Gallus Ova

The information about retirement yesterday had me daydreaming all evening long. Do not get me wrong, I actually very much enjoy MOST of my job (you know the exceptions in terms of some annoying folks).  But, the one facet about retirement that I am looking MOST forward to is the flexibility in terms of my time.  The idea of having a flexible schedule of when to do things seems so beautiful.  I was able to taste the flavor of that freedom during the pandemic, when the U was in lockdown and all our classes were online.  Being able to choose day-to-day when I would get up, when I would do work, when I would exercise was SO freeing-feeling..... even in the midst of the pandemic.  

Eggs are interesting in many biological and also culinary ways.  In my embryology course, I talk a whole hellluva lot about eggs from all sorts of different beasts and various forms of vegetation.  But, from a culinary standpoint, I also admire eggs.  Of course I have used and eaten eggs as part of various delightful and delicious baked goods.  But, interestingly, I never really liked eggs as a singular food type when I was a kid.  It was not until I was in adulthood that I began to find eggs as a singular food to my liking.  

For me, I tend to like four different types of singular food type eggs..... a) coddled are perhaps my favorite, b) hard boiled, c) scrambled, and d) frittata/quiche.  I am very much not fond of fried eggs, or any rendering of those. 

I am still pondering what to do if anything on Thursday relating to the Retiree's Cigar Group.  I already feel sad about not being able to be there.  I am not sure if I should go as quickly as I can get out of the U and POSSIBLY find one or two stragglers who may be left, who most likely will be nearly ready to leave when I arrive..... or if I should go there and likely just be by myself and read a pleasure book.... or if I should simply just not go and stay at the U and work.  I need to make some sort of decision/plan. 

"Gallus" is both the Genus and the species name for the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus).   Ova is a more "sciencey" name for an egg.  One funny final thought.... when I wrote above... "all sorts of different beasts and various forms of vegetation"  it reminded me of a funny definition I would use to define "biology" and I would use it especially to tease my botanical cohorts (my being a zoologist):

"Biology - the study of animals and their food sources."😁

PipeTobacco

PCS - 8... I have been thinking deeply about my beloved pipes the last few days.  The feelings of deep yearning for them seems to be very prominent and strong this week.  

Contentment Score - 6... thus far, anyhow..... it just seems like a normal, average day.  That.... in itself, is soothing.