Well…

I didn’t come back last night and write something cheery or a recipe.  I didn’t feel like it, and I figured, it’s my blog, I should only write what my heart wants to write, because other wise, what’s the point.

I have to confess, though, I did feel a little guilty.

And it’s not like the rest of the day was bad or anything either.  I went to see Gord and Phil (my financial advisers) and we went over my accounts for the 10 months I’ve been with them, and I’ve done pretty well with the stuff I’ve chosen, because I’m up a tiny bit. 

Now normally, if I was up a tiny bit, that wouldn’t be cause for celebration, because I like to be up A LOT.  But in this economic environment, when everybody is down between 40-80%, I have to say, I felt quite pleased with myself. 

Of course, I’m sure I won’t be quite so pleased when this summer comes, and Will finishes school, so there will be no reason to stay here anymore.  I was planning on putting this big old house on the market.  There is no need for this many rooms.  My children are all off, living their lives, my friend doesn’t need me to take care of him anymore, no one in the family has a huge connection to this place.  So, it is pointless for us to keep it.  However, that being said, I saw in the local newspaper, one waterfront home, that was listed for $5,495,000 and they just dropped the price by $2,000,000!  Gadzooks!

Yep.  If I decide to downsize and sell this house, I’ll be taking it in the shorts, big-time.

Don is in his writing room doing a computer conference call with his two writing buddies, James and Ken.  They are going over this weeks work and helping fine-tune their stuff.  Will’s downstairs playing Fable, and I am sitting on the squishy sofa in the family room/kitchen, typing to you, a mixed berry crumble baking in the oven.  There is an apple in it two along with a bunch of the summer fruit I froze.  I’m looking forward to eating it, piping hot, with fresh heavy whipping cream drizzled over the top. 

I think I might cook up some sausage patties, add some cheese and stick it between toasted and buttered English muffins.

Ah… yes.  There is nothing like a low cal, low carb, big weekend breakfast.  HA!

Yum… the fruit crumble is smelling really good.  I’d better go check it.  It must be getting close to being done.

Posted by Meg Tilly on Saturday, December 06, 2008 in Chewing the Fat