Well There Goes Today

Was awakened by the Spouse, who was about to head off to work when he discovered a puddle in the basement. Like the terrier he is, he followed the leak and discovered that the water heater had sprung a leak. He showed it to me, then left for work. So I must find and call a plumber and get him/them over here...all without a shower.

This is such a modern-world problem (the sort of reflection one has when one writes historical fiction).

Adventures in Dinner

Why did it take me so long to make carnitas at home? It's not like they're difficult--the effort-to-appreciation ratio is entirely favorable. My family thinks I'm all kinds of cool. And there are left overs! I can barely wait until lunch.