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Pinto, (((Hugs))) You are a strong woman. I’m sorry today was so hard. I’m hoping you have a great time tomorrow with @Asscherhalo_lover
The first thing I thought when reading this, Pinto? That you have learned so much and I know you will generously pass it on to the next grieving friend you encounter. Of course, it sucks you went through this, but knowing you, you will be there for the next who need someone truly in their corner when they are most vulnerable. <3
You are doing so well and its so good that you come here and vent!
I'm having a hard time figuring out how this aligns with what Calliecake recently posted... I know this thread is quite long now,I think Calliecake makes an excellent point about trying to be understanding about people operating under extraordinarily trying circumstances. I am not suggesting Michael's parents are model in-laws, but planning the funeral of a loved one, including adult children, is an excruciatingly painful process. It's very unfortunate that they were not more sensitive to your needs, but they may not have had the emotional strength or sensitivity or may have incorrectly assumed you would not want a funeral home you might drive by regularly. In any event, your in-depth thinking about what would work best for you in the future seems like a very wise decision. The very best of luck to you.
I think Calliecake makes an excellent point about trying to be understanding about people operating under extraordinarily trying circumstances. I am not suggesting Michael's parents are model in-laws, but planning the funeral of a loved one, including adult children, is an excruciatingly painful process. It's very unfortunate that they were not more sensitive to your needs, but they may not have had the emotional strength or sensitivity or may have incorrectly assumed you would not want a funeral home you might drive by regularly. In any event, your in-depth thinking about what would work best for you in the future seems like a very wise decision. The very best of luck to you.
I'm ready for my two servings of chocolate croissant breakfast later in the AM
I'm glad you equate me with something sweet! I can't even imagine with the riot! It's really something!When I saw this this article about the run on Nutella in France, I thought of you and your chocolate croissants (or as we used to call them "pains aux chocolats"). I hope you have tried Nutella, because it is good, although (in my opinion) not nearly as good as real pain au chocolat. I was introduced to Nutella before any had been imported into the United States because I am married to an Italian. When it was first imported here, there was only one store I knew of in this part of Connecticut (a store that imported a lot of Italian goods) where one could buy it. Now it is everywhere in all the supermarkets in many sizes.
Article...https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/world/europe/nutella-riots-france.html?module=WatchingPortal®ion=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=thumb_square&state=standard&contentPlacement=1&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/26/world/europe/nutella-riots-france.html&eventName=Watching-article-click
Deb
I'm glad you equate me with something sweet!
We may be redefining chocolate love here - it's like those brownie recipes that use beansOh, definitely. When I think of you I think of chocolate melting between the buttery flakes of a croissant!
(((Pinto-La-Croissante)))
Deb
Sorry for the threadjack Pinto.
@monarch64 I’m sure the way you handled things was the best not only for you but for your daughter as well. Being a good human being and not playing dirty are wonderful examples to set for a child. You’re daughter is young. Trust me the day will come when she thanks you for handling things the way you did.
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Ingredients
Robert Steinberg s Fudgy Brownies | SCHARFFEN BERGER
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes, plus more for the pan.
- 8 ounces SCHARFFEN BERGER 70% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate, coarsely chopped.
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 2 large eggs.
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves.
https://www.scharffenberger.com/.../recipes/robert-steinbergs-fudgy-brownies....
TooPatient-
I hope this is the recipe you wanted.
Deb
those brownie recipes that use beans