Friday Flotsam

FRRRRRRRRRRRRlotdaysomefri! Or something like that.

I finally made a reel!

(I felt your collective groan.)

Technically, I made two reels. One that is just horrible, and one slightly more tolerable.

But they’re fun! You guys I have resisted for SO LONG. This grumpy grandma did not want to get with the times. Well, in a plot twist, it turns out that I actually do like them (having a new phone with updated technology doesn’t hurt). And I plan on making loads of little moody and/or funny atmospheric shorts. LOADS. So get ready. No reely, get ready. Ha!

Never mind.

Let’s try this again: I desperately need a deep conditioner for my hair.

Something that softens, takes out the bulk, gives it shine, and unloads the dishwasher.

I bought this one not long ago, and while it’s a leave-in spray (and I like it!), I need something to apply in the shower for the more heavy lifting. Does Ms. Ess have another conditioner that’s worth looking into?

What do you use for taming 150 grit sandpaper scarecrow horse pube broom hair?

Help me.

While we’re at it, what was the VERY FIRST movie you remember seeing in the theater?

Mine was Karate Kid 2. Not the first one, the second one. Did I see the first one? I have no idea. But I sure did see Karate Kid 2 in the theater in the summer of 1986 with my brand new best friend Heather Lozano and her mom Dora.

I may have seen another movie in the theater before the summer of 1986, but I have no recollection. THAT was the first movie experience that meant something. That stood for something. Growing up! Away from mom! With my best friend Heather who wore plastic cones in her ponytail!

Tell me yours while I google “Ralph Macchio now”.

(who else adds the “now” when googling someone? I see you.)

I can tell the winter antsies are in full effect because I just bought clear milk jugs to replace all the milk and juice containers in the fridge.

That’s right, I decided it was just “too much” to look at all those busy containers cluttering up the top shelf. Now the milk and orange juice and grapefruit juice and green juice will all have their own beautiful glass jug.

Look, last year I WALLPAPERED the microwave, so you can’t tell me this is an irrational move.

I should make a reel! Ha!

Never mind.

Weekend plans?

It snowed 55 feet here yesterday, so we’re staying cozy.(but it also means the kids were home yesterday and today for snow days and the weekend because weekend and Monday for Presidents Day and Tuesday for “professional learning day” so is it too early for a mimosa?) I do have plans to get out and meet some mom friends up the block later this evening, if I can shovel my minivan out and drive the three minutes to her house. You know I’ll be making a reel! Ha!

Never mind.

From this week, in case you missed it: Seared Salmon Burgers! Listen to me right now, these are painfully simple and such a fun twist on burger night, please give it a hard go. And Creamy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Egg Noodles. Another weeknight winner with so much flavor you will weep for a month. Add both of these recipes to your rotation pronto. You won’t be mad at me.

How many days until spring again? Ay yi yi.