September 1 dawned cloudy, reminiscent of our more common Southern California "May-Gray" days. Woke early and was drawn into the on-going news of Gustav. It's a relief to hear that so many have evacuated. But you can't help but wonder about those who remained, to worry for them, and for the animals that weren't or couldn't be moved to safety. It's way too soon to know the extent of damage, injury, and lost lives this storm will leave in its wake. You also wonder if the areas hardest hit by Katrina can withstand another blow so soon.
With many Lee family members still to return to Texas from Ohio following Uncle Dick's funeral, we are praying that weather related travel delays are few and that all is well when they reach their homes. Emails from cousin Karen and Aunt Anne have described the funeral as a fitting tribute to his life, the family reunion gatherings as bittersweet, but also as joyous celebrations of family members being brought together, some for the first time.
Sunday's end-of-summer play-day at the stable where Margaret works was great fun. The highlight of the events involved mounting thirteen parents on their kid's horses, the majority of whom had never ridden before! The kids were having a ball, many of them attaching lead-lines to the horses' bridles for safety sake, walking with their moms and dads, giggling words of encouragement. Some of our new "riders-in-waiting" looked like they were having the times of the lives, as well. Cameras were everywhere - lots of digital documentation!
We've been invited for a quiet Labor Day barbeque at the home of our great friends and neighbors, Chuck and Christine, later today. All Christine asked that we bring was dill dip. But, when Larry asked if she'd like some pickled beets, too, her eyes lit up. "Pickled" (marinated) beets are quite new to our food repertoire; this recipe, found on a cooking website earlier this year, guarantees they'll become a constant.
With many Lee family members still to return to Texas from Ohio following Uncle Dick's funeral, we are praying that weather related travel delays are few and that all is well when they reach their homes. Emails from cousin Karen and Aunt Anne have described the funeral as a fitting tribute to his life, the family reunion gatherings as bittersweet, but also as joyous celebrations of family members being brought together, some for the first time.
Sunday's end-of-summer play-day at the stable where Margaret works was great fun. The highlight of the events involved mounting thirteen parents on their kid's horses, the majority of whom had never ridden before! The kids were having a ball, many of them attaching lead-lines to the horses' bridles for safety sake, walking with their moms and dads, giggling words of encouragement. Some of our new "riders-in-waiting" looked like they were having the times of the lives, as well. Cameras were everywhere - lots of digital documentation!
We've been invited for a quiet Labor Day barbeque at the home of our great friends and neighbors, Chuck and Christine, later today. All Christine asked that we bring was dill dip. But, when Larry asked if she'd like some pickled beets, too, her eyes lit up. "Pickled" (marinated) beets are quite new to our food repertoire; this recipe, found on a cooking website earlier this year, guarantees they'll become a constant.
1 bunch (4 or 5) beets
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk the vinaigrette together and combine with the cooled and sliced beets, letting stand at room temperature for one half hour. (Note: we've marinated them in a zip-loc bag, in the fridge, a day or more in advance and they were amazing!)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Whisk the vinaigrette together and combine with the cooled and sliced beets, letting stand at room temperature for one half hour. (Note: we've marinated them in a zip-loc bag, in the fridge, a day or more in advance and they were amazing!)
We send out our wishes to all for a safe, healthy, happy, peaceful Labor Day!
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