Room For All

[JayneWonders]

I remember thinking thatbought cookies were super special as we JUST had homemade.
Mom baked a lot.
It was rare for their not to be cookies.
Dessert was a key part of dinner.

It wasn't fancy, but, dang, it spoiled me for baking.

 

[Mendalla]

Somewhat relevant, we had a bit of a "baby shower" at work for a woman going on mat leave and someone provided some rather nice brownies. I stuck to one but it was tempting. Also had Ontario strawberries with a selection of ice creams.

So far this year, we've had two wedding showers and a baby shower. Funny, because we went a long time without a lot of people getting married or having kids after having a lot of family things happening when I started. Just like my neighbourhood, my office seems to be starting to get young again. People who started with me or before (mostly boomers and Gen X) are retiring, new positions are getting filled by millennials or even Gen Z.

 

[JayneWonders]

Buying two hazmat suits to dispose of the poison ivy in te garden this fall.

Not interested in another exposure..

 

[Mendalla]

Yeah, after what you've been through, not worth risking. Hazmat seems like overkill but I might go there, too, if I had to deal with poison ivy or similar.

 

[JayneWonders]

Hah, I will need a photo when all done up.

The advantage is that it is a disposable item.

In the fall, it will be easier to identify as the leaves turn red.
Will wear protective gloves under the garden gloves as well, and then ditch the gloves.
My hunter boots will be fine, as they can we washed.

The issue with poison ivy is that exposure increases your likelihood of responding and the severity of such.