I wanted Spo-fans to know I was still alive. Also, The Board of Directors Here at Spo-Reflections threatened bodily harm if I don’t ‘put out something right now”. They have all the patience of a boiling tea-kettle.
Here’s all the news that’s fit to print – precise if not too imaginative.
The Monsoon season started, which brings in frequent rains (good) and humidity (bad).
Speaking of water, the reverse osmosis water filter repairman comes in a week. Meanwhile we are drinking tap water when we drink water at all. I’ve learned to chill a pitcher of it to make it more palatable (for the only ice we have is brought in from convenience stores).
I have yet to open any of the birthday bottles of booze (no time!) but I did start nibbling at the birthday cheese. Last night for small chocolate cone we had Roquefort cheese. I don’t believe I’ve ever had any until now. It was fantastic. It was complex, pungent, and bursting with umami – like my men. Indulging in proper food makes me realize how uninteresting and tasteless is my usual fodder eaten on a daily basis. This weekend I try the Red Leicester. Hot puppies!
I am up to the year 1661 in Mr. Pepys’ diary. Reading between the discreet references I’ve concluded he was rather lecherous with the maid-servants. It is a fun read, but it reminds me when I am on death’s door I need to discard my own decades of diaries lest there is talk after I am gone.
This weekend I get my shoes shined. The black ones.
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July 12, 2018 at 8:02 AM
David
Life is short, eat the good stuff.
July 12, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Urspo
I see the wisdom in this more and more as I age.
July 12, 2018 at 11:31 AM
anne marie in philly
talk about dull – I took tomorrow off work for a mental health day. I am going mattress/box spring shopping. oh joy.
July 12, 2018 at 12:33 PM
Urspo
call Kaspar mattress; they sent it to you in an amazing small box.
July 12, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Debra She Who Seeks
Yes, burn your diaries and clear your browser history and porn stash. Leave no evidence behind.
July 12, 2018 at 12:33 PM
Urspo
The browser history is regularly expunged. Porn stash? how 90s.
July 12, 2018 at 2:33 PM
finlaygray
The boring mundane days are good…..they are the carbohydrate of life
July 13, 2018 at 7:56 AM
Urspo
Indeed. They make up the majority of our days – they are what we miss when the chips are down
July 12, 2018 at 2:57 PM
itsmyhusbandandme
Red Leicester? Boy you know how to live dangerously.
JP
July 13, 2018 at 7:57 AM
Urspo
I try some this weekend. Wish me luck
July 12, 2018 at 3:20 PM
Todd Gunther
I am so glad i read your entry. How else would I find out that Warrior Queen is going mattress shopping tomorrow?
Any way, what the hell interesting things has the BoD been up to lately? Hmmm?, he said lecherously.
July 13, 2018 at 7:57 AM
Urspo
Up to no good, that’s certain. I will go have a look-see in the Board room to see what shenanigans and outrage they are doing
July 12, 2018 at 9:46 PM
Practical Parsimony
I need to read Pepys diary. I really don’t want to lead an exciting life. This boring life makes me tired! I wrote about the dentist and store bought loaf bread today. But, tomorrow has the possibility of excitement as I am going to catch a raccoon.
July 13, 2018 at 7:58 AM
Urspo
I will stop by yours this weekend to find out what happened to the raccoon. Funny how you bring this up for I just heard a podcast all about the raccoon.
July 14, 2018 at 6:55 PM
Ron
Discard your diaries when you’re on Death’s Door? Heaven forfend, send them to me (if I’m still alive and in my right mind). I’ll make sure they’re published.