Survival After Seventy-Five

I have gotten a new Dell, Inspiron Laptap!  Woo Hoo!       Last April 2022, I set a goal to purchase a new laptop computer; and finally, after months of wishing and hoping, planning and scheming, my dream (goal) came true.  But not without a price and one year of debt to pay off.  The American dream scheme--twelve months of easy payments with no money down.  If you want it, you can get it; that is, if you have the  collateral for credit.       This goal is costly, and it took me a while to find the right laptop for me.  After, extensive online research, I chose a Dell Inspiron because, I was told some years ago, Dell computers are the best on the market.  And after researching my options, I was convinced Dell is the best laptop for me.  I'm conservative; therefore, I chose a medium-priced laptop, Inspiron which happened to be on sale at Best Buy on Labor Day.  I saved $200 which brought the price down from $799 to $599.  Plus, with frosting on top, it came with a six-months free an

   In an attempt to fill up a flower bed in my garden, I have added four more Mum plants along with three that I had planted last year.  Mums seem to do well in this spot which only gets full sun in the late afternoon.      I'm keeping my fingers crossed, hoping my little  plants will survive through the rest of this year on into next spring.  And, perhaps, those blooming annuals will seed and come back again next spring.      Last year, I scattered a lot of water crest seeds in this area, and it should fill in again soon with all the rain we are getting lately.      When I get back to this section of my garden, I would like to add more plants.  Another planting project would depend on my finances and if I could afford more plants or seeds.  I might have to wait until next spring to continue planting.  Perhaps, garden maintenance, i.e., weeding, trimming, and watering will be all I'm able do for a good while.

Peach Cobbler with a Cup of Coffee         Recipe: Bring a large kettle of water to a rapid boil and add 7 or 8 ripe peaches.  Boil for about two minutes and then, turn off heat and let peaches set in water for a few minutes.  Drain water off peaches and let cool until able to handle.  Peel off peach skins and remove pits.  Slice peaches and place them in a bowl.     In a bowl, mix together 1 T. spoon of cornstarch, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tsp. almond extract, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg.      Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/4 cup of margarine with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon until light and fluffy.  Add 1 cup flour, 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 cup milk and mix until smooth.      Coat bottom of  a glass baking dish with shortening or cooking oil.  Pour batter into greased baking dish and spread evenly over bottom.  Spoon peach mixture evenly over top of batter.      Preheat oven to 350F degrees and bake peach cobbler for one hour or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and

 

Homemade apple cake,  fresh from my oven!   

ZINNIA SPLENDOR