Roses and Malaise

Today's not-so-favorite moments included . . .

. . .  having really low energy today.  I know it's a relatively mild side effect and probably won't last more than a month more, but today was a very long day.  Have you ever seen Ladyhawke?  I saw it exactly once when I was in college, and for some reason I've started giving myself Mouse's little pep talk a lot lately.  "Come on, Mouse, keep going.  Not much further."  I leave off the, "About 350 miles, that's all."

Today's favorite moments included . . .

. . . seeing the beautiful roses in bloom in our area.  Vivid reds, pure whites, luscious lavenders, and so many other colors.  I never used to be a big fan of roses, but for some reason I have loved seeing their colorful blooms on virtually every street this spring.

. . . chatting with Phillip on the couch after the kids were in bed.

And another thing . . .

. . . OK, I know that "malaise" actually means "a vague sense of physical, mental, or moral ill health" not "lack of energy or motivation," but I couldn't think of a better word to describe my actual condition, and "malaise" is kinda fun to say.  Mayhap my English major friends can offer some more precise suggestions.

. . . I printed a new copy of my cookbook early this year, and within a week had found multiple errors in it.  I revised four more recipes today.  I'll probably continue fine-tuning that book for the next  few decades, until my sight gives out or I'm too old to cook.