I cannot publish only one blog post in October. I mean I COULD but my brain would implode from the frustration of it so that seems unwise. Which lands you smack in the middle of a blog post with sketchy intentions.
I could write about Halloween, or my lack of interest in it save for the inevitable processed sugar supply we’ll lay in for trick or treaters who may or may not materialize.
I could write about the ever evolving project we call Gracie except that could be summed up with this goofy grin.

Then there’s the whole field mouse escapade and my belief that my neighbors are surely convinced I’m a nut job. Unless helping a field mouse die with dignity is more mainstream than I thought then never mind I’m sure it’s fine.
It’s just a lot right now. Except A LOT is billboard sized and flashing in bright red neon.
Maybe I should stick to bananas. I keep buying the stupid bananas because I swear three out of four of us like them except they keep turning black on our counter but I can’t motivate enough to make banana bread so I end up throwing them out and repeat the whole process again the following week.
A nonexistent-banana-bread post. That’ll bring out the crowds. Whoop whoop.
I think I’ll settle on this. It’s October 20th. I’m still breathing. Let’s call it a win.
I use bananas to make dog treats. Banana+PB+blueberries (because they are in the freezer), blend with a bit of water. Put in ice cube tray (I’ve got a bunch of the cute ones from IKEA). Freeze and bag. Yappy LOVES his “fridge treats”.
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I’m surprised Gracie doesn’t dig those bananas out of the trash. One post, two, twenty…it doesn’t matter. As long as you’re OK. We’re good, and here when you need us.
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Thank you, Dan. This community has always been gracious and supportive — we’re lucky to have it. And Gracie would assuredly steal those bananas if she could. If she ever figures out the step activated trash can I’m in big trouble.
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We had to disconnect that mechanism after our dog figured it out. It must seem like the most amazing food bowl ever.
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Good to see you. Sounds like your having a time of it.
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I’m sure I’ve got plenty of company out there. It’s just very extra at the moment. 😑
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And that is something. Still standing
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Sometimes our wins come in small victories.
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Banana bread is overrated anyway. Toss em. Glad you are still breathing.
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Thanks, John. I **love** the banana bread but it’s a 2 hr project & I can’t motivate for that. Gonna feel less bad about tossing the rotten bananas though.
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😁
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You can always buy a mix for banana bread and add your bananas. Some are quite good.
I understand the flashing lights indicating a s**t show of drama going on, all too well. Take care.
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Thanks, Lauren. Ranking #5 on my most annoying traits is a sensitivity to gluten so I have to bake from scratch. So freaking frustrating. But your solidarity has brought some solace this morning so thank you. 🙂
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I buy Gluten free mixes for when my adult daughter comes over. Sadly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one for banana bread.
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Boo! That’s a bummer, but I’ll take any suggestions you have for good gluten free mixes. I haven’t had much luck with those.
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Krusteaz is the brand that tastes great IMHO.
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They also make a coffee cake mix you could easily add the bananas to.
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Good to see a post from you. Eat the bananas yourself if no one else is. That’s what I do. Take care.
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Thank you, Sadje. The thing is I really love banana bread — it’s just hard to motivate for a 2 hr baking project. Which means I should just eat the dang fruit. 🤣
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Yes, it’s very useful for us, specially moms.
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