I’ve been keeping Bruno’s food bad right next to his bowl, which has been very convenient. It’s also trained Bruno to come running when he hears the crinkly noise of the bag.
But this last bag I had didn’t zip-seal anymore because the zip thingy separated from the bag. I was worried the food was going stale because of exposure to air, so I decided to get a food container of some kind. I decided on a giant jar:
The lid is a little stiff to get off right now, but that’s ok. I’d rather have the air-tight seal work to well than to have it not work well enough.
What a well-behaved cat you have that he won’t try to get into that and knock it over. Bruno is the best. Also, that is the most attractive cat-feeding setup I’ve ever seen!
We’ve been keeping dry kibble for felines and canines in tall jars on the kitchen counter for a while now and are always happy with the result…until one of us forgets to return the lid after feeding (I won’t say who because he isn’t here to defend himself right now) and now the kibble has gotten stale anyway. So good luck with this – the jar is lovely, at least.
There are more warmer days happening here. The plants in my back yard are liking it. The amaryllises have bloomed. They have more bloom spikes this year than they did last year. And the nasturtiums I grew from seed a year ago are finally blooming!
And the fig already has a fruit on it. Woo hoo! Hopefully I can eat it before a bird or bug does.
And speaking of food, I’m growing some potatoes this year. When you grow them in containers, you’re supposed to plant them way at the bottom in shallow soil, then as they grow, you bury the stems and slowly fill the pot. That way, roots grow off the stems, and you get more potatoes. I did this back in Baltimore with a storage tub. This time, I’m just using a pot.
I made parmesan crisps. I haven’t done that in a long time. I sprinkle them with Old Bay seasoning. I made a couple with smoked paprika (the darker ones in the picture below). They taste good too, but I like the Old Bay better.
I cooked these until they were crispy. I like them. I also like when they have some chewiness. Actually, I think I like them any way they’re made, because they’re cheese. Mmm… cheese…
It’s a paper announcing the memorial service of my neighbor. I knew him. He was so friendly, and was always sitting in a lawn chair in his driveway – usually next to a cat.
I’m sorry to hear that he has died. I am so glad that someone put this flyer in my mailbox. What a nice idea. Now instead of me just wondering why I never see Dave in his driveway any more, I know why.
I wish I could go to his memorial service, but… wait… I just looked at the address of that place. It’s right down the street from school. Maybe I COULD go. I’d have to have coverage before and after lunch…. I’m going to look into it.
On Saturday, I started wearing my second set of tooth trays. I thought I’d write down some of my observances about the experience so far.
I’m supposed to wear each set of trays for two weeks, then switch to the next one.
The trays make me think about eating before I eat, since I have to pull them out first. I think I’m eating fewer snacks 🙂
The trays are MUCH better for wearing as an anti-grind measure at night. My old night-guard was too squishy and made my jaw hurt.
When I suck air between my teeth and dry out the trays, I can slide them against each other, and they squeak.
The new set of trays put noticeable pressure on my teeth. I’m curious to find out how long it will take for me to be able to see a difference in how my teeth look.
There are little stud-thingies on my teeth that the orthodontist glued on. The trays grip onto them to be more effective. When my trays are off, the studs feel weird.
I’ve been using fizzy tablets to clean my trays. I did Polident brand, and now I’m trying some brand called Retainer Brite. I do like how they feel after I’ve cleaned them. It does look like coffee stains don’t come out entirely though. The old trays aren’t as clear as the new ones. In the picture below, the old trays are on the right:
What a well-behaved cat you have that he won’t try to get into that and knock it over. Bruno is the best. Also, that is the most attractive cat-feeding setup I’ve ever seen!
We’ve been keeping dry kibble for felines and canines in tall jars on the kitchen counter for a while now and are always happy with the result…until one of us forgets to return the lid after feeding (I won’t say who because he isn’t here to defend himself right now) and now the kibble has gotten stale anyway. So good luck with this – the jar is lovely, at least.
Where did you find that magical jar, may I ask? We could use something like that for dog food.