Steens pure cane syrup from Abbeville LA.
Gotta have it on oatmeal.

They keep me grounded, sane and loved.

Just being able to get around on my own & take care of myself. I can get by nicely without Social Security, a car, the latest Apple gadget, even baseball. But lack of mobility is terrifying.

I panic if I don't have reading material, and not eBooks, either. I need the real thing.

Cheese is a distant second.

It's odd and annoying. "I have 35% left". What a weird way to approach reading a novel.

without those two things.

(OK, you guys, say THAT three times in a row, fast without stopping!) **

https://bauernladen.at/produkte/tastl-wachauer-marillenbauer/wachauer-marillennektar-33485

It's a tiny production, and they don't ship in quantities large enough for a store to maintain a stock, and they will not ship beyond Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

It is made, bottled and sold by the Tastl (TAHS-tle) family in a tiny village in the Austrian Wachau Valley. It is almost worth learning German and living here for this alone.

** When I first met the sister of my younger daughter's SO (they're German), she automatically assumed I was another dumb American who was incapable of learning a foreign language. So, she spoke to me in English. She remarked that Americans just couldn't pronounce German words.
Without letting on, I just said, "really? It doesn't sound so complicated to me."
She said, "Oh, yes, you people just can't pronounce our words at all."
I said, "like what?"
Thinking she would throw me a curve, she said the word for "little match box," which in German is "Streichholzschächtelchen."

I repeated it perfectly: "Streichholzschächtelchen. What's so hard about that?"
She nearly fell over backwards with shock, saying, "well, MOST Americans can't do that."
I asked. "Are you sure about that? Have you taken the time to ask 'most Americans' to be sure of what you are saying?"
Uhh, well no, she hadn't.

I have had serious inquiries as to the required documents needed to emigrate to Austria.

Miinibaashkiminasiganibiitoosijiganibadagwiingweshiganibakwezhigan. Ojibwe for blueberry pie.

It sounds like they tell you the oven settings in both fahrenheit and celsius.

I need my multiple daily fixes

My pets - they bring me joy each and every day.
My books - they transport me to other worlds.
Lemonade - it tastes good.
Toothbrush and toothpaste - my mouth appreciates it.

I have emphysema and heart issues.

Had a rough childhood. Humans saved me.

And… will always have a dog.

And Tim Horton’s coffee.

My woodworking tools. I make furniture and cabinets by hand. My oldest machine was made in 1905 and it works very well.

the new products.

I am hitting 70 but can still work my five days a week. My wife says it keeps me out of trouble. I think she would hate me being around all the time!

Most days are a treat

I relish the seasonal cliches. Bring me a cider donut to go with it!

but it is getting colder Monday so I won't mind going to my dentist appointment. 😊

My family
Music
Books
My tablet/DU
Good friends
Morning coffee
Having my own car and ability to drive. The last one may sound a bit strange, but I am frightened over the thought of not being able to just jump in my car and go someplace.

My Wife. My wonderful wife of 50+ years spoils me rotten for no apparent reason. Wonderful Cook and my best Friend.

And Budweiser in the fridge in the garage.

And a 2+ mile walk almost everyday, lifting light weights and wall pushups. Literally. I can’t live without those.

Could I survive physically without them, yes, but not emotionally.

Also, things to read, be it physical books for pleasure or the internet for fast access to information on all manner of topics, and DU, of course.

with the tea, and 3. My love-mate smiling and saying g'mornin' sweetie' as I have my tea and muffin.

Coffee

Chapstick

Pack of playing cards

Razors

Access to phone/internet/PC

Art and Music

Love and Respect

White noise for sleeping

The first thing I read when I wake up. I have my coffee and read the latest political and other updates. DU folks share some of the most interesting news and current events on tge web.

Red Rose brand.
Iced or hot depending on the season.

food, clothing, shelter

and music

Makes it easier to eat vegan

My wife
My dogs
Democratic Underground
Phone
Coffee
Good food

Not necessarily in that order... And lots more.

Best regards,
Sorghum Crow

JK….But I am a mean bitch!


Food and water. 😉😁😇