Yesterday, in a traditional division of labor, the girlfriends shopped up and down Oracle Road all day, while Stan earned back some cash on the links.
The gatherers returned with a fine selection of baked goods from the Paradise as well as a "Fresh Produce" garment for a lucky granddaughter, the beginnings of a Pier One table service (see sample coffee cup in photo above) and plans to acquire a coveted Limoges item from the Golden Goose. (The item was under glass, and locked away. More on this later.)
Earlier, a helpful Frannie learned a kitchen no-no the hard way. Don't empty Kathleen's dishwasher, no matter how clean the dishes may appear to be. Kathleen hand scrubs the dishes before entrusting them to a new-fangled dishwasher. She's been doing this for the 30 years Stan can remember. He's foolishly made suggestions about revising the procedure.
Sure enough, a helpful Frannie crossed the line earlier this week, merrily skipping ahead and emptying the dishwasher, only to learn later than she had filled the cupboards with "dirty" dishes. Stan suppressed a snicker or two as the dishes were reloaded and properly sterilized.
Sosie's "Guide to All the Fun Things To Do in Tucson" still hasn't arrived, so we will make do with a visit to the upscale model homes at the new Saddlebrooke Ranch, then a rainy day walk with Birdie.
The reservoirs are full, the dishes are clean, and life is good.
