Potatoes in the Mist

 The kids are driving up to New York for the 4th of July weekend. I’ll be flying. When I planned the trip, I thought it would be cooler than Florida. It will actually be hotter, going into the triple digits on some days. So I feel a bit foolish. But we will be going to California from NYC in mid-July, and that is reliably cooler. Eric and I had a great time in Europe. Zoe (who wants to be called Chris now) was unable to come because of a broken ankle. Eric and I swam in the Aegean Sea and saw Harry Styles in concert (a fun sing-along). I’m still on the fence about whether to move back to NYC in 2029 (when Chris graduates) or stay in Florida. NYC is much cheaper for me because I only pay maintenance on the apartment there, instead of full rent. But Florida lets you avoid the winter. I haven’t really put roots down there, though anything can change, I suppose. Maybe I could go there for the winter…

 Eric and I spent a few days in Key West. I love it there. You can bike everywhere, no need for a car. 

 I saw this on my morning walk 🌈

 I’m not a big movie person, but I saw 2 good ones recently. Project Hail Mary - science fiction with ET vibes, and Crossing Delancey - cute 80s movie set in NYC. I also saw this cute Hello Kitty train.

 I’ve never tried any of Nigella Lawson’s recipes, but this coffee ice cream caught my eye. And it’s served on a brioche bun, which is interesting. 

 Feeling emotional. Eric is going to University College London. It’s exciting though. 

 I tried this avocado salad from Smitten Kitchen. Amazing. The red onion isn’t necessary; the dressing, lettuce and avocado are enough. 

 I just finished watching the Gilmore Girls revival. I heard it was “controversial,” but I liked it. I hope they do another one.

 I tried a sandwich today that was blog-worthy. No photo, unfortunately—it was gone too fast. I got it at The Love Loaf in North Beach. Ham, melted Brie and fig jam on a croissant. 

 I made peach crumb muffins from Smitten Kitchen Keepers. Delectable 😊

 I hadn’t made one of these in ages…since New York, maybe. But it was as good as I remembered. I had mine with Nutella, but Eric likes Bonne Maman jam.

 Kyoto is beautiful.

 The kids and I are in Kyoto. It feels like the real Japan, less citified than Tokyo. Coming back from dinner, we saw a river with stepping stones, and waded across. 

 The kids and I had such a good time in Fort Lauderdale today. We went to El Camino, where I had fish tacos and a strawberry margarita, and then we took a boat down the river (for free). There was a dog named Brian on board. 

 Hi blog! It’s been a while. Eric took this picture of the eclipse. We weren’t on the path of totality, but in 2045 we will be.

 Today Eric and I rode our bikes from Sunny Isles to Dania Beach. It was over 16 miles round trip. We passed through Hollywood, which has a honky tonk beach section, and then we went through a more rustic area that had Nantucket vibes. After I turned around, he continued to Fort Lauderdale. It was a nice ride, and a bit of an adventure, but unfortunately I didn’t take any pictures.

 I signed up for a 5K and now I’m addicted. 12 called me Speed McQueen 😊

 I am excited! The kids and I are going to see Billy Joel and Sting in Tampa. 

 I took a long bike ride today. About 15 miles. Most of it was on a path by the ocean (first sand, then paved). When I got home, I had 2 pumpkin waffles with maple syrup and strawberry Greek yogurt on top. It was very satisfying.

  I just finished such a good book. It was called Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers. The main character was entertaining and endearing. She finds a dead body on the floor of her Chinatown tea shop and starts investigating.