I apparently have never had a decent scone; I blame Starbucks for this. Of course, they are not ever going to be on the top of my desired treat list. I hope they are super yummy!

Finding flour weevils is such an unpleasant surprise.

Verdict: weevil-free almond flour scones (with blueberries in them) are tasty! Almond flour does have a distinctive nutty flavor (how?!?), but it ended up working pretty well. These scones seem to be more fragile than ones I've made with gluten-free AP flour, but I'm not daunted by a crumbly scone.

Scola, not sure how I can post while expiring from jealousy for your trip this way, but I guess there are worst last words. They're lucky to see you, too, of course.

Scola, not sure how I can post while expiring from jealousy for your trip this way, but I guess there are worst last words. They're lucky to see you, too, of course.

erika, that was my reaction, too -- jealous of Scola's trip and jealous of the SFistas who get to spend time with Scola.

I was thinking the same thing -- I'd love to be visiting the SFistas and have it be during Scola time.

Re: Starbuck's copycat egg bites -- the bacon gruyere ones? I have a copycat for that, too, and they are SO GOOD.

Yay scones!

We had dinner with friends tonight at a new and really yum Indian place. That's all, just, you know, yum. And good company.

And a beautiful sunset on the way home.

Re: Starbuck's copycat egg bites -- the bacon gruyere ones? I have a copycat for that, too, and they are SO GOOD.

Mine don't have bacon, sadly, because Tim is a vegetarian and I am too lazy to make 2 different batches. And also I use whatever cheese is on hand -- today's was grated parmesan. Although gruyere is fantastic in them. They're an easy lazy way to get protein in the morning.

Yesterday's grocery pick-up included a loaf of French bread that stuck comically far out of the top of the bag. Perhaps this indicates I've made the transit from ordinary reality to TV World?

Saw a blacked-out SUV with lights in its grill and waaaaaay out of state plates driving all bossy in my nabe this morning. Fucking creepy. I stopped into one of the larger stores and told one of the staff, heard them paging the manager as I left. I put it on a neighborhood group on da 'book. Just try and spread the word, I guess.

So far, we haven't had too much bullshit in the Heights. For a few days after the inauguration ICE was skulking around the schools but then they went away. We keep joking This Neighborhood is Protected by the Mirandas but... its a little true. Any misbehavior would go fucking viral just about instantly.

Fucking creepy

Ugh. Dislike.

Sun is trying to peek out this morning.

I'm up early, had my mug of oatmeal and coffee. Cleaned out the massive stack of dishes in the sink, loaded the dishwasher and soaked the pans. Emptied the wastebaskets and got it all into the trash.

And now I'm off to Monday Morning Pilates. Which is the official start of my week.

Very creepy and scary. Ugh. I can't imagine the level of fear so many are living under.

Well done with the productivity, Hec! I was up swimming early before the sun is too hot. It has been in the 90s every day and I sweat while swimming laps. I have a system where I swim for a while, go in the spa for 5 minutes to get all hot, then back in the pool, which feels cool by comparison. The pool showers are cool too which helps. The pool water has to be mid 90s. Not very refreshing. eta: Swimming is still my best exercise. I jog in one direction then swim back for my laps. Do this for 45 minutes or so, depending on the heat.