On tap for the last supper (before leaving town), stunning winter fruits

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Y'all, how pretty is this array?! Tonight we're going to have steaks with some sort of chutney as well as some dish featuring turnips. T swears he does not like turnips because they have a hint of bitterness in them, but I adore turnips of all kinds so continue to try and shift his palate. Heh. Perhaps I will pan-glaze them in a little butter and sugar.

People, Oliver did not nap two days ago and right now is screaming "Mommy" like a 45 stuck on a scratch. Hells bells, please, Oliver, wait until at least your 3rd birthday to jettison the nap. Mommy really needs the minimal quiet time it provides.

Terrific new product

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Can I just tell y'all that it incenses me to spend hours in a doctor's waiting room?! I took the first appointment of the day and left 40 minutes early to leave time for dealing with rush hour traffic. I was still -I thought- cutting it close so I parked in a garage which will cost god knows how much, arrived on time but the doctor was not even here and still is not. I adore my doctor but coming to her office takes as much time as a haircut and highlights. Blarg!!! Anyway, with ample time to read the entirety of the NYT Home section (another of my faves), I discovered this product: the Slobproof Paint Pen (slobproof.com). Basically, it's a hollow paint brush that you fill with your wall color paint. Then you can fix scuffs and mars immediately and with ease. I really think I will have to get one of these, especially as Oliver seems committed to clandestine graffiti as of late.