That’s twice in two days that the food I wanted to order at a restaurant was food that they were out of. And it was their special this evening. Why didn’t the server, who seemed really high strung, know before she gave us the specials that they were out of the Duck a l’orange. And why hadn’t the specials sheets (just regular paper cut up – nothing that couldn’t have been reprinted quickly and easily) been reprinted with a different special. There were already people in the restaurant. Maybe there had only been one of the duck entrees left and someone else had ordered it. Who knows. Anyway, I was underwhelmed by the place and don’t think we will have to go there again. We both had garlic chicken that was not particularly garlicky. Pleasant but not exceptional or even interesting. Imho.
I am not sure how to feel about this. I am, generally, inordinately(?) proud of my tiny accomplishments. But they are bricks in the wall. And if I lay enough bricks, amazing things will be built. Or such is my conceit. Last night, I had a few little achievements that made me smile. Baby Tortoise Steps rule!
My baby steps were yesterday. Today, not a single step forward. Yet. The night is young and maybe I will accomplish something before I sleep. Anything is possible. I spent most of the day doing nothing. I took a drive and ran an errand before lunch. Then for lunch I had the last of my chicken from my rotisserie chicken. After lunch, nada. Nothing. Not even a hint of a baby step. Not sure why, but I just wasn’t interested in doing anything other than lie (not lay) around on Threads. And I tried to not do too much of that. And didn’t really succeed.
I am back from dinner. I need to do my evening Duolingo practice session. And then I will see about maybe doing something productive – like more scans. Or maybe working on the subtitles for the Alice movie. Or maybe even work on the 50+1 Capital Trip plans. The world, well, my bedroom at least, is my oyster. Not my huckleberry. I don’t think I have ever had a huckleberry.
Augustus for President: One part of my work (hahaha – when what you are doing is what you want to be doing, can it be called work?) was to print out a batch last night of the QR codes on some Avery label stickers. It took me a little trial and error, but I managed it. Not exactly sure what I am going to do with them, but I made them and that makes me happy. The other task was to start on the file that I am going to use as a basis for my speeches at the state capitals and will eventually use for a youtube movie of the whole 50+1 Capitals Tour. First step, downloading flags. I am still thinking about getting a virtual assistant to help with the data. And with figuring out when and to where and what to send as press releases about the trip. Who knows, maybe some radio station or podcast or internet talk show will be interested in chatting with me. Or that people will actually come out to see me at the capital buildings. Any of those would be ok. And if none of them happen, that’s ok too. Early Days.
SM and I actually spoke about the trip a little bit. She thought I was going to be harassing governors on this trip. I am not. I am mostly just going to the capitals, and then to a pub or something and seeing if people want to interact. I am mostly going to achieve a teeny bit of “standing.” I do assume, though, that every past and future candidate for president has been to every state at least once. Yes?
Every Shekel Counts! Did you know that $10 pays for most of one charge for my EV?
Still Life 