September 9, 2016

I’m in Moab, Utah. This morning I made mashed potatoes and meatloaf for dinner tonight. It's so hot here in the afternoon that I couldn't bear the thought of slaving over the oven and stove even with the AC running. Because I only have three gas burners and limited working space, I have to make dishes sequentially. The mashed potatoes took longer than I expected, so I'm glad to have that behind me. Why am I making a winter meal in 90+ degree weather? To satisfy a craving. I made meatloaf earlier this summer, but six servings were three too many for me. I've held off making it again until I have someone to share it with: Jean is arriving tonight.

​We are going to tour Arches and Canyonlands National Parks over the next five days, and we may do one or more of the following activities: ballooning, skydiving, paragliding, flying privately in a helicopter or plane, Jeep touring, Jett-boating, or stand-up paddle boarding. I'll let her pick: I can't wait to see what we do!