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A week has passed since I started staying home... and we all need lots more patience. Speaking of patience makes me think of fishing. There's still a month before trout season, but Joe had to check out the mouth of the river for spring salmon and steelhead this weekend before the weather got wet and snowy. No fish. Joe lost 2 lures... and you know he will go back fishing again! Patience is tested.
I needed a much more achievable goal and had a taste for homemade dumplings, so we had a gyoza party of two.
Joe rolled out the wrappers while I filled and shaped.
Gathering a bunch of leftovers to go with our fresh dumplings, we had a nice spread of Asian flavors for dinner on Sunday. We need good and tasty fuel to get through for sure. Stay safe, everyone!
For Joe's birthday today we had a takeout order from our favorite pub in town, plus a growler fill. As close to an eat out as we could get right now. I think Joe will remember this odd birthday for a while. For dessert I had made tiramisu cheesecake. Joe specifically made a new batch of kahlua for it. Happy birthday, Joe!
Even if we are going through a rough spot in history, we have to celebrate Joe's birthday week. Sunday I made his favorite tonkatsu to accompany a nice bottle of Japanese sake. It can't replace our trip to Japan, but for now we make the best with what we have.
Starting today I get to stay home for 3 weeks, while Joe continues working in the home medical field. I will try not to drive Joe too crazy and PAINT. Stay healthy and happy, everyone!
We hope everyone is staying well... This Thursday was my ninth day working straight before our 3-day weekend together. A care package from my brother also arrived, including a couple of Japanese travel guide books to help our trip there in May... although we already knew the trip may not actually happen. Still, it's not a crime to be slightly hopeful....
Well, next morning we woke up to a blizzard (as predicted) AND the government's international travel advisory increase to Level 4 (hit me like a bullet). Snow stopped mid afternoon, but I knew too well that this pandemic will only get worse without an end in sight. At the end of the day we had to get away, so we got out of our house and drove out to watch the crushing waves. It was too cold to get out of our car, but watching the powerful force of nature reminded us how small we are. We caught the tail end of sunset, too.
Next day was sunny and calm, though still chilly. The blasting sprays from yesterday's wave action coated branches and rocks along the lakeshore with thick ice, like in a magical world.
We took a nice long leisurely walk in the snow-covered wood, encountering more deer than people. We are very fortunate to be living in a place where social distancing is relatively easy.
We are also fortunate that our daily routines have had few compromises so far, compared to so many others across the world. We have much to be grateful for.
A meatless Friday during lent doesn't have to suck. I made sushi rolls and veggie tempura last Friday, festive enough for special sake. Perfect for an early celebration for Japan's Girl's Day (March 3rd). Spring time... which is coming... slowly but surely up here.
We also hope everyone is staying healthy.
