I'm going to pretend...

For the record, I am pretending that the hard work I put into canning today produced more than 1 quart of tomatoes and 2 pints of pickled okra.  I wish I didn't hate wasting so much.  And, I know that later this winter when I make homemade tomato soup or put those tomatoes into a stew I will be glad; but, I will at no point this winter be thankful for the okra myself.  I may be thankful that someone else gets to enjoy the pickled flavor of a garden veggie, but I do not love anything preserved in the way of dill.  I do, however love bread and butter pickles.  Okay, I feel better now that I've got that off my chest.  :)  I hope you feel better too.!