I checked my blog a little while ago and was surprised to find an old post there. Then I remembered I just thought about posting.

I woke up a little before 7:00 and wondered what to do with my day, besides cook that roast. I made a list of the things I needed to return, and decided Annapolis was my best bet. Should I go downstairs and make coffee and start getting ready? Hmmmm, no. Getting ready right away and going to Panera's in Annapolis for coffee and breakfast was a better plan. So, I jumped out of bed, showered and got ready, and was at my first destination by about 8:00. I'd never been to that location, but it was as nice as they all are. I had a few cups of the robust blend coffee and a cinnamon crunch bagel with low-fat hazelnut cream cheese, my favorite. So much for watching my weight...grow. I spent a bunch of time on my laptop, a happy person. You know how I feel about Panera's. Then I went to Circuit City to exchange the tripod I got for Christmas for a very compact model. Exchanged an Under Armor shirt for Emily at Modell's. Returned something to the beauty supply store. Went to Lord and Taylor's to see if they still had the white feather tree. And they did. I spoke to the salesperson to see what the bottom line was. With coupons, a new account and the sale, it would be $80. I straightened every branch, and looked at it from every angle. I decided I didn't really like it. What a relief. I don't ever have to second-guess myself about that again. I went to Macy's to return something, and found more Martha Stewart faux-vintage ornaments all marked down to $1.99. Now that was 'a good thing.' I'll be so happy next winter when I find all the new ornaments I'll have forgotten I bought! That was my last stop, and I came home to cook. I set my laptop on the counter, went to The Pioneer Woman Cooks blog, and the page featuring her pot roast recipe. I followed it precisely, cause I'm like that. And...how fortunate for me: the only two fresh herbs called for were the only two I grow, and they're evergreen: rosemary and thyme. So, pot roast in the oven, I was off to: (I'm liking my colons today)


Yes, the hammock. It was wonderful outside today. I took lots of pictures while I lay there. Mostly deleted ones. The sky was the most glorious blue.


I took a lot of sky pictures. I borrowed Em's iTouch while she went out running, and listened to a John Mayer album while checking my e-mail and reading some blogs. Sounds like a slice of heaven to me. Finally, it got chilly and it was time to move inside. But not for long. Cause here I am again on my porch.

I cooked the pot roast for 3 hours, not peeking once. Here's what it looked like when I took the lid off:


I think it looks a lot like Ree's picture. It tastes delicious. I have some egg noodles boiling on the stove, and fresh green beans in the microwave. Pot roast, anyone? With just Em and I, it's gonna last a long time. Good thing there's a freezer.