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September 05, 2005
In a pickle
I made my first-ever batch of pickles today -- pickled beets and my favorite, pickled onions. They look so pretty in their jars! I will upload a picture next time I'm at my computer. The apartment is smelling a little vinegary right now, but I am hopeful that in a few months the results will be worth it. And that the vinegar smell will be long gone.
Work is still -- still! -- crazy crazy. But assuming I get some stories done tonight, and go in early tomorrow, I might be within sight of end. I devoutly hope!
As far as my battle against the forces of corporate America, things are not as bad as there were -- or so it seems, at least. The hospital is "recoding" my surgery to be resubmitted to Empire Blue (Fly our friendly empirical skies!), and American Airlines is "looking for my luggage," and will be for the next ten weeks. Yeah, we'll see how well that "looking" goes. In the meantime, I got some new duds this weekend during tax-free week -- I don't think holding my breath is going to do any good.
There's not much to say about the horrible state of affairs in New Orleans and Mississippi right now that hasn't been said by CNN or the AP and all the other outlets reporting live. (Or, for that matter, by Rebecca or Shaya. The despair, the hopelessness and the grief are beyond words -- but the Red Cross, among others, is working to bring care and help to those who need it -- and thank God they are, since the victims of the hurricaine can use all the help there is out there and a lot more besides.
Posted by Jen at September 5, 2005 07:42 PM
Comments
I am glad that my senses were dulled from my terrible cold because even still the vinegar smell almost knocked me down when I came home last night. But in three month's time when I'm eating a pickled onion I will win the prize!
You didn't mention seeing Christina Applegate. Didn't that make everything in your life worth it?
Posted by: Nate at September 6, 2005 10:44 AM
post the recipe for your pickled beets!!!
i love me some pickled beets.
Posted by: shaya at September 10, 2005 11:27 PM