Bits and Pieces

I made it back home safe and sound on Tuesday after a nice visit with Dad and John. Mike picked me up at the airport and it was so nice to see him. No matter how wonderful a trip is -- even to St. Martin -- I always enjoy coming home to my own bed. Speaking of beds... I was overtaken by an obsessive impulse to wash all the bedding yesterday (sheets, blankets, comforter). It is so wonderful to snuggle down in a nice clean bed that feels and smells fresh and warm.

**Addendum: The above comments are no reflection on the state of bedding at my father's place. I had nice, clean sheets, comforter, and pillows. I was simply appreciating having clean linens at home. Apologies if someone was offended :)

Last night was the season finale of Top Chef. We had major TV service problems that I was on the phone about during the show as we could barely get reception (grrr...).  We did see that Hosea won. It is too bad that Carla gave over so much control to Kate Kasey, she really could have gotten it. I am glad Stefan lost; while he has skill, he doesn't put love into his cooking and his is too damned cocky.

I woke up this morning having decided I need to learn how to do Sudoku. I have no interest in it, really. I just don't want to feel so stupid that I don't understand what the heck it is and why everyone is so obsessed. I know I'm crazy...

My final note... I am reading an absolutely awful book (Nuclear Jellyfish by Tim Dorsey). I have read him before and hated him, but apparently had a fit of amnesia when I ordered this book. I paid $9.99 for the Kindle version, so now I am stuck finishing it because I'm too cheap to let my $$ go to waste.

I may be a little kooky, but it is not new, and you all still love me!

Have a great day!