This weekend, I packed my delightful, menstrual self into the car with my kids and just kept driving. The idea was that I might cross the February border and, perhaps, end up in June. Or even just March. Menopause, if I got great gas mileage.
I got as far as Connecticut, which was disappointing to say the least. It was still February. And still snowing. Why is life so spiteful?
Since we were in the neighborhood (and she had a bathroom), we dropped in on my mom. She had an afternoon of extreme sports planned, starting with dodge ball in the basement. It took the kids approximately three seconds to realize that I was not a threat at all, and that their grandmother has a vicious arm. They might possibly be scarred for life.
Then, we hit the golf course and sledded until the off-button on my screaming Toddler broke, my mom was bleeding from the nose, and I had smashed my tailbone into a million pieces going off a ramp built by the local 10-year-old boys. Keep it up, punks, I said. We’ll see who’s laughing when it’s your time of the month.
Back at the homestead, my mom’s friend Oscar was doing amazing things with squash. Delicious, stewy things inspired by his native Peru, the secrets to which I hope to be receiving in my e-mail box very soon. The photo below is of a chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, and raisins that he made today.
Then, there was the bread pudding. Needless to say, we’re all recuperating nicely.
I like this idea of driving across the border of a month. I also like the idea of learning more about that amazing-looking stew.
Posted by: Ann | February 25, 2008 at 06:52 AM
Next year, I am petitioning to have February cut in half. I've decided that it's twice as long as it needs to be.
Posted by: Adele | February 25, 2008 at 09:06 AM
I refuse to acknowledge Leap Year. February, it shall end on Thursday at midnight. Like Hugo Chavez, I don't give a crap what time the rest of the world observes. Not sure what to do with Friday, exactly; Maybe March 1/2?
Posted by: Thank God February Hath Not 30 Days | February 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Funny, I think we've ended back in mid-January. I'm not sure how that happened. Maybe it's like Karma and I need to start being really really nice to people. Or make that stew. Please post details soon!
Posted by: Mary | February 25, 2008 at 09:19 PM
I know that February is the shortest month of the year, but it always feels the longest. I'm with Adele, let's cut it in half!
Of course, that stew pictured above would make everything better...
Posted by: sunny12 | February 26, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Sunny12: Let's just get rid of February altogether. Who needs it?
Mary: Nice to people? Is that how karma works?
Thank God: Much like my cycle, February can't figure out how long it wants to be. Make a decision and stick to it, damnit.
Adele: It's 28 (and sometimes 29) days longer than it needs to be.
Ann: I'll keep you posted on the stew recipes. I'm anxiously awaiting them, myself.
Posted by: Tammy | February 26, 2008 at 08:15 PM
At least you ended up in a place with good food. The stew looks great and you'll have to share amazing things with squash! I've still got a few left. But only a few.
Posted by: Katrina | February 27, 2008 at 11:21 AM
So you found the off-button on your toddler! But where to get it fixed...
The stew looks amazing and very comforting for a cold winter day.
Posted by: Inne | February 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM