I realized a few things recently: one- the tortellini recipe I posted- the filling made waaaay to much, so here it is, resurfacing like an ugly sweater from your eccentric aunt. Not that I have an eccentric aunt. As a matter of fact, I think I am the eccentric aunt. Oh dear. Well, maybe not; people really do like mosaic glass boxes, don’t they? I do. I don’t give sweaters, but I am known to give containers. Containers are nice. They always look better than a pile of stuff, don’t you think?

I also realize it’s been a while since I’ve bored you with the goings on… oh wait- that’s what The Domestic Mama is about.  Well, I need to get busy there because I am in the middle of preparing to paint the kitchen  and maybe bedroom.  Then there’s rearranging. I get bored and like to move things around. Before and after pictures are fun of that.

Now, before you go thinking I’m totally clueless and heartless about what’s going on in the world and the weather… I’m not. I just know it’s sometimes nice to not think of something so sad on occasion. Seriously,  the news last night had me bawling like a 2 year old with a skinned knee. A girl’s husband died laying on top of her, protecting her. I was very tearful,  so was my hubby, but don’t tell him I told you.

With all respect, my prayers and blessings are with the people impacted by all the recent tragedy, around the world. I can only hope things like this bring humanity to surface in such a way that it is not forgotten, even after the storm has passed and towns are rebuilt.   I know I was changed after the hurricanes of 2004…and as much as I hated the situation, I am aware it did something for me, and I am happy about that.

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