OF SALSA, SNAKES AND SUMMER IN TEXAS
And we think it’s hot here!
I have an Iowa cousin–the little brother I never had– who now lives in Texas with his wife, his mother, and assorted critters. When he isn’t being besieged by cougars, wild hogs and torrential rain, he manages to send the occasional humorous update on their lives. My Aunt Berniece was 96 July 1. This brightened up my holiday weekend.
What’s it take to make 7 Qt. of hot salsa? 3# onions, 4# assorted hot/mild peppers, 12# fresh tomatoes, head of garlic + secret stuff (too lazy to list). Took nearly 2 hours of prep work, then cook and can tomorrow. Ain’t doin’ this crap again for quite a while.
What’s it take to wake up quickly on a hot, sticky afternoon while gathering eggs? Pick up 3 eggs and have a large rat snake come flying out of the nest. Beats a pacemaker all to heck! I’m sure I’m several beats ahead of the game.
Well, I need a glass of wine to get ready for chores. The AC outage messed up Grandma’s BD party, so we had it last night instead. Filled her up on crab legs, cake and assorted booze. She said she was ready to do another 96th party again in 96 years. “Go for it” was all I could say.
We dread the afternoon chores. So hot, but the critters need water and some food. We had to cancel Bear’s annual clip (Belgian Shepherd). AC went bonkers and tech was coming right at her appointment time. So, she is scheduled again for Tuesday morning. She has so much hair that she needs trimmed between her toes. (I dated a girl like that in 7th grade).
Stay safe and cool. Time to tend to the critters.
Have a fun Fourth, my friends. I’d say, “Stay cool,” but unless you have AC, it isn’t likely. Prescription: Shade, real brewed Iced Tea, no sugar and NO artificial sweeteners, a good book…..or, pay a visit to friends with AC.
















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