Love all of your articles, Jan, and this one made me smile the most. Laughed out loud. From the title, to Tom’s things flying out the window (poor Tom!), and lastly, staring down fear. Thank you! Happy New Year 💫
So I need to make a little confession here about red undergarments. At our local thrift store, I came across a red union suit, complete with the classic button up back door. I bought it for $3 while thinking about what bargain I got. After washing it four or five times just to be on the safe side, I tried it on and found it was a little large but in my mind I’m thinking how hot I must look for the lady in my life by wearing men’s lingerie. Right? Her reaction? “Where did you find that thing?” She asked it in the same tone of voice she used when she asked me when I planned to do something about a pack rat that took up residence under our front porch. More proof, if I actually needed it, that men and women are completely different species.
Nice to know now, especially after blowing three bucks chasing a dream. At least I can use it for its true purpose. I won’t take it off until early summer when I take my annual bath. Revenge is always best when served cold.
I do have a thing about clean. I once almost missed a flight because I refused to take off my shoes before walking through the naked me X-ray scanner. “What?” I asked. “You expect me to walk nearly barefooted across something where every possible miasma in the world is freshly deposited?” When they saw my crazy eyes, they let me go through with my shoes on, which they retrieved and sent through the tunnel of X-ray disinfection. I’m surprised my travel shoes never died from cancer.
I'm on the lookout for collards this weekend! Despite the many years I've spent away from the south, I love coming back to that New Year's meal tradition (and I prepare black-eyed peas a special way; while my family will only eat them once a year, they're pretty delicious. The peas, not my family)! Happy New Year!
I do love the peas but folks around me don’t particularly like when I eat them (if ya know what I mean 😉). I make them with a hamhock, just like the greens. You? If you’re willing to share your secret, you might inspire me to suffer the flatulence. And yes to the collards over the weekend. It’s tricky- can’t buy them too far in advance because there’s no room in the fridge, but if you wait too long, you risk not finding them. Good luck. Wishing you a happy new year and a wonderful 2024.
I am afraid I can't help you with the pea problem :) but I can mention that we are a (mostly) vegetarian family and the best recipe for collards (not just that I've found; the best recipe that exists!) is from The Grit, which I wrote about here! They're deeply flavorful. Happy New Year to you!! https://ashleighellskells.substack.com/p/goodbye-the-grit-and-penny-cluse
Love all of your articles, Jan, and this one made me smile the most. Laughed out loud. From the title, to Tom’s things flying out the window (poor Tom!), and lastly, staring down fear. Thank you! Happy New Year 💫
Thank you, friend! Looking forward to seeing you more in 2024!
So I need to make a little confession here about red undergarments. At our local thrift store, I came across a red union suit, complete with the classic button up back door. I bought it for $3 while thinking about what bargain I got. After washing it four or five times just to be on the safe side, I tried it on and found it was a little large but in my mind I’m thinking how hot I must look for the lady in my life by wearing men’s lingerie. Right? Her reaction? “Where did you find that thing?” She asked it in the same tone of voice she used when she asked me when I planned to do something about a pack rat that took up residence under our front porch. More proof, if I actually needed it, that men and women are completely different species.
😂🤣😂
To be fair , a union suit- no matter the color- is not the same as lingerie. Far cry, in fact. I do give you credit for the multiple washes however! 😆
Nice to know now, especially after blowing three bucks chasing a dream. At least I can use it for its true purpose. I won’t take it off until early summer when I take my annual bath. Revenge is always best when served cold.
I do have a thing about clean. I once almost missed a flight because I refused to take off my shoes before walking through the naked me X-ray scanner. “What?” I asked. “You expect me to walk nearly barefooted across something where every possible miasma in the world is freshly deposited?” When they saw my crazy eyes, they let me go through with my shoes on, which they retrieved and sent through the tunnel of X-ray disinfection. I’m surprised my travel shoes never died from cancer.
I finally got my Global Entry which includes TSA precheck and thank goodness- I HATE taking off my shoes!! Same reason as you. Yuck.
I'm on the lookout for collards this weekend! Despite the many years I've spent away from the south, I love coming back to that New Year's meal tradition (and I prepare black-eyed peas a special way; while my family will only eat them once a year, they're pretty delicious. The peas, not my family)! Happy New Year!
I do love the peas but folks around me don’t particularly like when I eat them (if ya know what I mean 😉). I make them with a hamhock, just like the greens. You? If you’re willing to share your secret, you might inspire me to suffer the flatulence. And yes to the collards over the weekend. It’s tricky- can’t buy them too far in advance because there’s no room in the fridge, but if you wait too long, you risk not finding them. Good luck. Wishing you a happy new year and a wonderful 2024.
I am afraid I can't help you with the pea problem :) but I can mention that we are a (mostly) vegetarian family and the best recipe for collards (not just that I've found; the best recipe that exists!) is from The Grit, which I wrote about here! They're deeply flavorful. Happy New Year to you!! https://ashleighellskells.substack.com/p/goodbye-the-grit-and-penny-cluse
I don't see the recipe link in that article but The Grit sounds like an amazing place (as do the collards!)
Happy new year!! Now, I have to find myself some red underwear. ❤️
Nice to have a legitimate reason, right? :) happy new year to you as well.!
Great messages to improve the “inner” spirit.
Thank you Pat. Happy new year!
I am thinking of not wearing any underwear for the New Year. I will let you know how that goes! All my very best to you, Jan, for 2024.
😂🎉 aw heck why not? Good luck with that! Happy New Year, Alice!
Love it! I will be shopping for red underwear soon! 🧚🏽♀️