Determined to move forward

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Day twelve or so of feeling down. I am sick and tired of this. I was a mopey shutin last night because of it, and a snappish and short-tempered one at that. Apologies to those who had to be around for that. I got a phonecall from rigel that was really sweet and concerned, and we had a nice chat. Meant a lot to me. So I am now going to find some damn way to get past these blues.
 
I am making a list of things I have to be thankful for and happy about. I'm hoping having it will give me something to remind me that there is a lot of good in my life that I should be grateful for. Tonight, for example, katiescarlett29 is coming in to visit for the weekend. I am making a delicious brisket dinner for her, and it should be a lovely evening. I will be picking her up with Jared as soon as I get off of work. So perhaps if I focus on that, I will do better. Anything is better than this two-week emotional mire I've been sunk in.

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[dendron-ges.livejournal.com]

Beef brisket? I'm very curious: how do you cook it? I learned (from my mother) to sort of marinate it and cook it in the oven at a low temperature for a long time . . . a sort of roast, I guess, that has aspirations of imitating barbecue. It's a rather plain way of doing it, but quite tasty for all that.

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That sounds nice! I'm going to be braising it-- submerging it in red wine and cooking it low and slow. Not very fancy either, but the wine gives it richness that I like.

[dendron-ges.livejournal.com]

Oooh, red wine! That would be very tasty with beef. Enjoy (and your guest as well)!