La versión en español está después de la versión en inglés.
DESPITE TODAY’S RAIN, THE WORLD seems brighter. I know we have a rocky road ahead, but I’m hopeful and I haven’t been hopeful in a very long time. Since we’re six hours ahead of Washington, D.C., I was concerned about what the orange anus (or his minions) might try before the new president was sworn in. We had to wait until 6 p.m. our time to breathe our first sigh of relief.
I enjoyed a walk in the steady rain this morning. I would have stayed out much longer but my waterproof, hooded jacket was suddenly no longer waterproof and, although it’s still hooded, the hood didn’t do any good.
San Geraldo had errands to run the other evening when he was supposed to finish baking those three loaves of banana bread, so in addition to having to clean up after him, I had to finish baking for him. He was worried and gave me careful instructions. At precisely 10 minutes past the hour, I was to remove the loaves from the oven. Although it was a considerable amount of work, I managed. I didn’t drop one. I didn’t burn myself. And I even knew how to turn off the oven. I did a magnificent job, which I’m sure is why each loaf is so exquisite.
As you can see from the final two photos, Moose is as relieved as we are, even though he has a Spanish passport. We’re celebrating with take-away pizza tonight. No cooking and no washing up.
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A PESAR DE LA LLUVIA de hoy, el mundo parece más brillante. Sé que tenemos un camino difícil por delante, pero tengo esperanzas y no las he tenido en mucho tiempo. Salí a caminar bajo la lluvia esta mañana. Me hubiera quedado fuera mucho más tiempo, pero mi chaqueta impermeable con capucha de repente ya no era impermeable y, aunque todavía tiene capucha, la capucha no sirvió de nada.
Disfruté de un paseo bajo la lluvia constante esta mañana. Me habría quedado fuera mucho más tiempo, pero mi chaqueta impermeable con capucha de repente ya no era impermeable y, aunque todavía tiene capucha, la capucha no sirvió de nada.
San Geraldo tenía recados que hacer la otra noche cuando se suponía que debía terminar de hornear esas tres hogazas de pan de plátano, así que además de tener que limpiar después de él, tuve que terminar de hornear para él. Estaba preocupado y me dio instrucciones cuidadosas. Exactamente 10 minutos después de la hora, debía sacar los panes del horno. Aunque fue una cantidad considerable de trabajo, lo logré. No dejé caer uno. No me quemé. E incluso supe cómo apagar el horno. Hice un trabajo magnífico, y estoy seguro de que es por eso que cada barra es tan exquisita.
Como puede ver en las dos últimas fotos, Moose está tan aliviado como nosotros, a pesar de que tiene pasaporte español. Esta noche celebramos con pizza para llevar. Sin cocinar y sin lavar.
Tres camiones cargados y todavía mucho trabajo por hacer.
Well aren’t you turning into a regular little Jacques Pepin…. the banana bread looks scrumptious.
Willym:
Didn’t I do a great job with the banana bread. I think it’s the best WE’VE ever made!
muy basura! and moose looks contented. we now have REAL LEADERS in DC!
anne marie:
Yesterday was better than I could have imagined!
Good job, Scoot! It is very important to know when to pull out the banana bread. You did it, without a mishap or burn, yay!
Deedles:
I’m so proud of myself. I’m still surprised I didn’t burn myself or drop a pan.
Moose can finally relax. It may take us a while to let down our guard…but we can hope. Right?
Glad you were able to fulfill your baking responsibilities without incidence. 🙂
Mary:
A heaviness has lifted. And, yes, we can hope. Something I couldn’t do before.
I cried happy happy tears
John:
I thought Biden’s speech was perfect… and inclusive. There were tears here, too!
Out with garbage today and in with the new. Very good analogy, Mitchell, whether intentional or not.
Jim:
Oh, very definitely intentional.
My heart is lighter.
Wilma:
Mine, too. I didn’t wake up with dread this morning. May we continue peacefully with our new ADULT leader in charge. And Vice President Harris!!!
When I read the title, I expected you were writing about a particular family leaving town the morning. It was notable that the national media didn’t cover the arrival of Air Force one in West Palm Beach. You baking looks wonderful, I made the yummy apple cake over the weekend, devine.
David:
Oh, I’m so glad you liked the apple cake! We love it. Not rich, not heavy. It tastes healthy. And oh the fragrance. Yeah, I thought my title would be very clear. I began in the morning but waited until Biden was sworn in before completing it. Today feels so much better than any day has felt in four years.
Your “garbage out” theme is perfect for saying farewell to the Trump Dumpster. And you outdid yourself with those banana bread loaves!
Debra:
I should be careful. SG will probably want me to remove the loaves from the oven every time now. I clearly have a gift for it. SUCH a happy day here. Hope yours is the same!
Your title of your post is so apt. The garbage is gone and the sun will come out again. I am so glad the orange menace is gone.
mcpersonalspace54:
Isn’t it amazing how good it feels? What a nightmare these four years have been. I thought we wouldn’t survive IT. Here’s hoping for years of better news!
It was a perfect, sunny day here in Florida, but if it had been raining, the sun would have come out for me at the moment Joe took the oath of office. I cried when the Bidens arrived in D.C. I cried today at the sight of Kamala, Joe, and their families. I cried when they went to Arlington with the former presidents (minus Jimmy Carter, who is quite frail but no doubt still sharp and lovable) for the wreath-laying ceremony. I’m not in as much pain now, so I can catch up on my tears. At least these are happy tears.
Love,
Janie
Janie:
I’m glad you (and we) got to experience this happy tears. When was the last time we felt this kind of hope? (Rhetorical question.)
That first picture is how I envisioned IT leaving office.
And Moose has the right idea!!
Bob:
As I watched that dumpster, I imagined the entire Dumpster family in those jaws.
it is a great day to celebrate and pizza is perfect for they day.
hey that is me !
Urspo:
Oops. Didn’t see your that is me until I replied!
Anon:
Definitely a great day. Pizza was great. And chocolate ice cream!
oh heck I give up.
Urspo:
Oh, don’t give up!
Garbage out, indeed. That is all.
Walt the Fourth:
I stepped out on the terrace and it was simply perfect.
Could that possibly be a smile on Moose’s face? Yes, I do believe it is.
Raybeard:
Yes, Moose is still smiling!
Moose DOES look relieved! We’re all resting easier these days, aren’t we?! Congrats on the baking adventures!
Steve:
There’s still so much crap going around, but this is one MAJOR item off the list.
Good job, USA! Good job, Mitchell! (and, SG 🙂 )
Good job, Judy C!