Sorry. Been away having fun, and left this place to collect dust. This week’s word is: yellow

Another busy week so, it’s things off the top of my head:

round
flip
plug
light
dark
yellow

Oops! Sorry!

Today’s word is: inconsistent

Friday was an absolutely beautiful day, but I had to restrain myself and not walk all over creation, as I am supposed to be resting my ankle.

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These are… meh. But it was a lovely day for walking and looking for them yesterday.

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These are for Anne, who had grave concerns about the hopscotch pictures.

That really isn’t anywhere accessible to young, gullible kids.

Since participation is still light, this week’s scavenger hunt is for squares.

So, Monday I got x-rays taken, to make sure I hadn’t done any serious damage. The answer turned out to be that as far as the x-rays are concerned, there’s nothing wrong.

However, I did, apparently, manage to break one of the titanium screws they put in to hold the plate.

The ortho doctor I spoke to said that although this is not common, it’s also not unusual, and tends to happen when there is a tiny amount of movement over time.

However, the broken screw is nowhere near the area I’m having swelling and discomfort. In fact, there is nothing in the x-ray to indicate why I would be having any issues. But at least I know there is no reason I shouldn’t continue my normal activities. And I also know that the break did heal completely, so that’s something else good.

In theory, I’m resting and relaxing this week. Except that resting for me, means I’ve been walking more slowly and avoiding hills. I don’t seem to be getting much in the way of fewer steps.

And here is a pretty picture for you, in case you were interested in seeing how my ankle looks on the inside, two years later.

The broken screw is the lowest one on the plate, closest to my ankle. The two long screws on the other side, are the ones that ache all the time, especially when the weather changes. But that’s been a constant since the surgery, and nothing I’m worried about.

Today’s game is in honor of my niece, from her visit yesterday. Today’s word is: joy

All except the last were taken last Thursday. The last was taken today.

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Biscuits
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk

2 quarts strawberries, sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar

Whipped cream
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I forgot I’d taken these pictures a couple weeks ago.

We were walking across the Pleasant Street Bridge when I noticed chalk marks on the wall over to the left.

As I mentioned yesterday, the walk may have been a mistake, but it was a lovely walk.

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I seem to have done something not good to my ankle, so we walked slowly around campus today, because the weather was too beautiful to stay inside.

This may have been a mistake, but at least I enjoyed the walk.

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As much as I love winter, even I get tired of the grey. So this weeks scavenger hunt is for colors.

pink
purple
green
blue
red
yellow

Today’s word is: peanut butter

This has absolutely no redeeming nutritional value. And I don’t think I care in the slightest. The original receipe called for peanuts, but I never have peanuts on hand. Plus, I really like walnuts. They also called for semi-sweet chocolate chips, but I only have bittersweet chips. Plus, I like bittersweet chocolate. It also wanted me to melt the caramel candies with water, but I’m too lazy for that, so I used caramel sauce (not caramel “flavored” sauce!)

Crust
16 Oreos
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
7 oz marshmallow creme
4 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon caramel topping
6 ounces caramel topping
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

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Dogwood Cornus florida

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