A bus bit the dust so am stuck at work. And know you are jealous that I get to man the radio so it's okay to go ahead and admit it.

Am busy putting together a Fourth of July picnic menu. What's that you say? It's February?

My current favorite coping mechanism seems to be focusing in on trivial decisions that are easily and quickly settled rather than obsessing about the logistics of the big things coming up. (Please see yesterday's post for further evidence.)

Things like changing states of residence, becoming a licensed nurse, seeking gainful employment.

Aaaack.

But, back to the picnic.

My love has been commissioned to fry up a mess of chicken. Like his grandmama used to make.

And I just found a recipe for a cucumber salad and one for cole slaw* at Smitten Kitchen. Bonus that the coleslaw recipe is from Ina Garten who I have an minor crush on if only for her coconut cake** and massive tulip garden.

Berry dessert? Yes? No?

Either way if you're planning your days well in advance like I am you are welcome to pencil*** in a picnic in Austin for the Fourth of July.

It'll be hot.

Bring your beau.

Public displays of affection will be encouraged.


*I understand that some people (Boyfriend) may not need recipes for lowly things like cole slaw, but other people (me) do.
**I made a smaller version of this cake last Fourth of July with less vanilla and lots more almond extract and it was almondy, moist, coconut heaven.
***Really do use pencil because yours truly sure better have a job by then so the day may need to be adjusted slightly before or after the actual Fourth.