Friday This and That

     I'm using Friday to post my spending log, but  more for me and the one or two of you that gave an apple. Whether a surprise or an annoyance, perhaps  dear readers will see two Friday posts from me-a sort of  This and That of life. There is still more to life than COVID, and more to my life than just work, though hard to see. 

What's top of mind: Thinking of the To Do list, mine and mostly my daughters of what needs to get organized before next Monday at 8:00 a.m. She literally has not sorted one box or items since all got dragged home in May. It'll get done-has to, but the disorganization drives me a little nutty. She isn't working the weekend before, so will have a couple full days, though lost her mornings next week as the school asked her to work 10:30-6:00 each day. 

It's my  MIL's 80th birthday on Sunday and we are having as socially a distanced event as can be managed. Tonight I have to put together the e-mails and memories into individually sealed  envelopes or tucked in cards. It feels like we just celebrated her 75th, but obviously five years ago, her first birthday after my FIL passed away. 

Where I'm going: I  have back to back Saturday and Sunday trips to the lake for a baby shower and then  the before mentioned birthday. I am making a quick stop at the farmers market tomorrow to get fresh flowers for my MIL. My big excitement for the week will be to get the bananas and garbage bags I forgot to buy. Living the dream. Two years ago today we spent the day i the Mont Martre neighborhood and visited Sacre Couer. Someday, again.  

What I'm watching: Don't judge me, but I started watching The Crown on Netflix. I know it is a highly fictionalized version of life in Buckingham Palace since shortly after World War II, but being the Anglophile tha tI am, I watch with my phone, pausing and looking up facts to compare with the show. Iv'e been watching for well over a week now, and while fascinating, let's just day it isn't exactly keeping me awake. The clothes though! 

I'm also caught up on the BBC Casualty and Holby City-both watched on Brit Box. Is anyone else a viewer? Anyone wan tot discuss storylines and characters with me? Who's annoyed with Fenisha not talking with Ethan? Who wants Cameron to just go away forever, and maybe take Nikki with him?

What I'm reading: I'm trying to diversify my blog reading a bit and am looking for suggestions. I have reread a couple books, but not really in the mood to start a new one. I'm also just starting to read a screen play, written by my daughter and her friend, based on the book her friend wrote and published in early spring. I am unfamiliar with screen pay format, but the start is fascinating to see the details that need to be considered differently when creating something that will be turned into a movie. 

What I'm listening to: I've been streaming BBC World Services, both the lie, and some of the recorded programs. Maybe it's just another filter, but I have to step away from US News. I'd love some recommendations for a few podcasts as well. 

What I'm eating: I'm cheating again and we're having the Aldi Gyro's for supper tonight. I think as a substitute for take out, they hit the mark really well. I'll make homemade  air fryer french fires as well, my favorite side to have. I need to make Tika Masala at least once more before DD2 leaves, but then it might be a while. It make sos much, and while she'll eat for several days after, I'd need to freeze so many portions as its not vegan, and DH still is not a fan. I'm enjoying my favorite sandwich-hummus, cucumber, tomato and cheese on a multi grain bread. There is no comparison to fresh produce this time of year. Dang my poor gardening skills. 

     I'm sure there are other "What's" in life I could add, so may expand over time. How would you respond to any of the categories? What's the this and that in your life?