Nothing is new forever, and my first week of living alone has come to an end. It has been a fun adventure, made easy since no one died. Everything about the house and the neighborhood remained the same.
Neighbor Joyce invited me to go with her to vote in the primary. I remember walking to vote in the election last year, but it was more fun to ride with her today. I wondered if Kacey would notice the small “I voted” sticker that I put on my top. She did not notice, but it didn’t smell like bacon or meat, either.
Lunch was odd. I had real food in the house, but I wanted to begin using up things that had been left here. The little package of noodles seemed innocent enough. There were two packets inside the box – one was chicken seasoning and the other chili. This must have belonged to son John $, so I expected to like it. When the noodles were cooked, I added the chicken seasoning. I wish I had stopped there. I think the chili did not age well, it being a bit funky. I ate most of it and let Kacey have the rest. So far there are no ill effects. The dog and I also shared a sweet potato that I sliced and air fried. That was much better for us and tasted good.
In the afternoon I had a lovely chat with friend Karen. She phoned when I was longing to talk to her and hadn’t tried to call. After catching up on news, I asked if she still ate popcorn. I remembered she had some on a daily basis several years ago and told niece Chrissie about it when she was here. The answer was yes! When eaten plain or with very little seasoning, it’s considered a healthy snack. Chrissie and I had popcorn several times while playing the game Boggle each evening. I won’t play the word game by myself, but I could have solo popcorn.
I think living alone has been properly launched and look forward to things as yet untried.
Mehrling Muse 
There is a whole world out there…go for it.
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There is nothing new, and every thing is new. At the risk of sounding cliche, ‘rock on!’
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Your days are full now, but wait until the weather is nicer and you begin gardening again. Kacey will enjoy that, sleeping out in the sun while you toil in the garden.
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I trimmed one crepe myrtle tree this afternoon. The great spring rush has started here.
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Yes, your weather sounds beautiful. We have cooled down but I see my barberry has tiny buds already!
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your day’s are going Full day. Very nice you doing gardening. You Chat with friend Karen. You living alone has been properly launched and look forward to things as yet.
Tack care,Anee!
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The days are peaceful.
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Thank you so much my friend. Iam so happy!
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I like using up stuff when I’m alone too. I tend to keep stuff too long as I hate to throw food away. Glad you and Kacey enjoyed the noodles! Hope the rets of your week goes well. xo
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It’s lovely to have a kindred spirit, one who uses up food. xo
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💕💕
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When I’m cooking for myself, I have “odd” meals. I love carbs and veggies and can easily forego meat. Never met a noodle or potato that I didn’t love! Living the nothing life is wonderful!
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I would choose fruit, meat, and carbs. We could meet over pasta, potatoes, polenta, and peas.
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That would work! I like eggs too for protein.
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