Rambling and such.

 On my last fiber fluff post, the one where I shared my current shawl project, I forgot to note what size needles I am using and the weight of the yarn. I am working that shawl up on size 8 circular needles and in worsted weight yarn. I haven't touched it all week because I have been busy with things like housework. I have managed to find the floor around the desk and a big portion of the floor before the couch. I am also almost completely caught up on dishes.

It is my hope that if I get them all done, Cuddle Bear can start from a fresh slate and we can figure out what's not working right with his technique to scrub pots. He's been putting stuff with food on it in the drain board. It's made for a heap of extra work, but once it is all done, I think we can put things to rights again.

I was so tired over the last couple days that I didn't get a bunch of things done, including making my menu for the upcoming week. I am going to try to get that done today. I am happy that Beloved picked up some cinnamon apple instant oatmeal for me to have for breakfasts this week. I think my rolled oats have expired. Expired oats smell funny and I have been assured by the internet that they taste worse. It's funny but I never thought of oats going off like that. I suppose there's a first for everything.

I didn't get as far as making brisket last week. Beloved shied away from the $15.00 cost of it. He talked me into just buying some smoked brisket from the barbecue place up the street later this week. I don't know how well it will work for making Ruben sandwiches, but I know that it goes well on a salad. 

It was a big disappointment to learn that the diner that we loved going to up in the city went out of business. We're not sure when it happened but they had the best Ruben sandwiches. I have a recipe to make a Ruben casserole that I am going to make again. The last time I made it, Beloved seemed to really enjoy it and the kids tolerated everything except for the sauerkraut that went into it. But my craving for a Ruben sandwich has been strong and the entire reason why I wanted to make corned beef brisket last week.