Almost time to begin fixing food.

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Got the grill going.  It should be just about ready for a second stage.  I, first, light it up and let it rip.  Then I shunt vents and get it to a solid, sustainable, temperature.  Hopefully right at a medium to medium high.  Good enough to grill meats well, without burning.  I also leave an area where the heat can't burn.  Especially when cooking something with fats which might render and create a fire.

Chicken thighs will burn, if not cautious, as will steaks and some ribs and such.  Brats not so much, though they may burn if just left too long and too hot.  Tonight?  Probably chicken, a few pieces, and brats?  Probably.  So hungry.  I have been hungry all "morning", but unable to do much about it.  Maybe, shortly, I'll get food.

I called my mother.  The last time, she suggested she was going out for dinner, she wasn't.  I don't know if she was confused, talking about what she wanted to do, or... what.  But, this time, it sounds like she is actually getting out for dinner, somewhere in a nearby town.  Very happy to hear it.  Plus, she was able to stop at her place, and pick up clothes.  She has been living out of a, basically, overnight bag.  More, by a bit, but not much.

Still needing her walker.  Canes, even the four prongs, just won't do it.  Still, that she has fallen so often, and not broken, is a hopeful thing.  And she was a heavy smoker for many of her years alive.  Take graces where one can get them.  I am just glad she is able to get out, get some clothes, and feel all grown up, again.

Well, I should get back to the grill, set it for it's next stage, and plan dinner.  Getting the chicken spiced, and ready to grill... and the brats.  The rest of the meat needs t o be refrigerated.  So hungry!  Yes, on to the grill and dinner... supper... etc.  Good day.