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I recall reading that Linda had to promise a singing opportunity for Dixie each time "Julia" had to rail away about a liberal cause (since Dixie did not share those beliefs). I only sat through her singing one time. After that ear shattering experience, I knew I had to hit the mute button. I remember that wonderful actor who played the eccentric wealthy client (who gave Anthony some pieces from Clue). Loved that fellow.

Grilled pork chops, scalloped potatoes, and sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion with homemade Thousand Island dressing.

Several posters have mentioned Ina's voice being soothing and I agree. There have been times when we've all noticed her little insecurities, but this woman really has the right voice & personality for TV. I always feel comfy & calm while watching this show.

Chicken burgers and tossed salad.

Spaghetti and TJ's Arrabiata sauce with some sauted shrimp, + a salad.

I have two versions: one is Swedish & one is Thai (that's the one with the peanuts tossed on before serving).

Gosh...I'm so unaccustomed to having Ina's show once again on TV that I forgot to watch this past Saturday. Did anyone watch?

Well, there's always local news + the regular (the big three) broadcasting networks. Their ratings have soared in the past few months. I'm personally happy with Deadline:White House thanks to the presence of some really excellent journalists + a few political analysts. If Katy Tur were given the 5:00 slot, that would be a bonus!

Here I am again...we had grilled pork chops, Ina's confetti corn, mashed potatoes (a la Bob's), and sliced tomato & cucumber with Thousand Island style dressing. Boston Cream Pie for dessert.

Uh-oh. Hope that doesn't mean they're creating a new set (replacing Hardball) for that former NPR guy.

Pappardelle with Bolognese sauce, and a salad.

I thought MSNBC was removing him from MTP Daily. But now he's not only still on at 5:00 PM (Tuesday-Friday), he's also horning in on KT's show. I know *he* didn't make the decision to do this, so what's going on at MSNBC? Sure, we're in a pandemic but heck, it keeps homebound people glued to TV news programs. Why haven't TPTB taken advantage of this rare time in TV history to place new hosts at 5 and 7 PM? There's something odd about MSNBC & I can't quite figure it out.

We grilled burgers & brats tonight that we had with roasted potatoes w/ aioli, and a tossed salad.

PBS News did a fun segment re: reporters' pets the other night. Viewers write in wanting to know about the pets & a few got worried if the pets stopped showing up. Heilman's two huge Great Danes are stunning. I hope he doesn't live in a condo or apt.

Hah! Sounds like me. My freezer is packed to the gills but after going to the supermarket a few times and seeing no meats or no this or that--I just have this urge to stock up on stuff. And there are frozen things like tilapia and salmon fillets way back in there that need to be used now. I'm just afraid that we'll go through another major shutdown again and the supermarkets will be out of stuff. You'd think I'd gone through The Great Depression and WWII the way I'm thinking 😷🙄

Hellooooo? Anyone around? Did anyone watch Ina's show today? I turned it on as she was finishing the swordfish (she was frying capers which I've only done once). Didn't care for the bread pudding or the chutney. But the swordfish looked very good. Wish she were doing her shows back in the house (but I certainly understand why she does filming in the "barn"). It's always good to have Ina back on TV, whether the recipes interest me or not.

My birthday was the 7th. Thank God for a few calls & some really great cards... plus at least being able to pick up favorite meals at a nearby seafood restaurant. A so called quarantine birthday *is* weird! And, at least we're able to celebrate a new year (hopefully this "new year" will calm down soon too). 😷🌷😊

Shrimp Curry with basmati rice. And a side of sauted fresh corn + cherry tomatoes. Very good eatin'...

We had Dan Dan Mien for dinner. It was quite good but even though I used only half the amount of sambal oulek called for, my lips are burning! Mr P914 always adds more. Yikes!

We had comfort food for supper tonight: ham steak with my pineapple/mustard/brown sugar sauce, mashed potatoes (Bob's!), and green peas. Nice & easy.

Good ol' Frank Costanza. The Washington Post has an interesting obit on Jerry Stiller, featuring quotes from old interviews. We hardly see any Seinfeld re-runs in our area now. But every year, when Festivus rolls around, we'll remember the man who created the wacky holiday, feats of strength and all. Serenity Now!!

Has anyone contacted the yeast companies to ask where the heck is this product? Fleischman's--are you producing any more of those little packets? I'm not much of a baker (it's too precise & mysterious for my personality, I guess) but I'd sure like to make a few bakery items during these self isolation days.

Plus, as they've acknowledged, they get a lot of stuff donated in exchange for the free TV exposure. The makers of those nice Adirondack chairs said they were inundated with orders.

Mr P914 picked up two dinners at Coastal Flats, one of a local chain of wonderful restaurants in our area. I had my favorite: Crispy Shrimp with Two Noodles (along w/ Prosecco). Then we had a store-bought birthday cake for my self-isolation era birthday. I got 2" roots and I cut some layers in my hair, so I'm glad I wasn't out at a restaurant--I look like a grown up nerd or dork or whatever kids call a goofy lookin' person these days. I am it!!! 😷😏

Well, Scott's a bit short so maybe he didn't feel confident (dare I say physically capable?) of skating with possibly a taller female partner. That's an interesting tidbit out of Gadbois. Do other training facilities do this?