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This weekend went by way too quickly. All the soul searching plans I had made for myself were easily tossed aside for trips to butterfly sanctuaries and Hot Dog restaurants with provocative names. However, I did manage to get the last big wedding detail out of the way. "Phew!"
I bought some fresh Figs at the grocery store on a whim. I think I'll make a Fig spread and some fresh bread today......I feel a little domestic goodness is due. (good for clearing the mind)

This morning I woke with a sudden urge to Google "Fire Ant bites"
During a great adventure yesterday that included, a road trip to West Palm Beach, a tire blowout, and an unforgettable Mexican restaurant, somewhere in there I was down on all fours with my arm unknowingly on top of a quaint little fire ant abode. (may I add that we don't have these feisty guys in Canada and I've only been bitten by one once on my big toe)
Anyway, this morning, all the little bites have turned into whitehead-looking pustules. Super gross! And its taking EVERY ounce of willpower I have not to pop them.
A cup of coffee and some interweb searching later, I found myself on Amazon looking at books about canning and preserving naturally with honey. It really must be one of "those days" Because, on my yahoo homepage, the hot topic for the next fifteen minutes is this.
Experiment for today:
Wash arm thoroughly (its covered in calamine right now) Cover bites with honey, and see what happens. At least I'll smell sweet. :)

Or in my case.....Limeade. (Story of my life these days...but I won't get into that.)

The first day of our garage sale, we found ourselves drinking Coronitas before noon without any limes. Luckily, Sara knew of a neighborhood lime tree with branches that hung over the sidewalk, so we wouldn't feel too tresspassy. I sure am going to miss that wonderful lady (she's off to a place even more tropical and warm than Florida) Sangria in the driveway, Loquats, finger mustache tattoos and Jammy Jams says it all.
I'll miss you Sara!

Here's an update on that wacky fruit.......the Monstera Delicious.

I left it near my kitchen window, on the counter and it rotted. The tiles were falling off (like it said they should online) but it had turned black and fell apart more than it looked like it was ripe. I have a few more growing, so I'll have to try a round two.

Thanks Marrisa, It's nice to know I have a "reader"
:)

This morning I was going over the list of available produce from our local food co-op and noticed a fruit that was listed......."Monstera Delicious" Sounds enticing, no? After a quick Google search I realized that I had a few of these plants growing in my very own backyard. Eating this fruit sounds a little scary due to the fact that if it's not ripe enough, oxalic acid will burn your mouth and throat, but then again it sounds like its worth the wait.

After eating way too much din-din......and my friend that works at this restaurant sending out WAY too much dessert, we're at home laying in bed:

Boy- "I'm sooo full"
Me- "Yeah, me too"
Boy- "Let's get naked and rub our meals together"

I love him :)