Menus and thoughts

Spring is such a wonderful time of year. I love seeing the flowers in bloom. Here is Utah, we've had rain in the valley and everything is lush. This is set against a backdrop of snow topped mountains. Our rain meant fresh powder around us. I am awed by the beauty and drama of it-and I'll share if I ever get a digital camera.

Today is Flag Day. There are lots of things wrong with the United States, just as there are with any country. But there are so many more things right-things we aspire to even if we do not always succeed with the execution. Our ideals of justice and equity, diversity, and fairness would make our world so much better if adhered to. I fly the flag proudly today to remind me how blessed I am to live here.

Tomorrow is Father's day, so most of the menus this week are at my husband's choosing. Luckily, he is willing to eat leftovers even then. And I still get to pick lots of things from the garden.

• Sunday
  Pot roast with carrots and new potatoes
  Gravy
  Chard
  Bread pudding with strawberries and chocolate chips
• Monday
  Hot open faced roast beef sandwiches
  Mashed potatoes
  Green salad
• Tuesday
  Bisquick easy beef pot pie
  Broccoli salad
• Wednesday
  Chicken stir fry
  Brown rice
• Thursday
  French bread pizzas-one pepperoni, one veggie
  Green salad
• Friday
  Hamburgers
  Chips
• Saturday
  Grilled salmon
  Grilled veggies