Fee-fi-pho-fum

 

A pot of my fake pho with extra ginger for "dampness" on the qi (life force.) According to traditional Chinese medicine, brought on by "prolonged exposure to cold and damp environments." Duh.

It was 2 weeks ago today when we first came down with this cold. Both of us slowly on the mend, but what a long, draggy thing. Thank goodness for the freezer and stocked pantry, because we've been eating well-- even a tricky medium-rare roast beef dinner last night to celebrate the Seahawks. (If that day ever comes when I can't cook, go ahead and push the panic button.)

I even returned to my gym yesterday for the first time in weeks. After a half hour of the lightest exercise, I was spent. But hey, at least I went. It's going to take time to get back into normal physical routines. Our bodies are exhausted.

Speaking of food, Thanksgiving is the week for it-- ether highly anticipated or dreaded, depending on the cook. I'm old and I've done this meal at least 50 times, so you could say I have it down. 

One more shopping trip today for salad and fresh vegetables, then we're set. Wednesday is baking and prep day. My sister flies in from Las Vegas tomorrow (she is staying with Dave in Enunclaw because our house is full) and Amanda and family arrive Wednesday night. They will stay until Saturday.

Other than football, we've been working through Ken Burns new "Leonardo" program on PBS. It moves along a little faster than most of his series, but I miss Peter Coyote's droning voice.