Bedspread, Earring. Shoulder, Blood Boobs and Carnage

For ages, I have been hunting for a new bed spread. I didn’t want a quilt or a duvet or anything like that, just a throw I guess. I finally found one at Sears, I don’t like it as well as the one I had, but the under part of that one was shot and I was unable to launder it properly any more.


It’s as stiff as a board and maybe I should wash it first. I tried to manhandle it myself. Joke, my shoulder would not take it.  Matt was out for a while so when he came in we got it sorted out.  I am not one for masses of pillows or cushions. Don’t want to mess with that stuff when I go to bed. I was surprised it came by UPS. I thought Sears had their own trucks.

I should mention, having groused about my shoulder yesterday, I phoned my doc and discovered they

are closed for the week. Nice!! In fact, if I really need to, I can go to their main office in the next town, but I started going to this centre because it is just up the road, not a 3/4 hr. drive. I also discovered a blogging friend who has much more to complain about than I do which promptly made me feel a whining Minnie. One knows there are people out there far worse off than oneself, but when you are hurting, it's difficult to remember others.

I didn't do the Blood, Boobs and Carnage blogfest because I figured I hadn't anything to add. However, having put down the Harry Dresden book I was reading, it occurred to me that the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher are a perfect fit. There is always lots of blood and carnage when Dresden is around and many of his books feature the most gorgeous women whom, I would presume, were not flat chested, otherwise what man would describe them as gorgeous? In the last few books he has been signed on as the Winter Knight working for Queen Mab, the wickedest of the queens of the fae. She is certainly described as unattainably beautiful, or wickedly beautiful. So, sorry Alex, I could have joined your BB and C fest after all.

For lunch today I had some Asparagus Pesto (I posted the recipe the other day) delicious. I don’t know why I don’t think of eating it more often. I use it for starters at a dinner party, but never think of having it for lunch. Would you believe I dropped another earring? This time I knew where it was. Had to take all the drawers out of the bedroom dresser in order to get at it. I never do this kind of thing – not sure why I have started doing so now.


Asparagus with Curry Butter

2 tsp butter, melted
1 tsp curry powder (see Tip)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely diced
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

1. Combine butter, curry powder, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the curry butter into the asparagus; toss to coat.

Servings: 4 Yield: 1/2 cup each

Tip: Check the ingredient label on your brand of curry powder: if it has added salt (as some do), you may omit the salt in the recipe or salt to taste.

Source: Eating Well

Have a great day