daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
I wonder what our cats (and dog) think about us being at home so much more than before…
The pets do love to watch the birds and squirrels in the backyard, but only the dog goes outside. I think the cats are perfectly content to stay indoors, where they can practice their pro sleeping habits undisturbed.😸
Today we had dinner outside in our backyard. The weather is not too hot yet, and the mosquitoes haven’t arrived in full-force so it was a good time to enjoy a bit of nature during the quarantine. The Indian food was delicious, and the clean air and natural light made it really special. 😊
This afternoon the USAF Thunderbirds flew over Central Texas to honor the healthcare workers who are on the front lines of our current COVID-19 pandemic. I was fortunate that the flight path literally circled our neighborhood (we are close to some large medical facilities) so I could watch and take photos from the street in front of our house.
I was amazed at how fast the F-16 jets were – they seemed to be a couple of seconds in front of the roar of their engines! The flyover lasted perhaps 30 seconds or so max, and then they flew off to the east to salute the healthcare workers in Round Rock and Georgetown. A very nice gesture, for sure. ❤️🇺🇸
Mariko made a stir-fry today, with bell peppers, carrot, snap peas, and skirt steak. It was great! But what made the meal really special was the variety of side dishes. There was marinated zucchini, pickled cauliflower, avocado and tomato, and kimchee (not pictured). It was a very flavorful and filling meal. It’s funny, but with so much variety on the plate, it seems you don’t need to eat much to feel completely satisfied.
Quiet time, please! 😺
