New year, more soup

A quiet New Year's Eve here this year, but honestly, that's the usual. bell came down to visit, and we got back into watching Nirvana in Fire, and made hotpot for supper. I think the last time we had it was a couple years ago on vacation in the mountains when she and zulu came out to join us for a few days. We set an extra spot at the table for Zulu that night. It's easy to forget how physically exhausting grief is... the night after Bell went home, I think I slept for more than ten hours.

I had a good long stretch off work, but am back tomorrow. This is the first time in a couple years when I haven't set myself a major project while on vacation at home (get the basement cleared out for construction! ... deep-clean the main floor of the house post-construction! ... assemble a floor loom with no instructions!) and I still feel like I would have no trouble just hanging out at home for another week. But! A regular work week tomorrow means it's time to make! more! soup!

( White Bean, Ham, and Greens Soup )