Pufferfish with a slug pug alongside

I have never had allergies. Hell, I've never even had an allergic reaction. So, you can, perhaps, imagine my vexation and concern when I woke up this morning feeling like a pufferfish who'd just had dental work done- fleshly novocaine face to the max! My eyelids were swollen, my face had lost all definition, and I was itching. It was slightly embarrassing to then go meet my new physical therapist but alas. Presently, Percy is laid out next to me, his chin on my thigh, like his best slug pug self, I'm waiting in the hopes that a Claritin will make unnecessary the doctor's appointment I set up for this afternoon, and Oliver is watching Bob the Builder in a surprisingly educational episode about trains and treehouses. A new batch of meatballs was on the horizon but is on hold for a bit because really, they are quite the undertaking.

Crostini night, closure on the weird sighting

I am soooo tired right now. Not totally sure why but it might have something to do with the fact that I just spent four hours in a windowless room in my basement reading transfer applications like a speed-addled automaton. I did take a desperate break for some coffee, and it was on my way to the shop that I saw my second viewing of the "car turned on but missing a driver and passengers." I must follow up and tell you that on my return amble home, I saw the owner driving the car away. He was - not really to my surprise, and no I'm not being ageist - extremely elderly and was definitely taking it slow. This car was a land-yacht and not a new one. Anyway, I'm still puzzled but at least the battery didn't die on him while he was where he was.

T has a work dinner, and I decided that I must make some fava bean-mint-pecorino puree and a thyme-spinach pesto with a preserved lemon cream for a solo crostini night. Sounds fab. Can I stand up though? That is the $65,000 question.

Really weird repeat sighting

About two and a half hours ago, Oliver and I took a walk; I gave up the ghost on the nap. Anyway, we passed an empty car, windows fully rolled down, parked at a meter, keys in the ignition, on! I commented on the oddity but assumed the owner was trusting and nearby.I just walked back by the same car. It's still on, still empty. I guess you gotta admire the honesty of the many passerby but still...