The bachelor way.

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After the trip, then cleaning off the drawer top, I pretty much took the day off.  Gaming seemed to be on the menu.  Looking to see what bloggers are writing about, to a degree, also went on.  However, since today isn't a work day, I didn't want to eat the rest of the chicken.  I received cans of chili and tomatoes recently as a gift, so... I started digging through it.  I grabbed several various sorts of (usually hot spiced) tomatoes, a can of beans from in there, several cans of my usual black beans, and I had the hamburger thawed.  A little of this, a little of that, and... well done.  My hobo chili, this or my usual kind, will win no prizes.  What it will do is well satisfy this humble hungry ogre and any guests I happen to round up.  My local friend doesn't like my chili, he prefers his from a can or I would take him some.  Mine is probably just way too hot, even when I tone it down, for him.  Beside the spices in the various sorts of canned tomatoes, I added a tablespoon of chili flecks and a heaping teaspoon of my 100k powder.  While it did get my nose to run a bit, I just didn't get the bite I was looking for.  I'm not sure what it is going to take.  To that end I will be looking for a few things online tonight.  Tabasco Sauce, while still relished in memory, no longer even offers more than a hint of spice to my tastes, no more than a bit of black pepper might for a typical eater.

Some things for bachelors.  While my mother was here, and since I check to stool to make sure everything flushed rightly, I was checking the toilet after every bowel movement.  Since I was doing that, and usually do anyway (I hate coming back to use the toilet only to find I have to plunge it first), and wanting to keep her stay pleasant, I started taking care of any... cleaning that might be needed after such an activity.  It dawned on me, right then, probably the second time... OH!  That's how they (women folk) keep ahead of things.  Cleaning as you go, rather than waiting for some mythical "cleaning Saturday" or some such.  Heh.  Yeah, ladies, we really are that clueless.  A few tricks like that and we might really think you slave all day on cleaning.  *wink*  Another thing for men types, when in the domestic jungle...  While I like the notion of doing dishes every day, the reality is and always will be a little different.  Tonight, after cooking a big meal, and eating plenty, my chances of doing all the dishes before crashing into bed are slightly worse than winning the lotto, including the fact that I didn't buy a ticket (never do).  So, what to do.  Well, soaking, as I have seen and shown here, does not work.  It leads to a very nasty mess some time down the road, potentially, probably.  So, I just rinsed everything very well and am leaving it to dry.  If I get to the drywall repair tomorrow, I won't be doing dishes then, either.  Which, goes to that second to last sentence.  In any case, don't soak until you are going to wash.  But don't just leave food and gunk to rot on things either.  I will be putting the chili up in various containers, some to be frozen some to be refrigerated, shortly.  I will simply rinse out the pan a bit after that, as everything else is done.  Then I can sleep with a good conscience to boot.  As well, if I really need one of those things sooner than I can get to the dishes, I... can cheat it a bit and either wash it separately or... urhm, take what I can get as is.

I have gained a bit of muscle while my mother was here.  I muscle up extremely quickly, but only when I work.  I wish I could keep that up, but...  We will see if I can actually get in to swim even twice a week.  It is good to be tight(er, than usual).  I love feeling the difference, if it is still... sub-par from even my weakest moments of true health or what others might consider as tight.  Why be strong?  More, why not?  It does take effort.  It does cost, choice-wise.  It does take time.  What it does do is open possibilities that might otherwise go missed.  It is good for the ego or whatever they are calling it now.  It looks good.  But don't think it will truly help when your time is up.  And without some prudence, it can well lead you into situations that could be your end.  Still, all else being equal, it is better to be a bit tighter than a bit flabbier, if you have the way to it.

Good night.