Now, that doesn’t really seem like a noteworthy thing to write about, but I haven’t written a blog in a while and thought I just needed to start with something… so the store it is! I’ve kinda just been whittling down the provisions that have been taking up space in my cupboards, freezers, and cabinets… some of which have been hanging out for longer than I would currently like to share with you! Don’t worry, I will share that I didn’t feel the need to be adventurous with the four and a half year old chicken stock or the Hoisin sauce from 2019… so luckily, there haven’t been any late nights sitting on the toilet wondering if it’s better to just barf in the tub than to risk the swing around considering what’s been coming out the other end! Nope… none of that… I played it safe. Instead, I used my “Cheffing” abilities and had coursed out dinners for the last three nights!
Wednesday’s Dinner
First Course
Dr. McDougall’s Miso Ramen Soup made with Wild Hill Water and served in it’s own recyclable paper cup… which you can also burn
Second Course
Two poached Beef Hot Dogs served on artisanally purchased buns topped with non-organic Ketchup, Yellow Mustard, and a Sweet Pickle Relish
Third Course
A refreshing bowl of Flaked Corn, Granola, and Almonds (Honey Bunches of Oats) served in a bath of 41 degree Cow Juice
Served with a 2022 Orange Fanta
Thursday’s Dinner
Only Course
Freezer Cured French Fries topped with Provolone and Cabot Cheddar Cheese served with a side of Freshly Squeezed Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and a dollop of Preservative Infused Ketchup
Served with a 2022 Orange Fanta
Friday’s Dinner
First Course
Can Cured and Sous Chef Selected Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup simmered for way too long over electric heat in an Emeril Lagasse sauce pot… which is also the serving vessel after being nestled in a Sister Made Bowl Holder
Intermezzo
2022 Orange Fanta
Second Course
An Axeless Mountain Dwarf’s Handful of Roasted & Salted Cashews… so a small handful..!
Served with a 2022 Orange Fanta
The lack of food in my house is really of my own doing. Since I’ve gotten back from Idaho to be with my mom for the last month of her life, my life has just been… busy. After four years of widowhood, I’m still learning how to get everything done… or to do everything I would like to… on my own. Since last September, when Xander (Judy’s dog) came to live with me, my routine has been wake up, let him out, go to work for 8 to 9.5 hours, and then boogie home to let him out again since he’s been cooped up for 10ish plus hours by that time. With the responsibility of taking care of Xander for the rest of his or my life, my priorities… and routine… have changed… and I’m learning to adapt. In regards to food, it really just comes down to the fact that once I am home and Xander and I go for our walk around property… I simply don’t wanna leave the schoolhouse to go to the store! Instead… I’ve been making do… and I’ve been ok with that. (Everything’s fine!!)
Life has it’s challenges. Some we have no control over and we’re forced to adapt. Some can be persistent and they take us a few tries to figure out. Some can be physical. Some can be emotional. Some can be psychological. Some are big, like when your life gets turned upside down with the death of the center of your world and the visions of the future you thought you were gonna have for the next 40 years. Others are small and simple, like getting out of a cozy bed on a cool Sunday morning… or playing jungle rules for dinner.
Widower Notes n Thoughts:
- Widowhood can be an overwhelming, confusing, relentless part of life that forces you to live in The Present, with challenging daily reminders of The Past, while accepting the the fact that to a degree… The Future is really just an idea. (Deep Thoughts by… by Darren)
Thirty Days of Mo(u)rning 
10 thoughts on “I Finally Went… to the store.”
Maggie
It is so good to see you here again. Loved the menus – they certainly lightened up my day. You have been in my thoughts. Stay well, my friend, and be happy.
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Darren Lidstrom
Ya… life got a little busy… but it’s always nice to see ya when I come back!… Thank you!
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jennasnanny04
Hi! Good to see your new post. I’ve decided you don’t ever need to invite me to dinner ( not that you ever would!) If I ever came to your area! Your descriptions are the best part! Lol.
Zander is adorable. How old is he? We have a rescue puppy that we adopted 7 months ago. His name is Atticus but he seems to be bi-polar. His ” other” personality is known as Achmed the Terrorist. I’ll only say that when he growls and snarls at me, he has an Elvis lip! I’m aging really fast!
Back to your food supply…..go grocery shopping…..the situation doesn’t sound palatable! Take care Darren!
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Darren Lidstrom
You’re always welcome to dinner if you’re in the neighborhood! As for Xander, he’s 7.5ish… and an absolutely a wonderful housemate. Having another animal here has been a nice addition to the schoolhouse… and life.
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Lauren
Great to see you blogging. Good job not making yourself ill with old food. The 4 legged addition to your schoolhouse seems like a great companion.
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Darren Lidstrom
Oh my gosh… it was a little touch n go with the food..!.. but I survived… and have since gone to the store…!
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Elizabeth
What a wonderful satiric response to the over the top menus now appearing everywhere. I can completely understood your desire to avoid the store.
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Darren Lidstrom
I think I have a desire to pretty much avoid anywhere besides The Schoolhouse and work and these days…! Unfortunately, I also don’t necessarily wanna be a hermit… it’s quite the conundrum.
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Elizabeth
I find it a fine line between solitude and a hermitage!
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