I *can* get them for you wholesale, Jen.

Have lunched and am at the library to enjoy their wifi and air conditioning while I try to remember what work I was trying to get done today....

Timelies all!

A placement has been found for Mr. S. Unfortunately, it's in Texas, but there weren't any options closer that would take him. (Some didn't have the staffing to deal with his behavior, some he was too young for, and one wouldn't take him because his recent behavior was too good.) We hired an agency recommended by the facility to drive him there, which picked him up today.

Hopefully, he will get the help he needs.

Texas! Wow. Well, I hope it goes well for him and the distance isn't too hard on y'all

I *can* get them for you wholesale, Jen.

Babs first Broadway musical: [link]

On the subject of pasta, on Monday I brought up in therapy that I was disappointed with the time I've spent with Matilda this summer. I expected to cook more with her and I can barely get her to sit down with me once a week to watch Hacks. (She's been spending a lot of nights at her boyfriend's apartment.)

So, instead of marinating in that I just told Matilda and we made a date to season the carbon steel pans that she got me at xmas time (so I could teach her how to do that).

We did it last night and then I showed her how to make the bolognese sauce I made for her regularly for lunch in HS. She said she'd made bolognese at school a few times but mine was better. She took three pages of notes and it came out great with leftovers.

Have you heard the good news?! Interpersonal issues can be resolved by direct communication!

It's not Jesus after all.

Also, tonight is my friend Jes' monthly drag show at the bookstore and I've talked Matilda into attending with me.

In Other Exciting News Filled With Domestic Drama: I had to clean all the dishes before we cooked last night and I had pre-emptively ordered Dr. Pooper's anti sink flies potion because they've been gross and breeding in my pipes. Eucchhhh. Hateful little fuckers.

Anyway, I killed them last night.

Apparently our summer outlet sale is waaay busier than expected, so I have agreed to a half day tomorrow in addition to the half days I already had signed up for Sat & Sun. I hope I don't regret that too much on Monday. I have already asked for Tuesday off, so I'll be able to recover then...

Aw, cooking and drag with daughter. So wholesome!

And our power is apparently restored at the office although obviously I am not going back there now.

I *can* get them for you wholesale, Jen.

Oh, wow! Thank you for checking! I must be responsible even with such a great deal, mainly because we just realized my laptop is borked, so we're getting me a... I dunno, a box that can replace a desktop or something? DH is all up on that. Right now I'm using his desktop, which he uses mostly for gaming and music, so it'll work for now but not forever.

My colander dreams must remain just that for now.

Sheryl, I hope this facility is a good option for Mr. S. I'm sorry for your sake that it's all the way in Texas.

David, cooking dates sound lovely!

So do floating shelves, Laura.

Hopefully, he will get the help he needs.

You and Gary have done all you can for him at home. I'm sorry it is so far away, but I hope this is the solution that provides him the help he needs.

Interpersonal issues can be resolved by direct communication!

Along with good food and entertainment! Well done.

I got the first shelf up yesterday! The next 5 should go faster.

PT was BRUTAL yesterday. Part of the recovery therapy involves the PT manually working to increase extension and flexion (so how flat the knee gets and how far it can bend). So basically the PT was pushing down on my leg and, even more painfully, in. OW OW OW I was crying, screaming “fuuuuccckkkk” and laughing at the same time. Hopefully it is worth it!!