Since today was the only day in all of July & August Mom & I could work together, I was at her house and working on accountings at 8 a.m. I also took my laundry, because my dryer has had it, and the eggs and coconut to make macaroons. Mom & I worked steadily until 11, then I took a break to bake. Unfortunately, Mom was out of sugar, so I had to run up to the grocery store, but I still got 4 dozen macaroons done in time for a late lunch. Then I went back to my computer and got the forms done for her to take in and file tomorrow. Then I ran out of energy, loaded up the car and came home and took a nap.
The macaroons are for a Probate Court tradition--each person brings treats for everyone else on his or her birthday. It's certainly practical, because no one person gets stuck repeatedly baking cakes or cookies or buying bagels. Mom says it's just like hobbits giving presents to others. Since the judge is allergic to wheat, macaroons are perfect. Any vegans in the office can just suck it, however. :P
My dryer is 47 years old, and despite a nagging feeling of disloyalty, my sheets were so hot when I took them out last week that I finally decided to bite the bullet and just replace it. It's had at least two new motors, several full clean-outs, and two years ago, Dad removed the drum and re-painted the inside. So it's time. I got a no-frills dryer from Lowe's, and they're going to call me about delivery.
Both of my brothers called to wish me a happy birthday, and that just put the cap on my day. Now I'm going to go take a cool shower and read the book Mom loaned me.
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