Do you ever sit down on a Sunday evening and think, "Holygosh, this has been the greatest weekend ever....?"
Friday night started with a walk downtown for friends and sushi and Sylas and Maddy's homemade ice cream. 'Nuff said.
Then yesterday, I went to visit Nice Grandma and Nice Other Relatives. While I don't want to discount my visit with them--which was quite nice--Wamego (the teensy little town Nice Grandma resides in) is becoming a joy to visit in-and-of-itself. Not only is there a yarn store and a pottery gallery, but there are three wineries. And one of them is a winery/photo gallery/law office! (Truly, I walked in a little dazed--I did not know such a magnificent combination was even conceivable!)
While I was visiting and tasting, Sweet Husband was A) working on jewelry for his upcoming sale (more on that later!) and B) going on the inaugural "Douglas County Scooter Demons" scooter ride.
By the time we both got home, we had our very first severe weather of the season.
A common phrase in Kansas this time of year is, "Well, I hate the destruction tornadoes cause, but....did you see the storm last night?" (That last part in an awestruck and Christmas-morning-excited voice with a blissful smile to accompany it.)
Truth of the matter is, if you don't get just a little turned on by the electricity in the air...the smell of the wind...the drop in air pressure...that moment the sky turns green...you won't make it in Kansas very long. And last night was incredible! Sweet Husband and I had the windows open and the news on, and oh it was awesome!
Then, last but not least, this morning, we got up early and went to Pendleton's for some asparagus pickin'.
About a month ago, I got this crazy idea that I should have an "Asparagus Week" when my little, spindly, green friends came into season. Sweet Husband--being the lovely, indulgent man that he is--concurred. So, without further delay, I'm pleased to announce that this will be ASPARAGUS WEEK at My Bit of Earth.
That's right folks, we picked FOUR AND A HALF POUNDS of beautiful asparagus this morning, and every night this week I will be cooking it up in some extraordinary fashion, then posting the recipe the next morning. Our pee will be stinky, but we shall be very well fed!
