… and while I’m at it… I love the time change, too!
I love Monday because it’s my day off! In essence, it’s like Sunday, except there’s no church, and the banks are open.
Monday is an interesting day to have off. The world moves differently. Folks seem friendlier, and less hurried. I can take my time with errands, and not fear I’ll be run over by some harried person in a parking lot, or have to listen to the pitiful wails of children kept out past their nap time. Monday is great day to have off… I highly recommend it!
I also like the time change. Most people act like it’s a real inconvenience, but honestly, what’s the big deal? Time is all a perception anyway. Each one of us gets the same amount, and we are free to use the time we’re given any way we wish. Why use it complaining about it? One good thing about the time change is that in six months the time change complainers will have something to complain about again.
Today was especially nice. I had a massage to work out all the aches and pains of the past few weeks. The bank was open, traffic was light, and the grocery store wasn’t mobbed. I even got some Christmas shopping done today! I’ve decided that since I’m out and about on Monday, I might as well start holiday shopping now rather than waiting until the last minute.
I made a pot of my favorite soup for dinner tonight (I’ll share the recipe in a minute). At the grocery store today I scored a wonderful buy on brie. Yes, guilty pleasure won out. At $2.29 each, I couldn’t just leave them there… so I bought two!
One of my business neighbors made my life a bit easier today. First she gave me an incredible massage, then she made a generous offer.
Give me three minutes, and I’ll start lamenting about the lack of space at the shop. I know most of the lack comes from my own perceptions. I’m extremely visual, and do not like too much disorder. I can take a few items that are being processed being out, but beyond that, I want things tucked away. The storage situation for back stock items and supplies has gone beyond my ability to function. As I wrote last night, I’m cleaning out the storage area frequently.
I told Caitlin (my sweet neighbor across the hall, and wonderful massage therapist) about my lack of storage. She offered me the use of her closet! Other than some cleaning supplies, she does not use it. We took a look and although it’s on the smallish side, and doesn’t have a lock…yet… it will be perfect for storing office supplies, paper products, brooms, and some other strange items that take up valuable space, and irk me every time I encounter them. Color me happy!
Now the soup!
In an issue of Sunset Magazine, I found what I like to refer to as a “Suggestion”. I am my mother’s daughter, and rarely follow any recipe I find (unless, I’m baking). I enjoy making alterations as I see fit. This recipe was perfect for altering.
Italian Chicken Sausage Soup
Ingredients::
1 package Italian Chicken Sausages, removed from the casings (I like the Isernio brand).
2 cartons Wolfgang Puck Organic Free Range Chicken Broth (This broth is so perfectly seasoned you don’t have to add salt)
1 small organic leek, chopped
1 bunch organic rainbow chard, chopped
Olive oil
That’s all! No seasonings necessary because the sausage and the chicken broth have you covered!
In a large pot, heat olive oil, and saute leeks with sausage. When the leeks and sausage are done, add both cartons of broth. Bring to a boil. Add chard, let soup come back to a boil to soften chard, about 5 minutes. Done!
I like to let the soup sit for 15-20 minutes to cool. It’s great with toast, or biscuits. My cat likes it, too!
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