Annoying "special" days

Oh the ways society tries to enforce "proper" behavior and attitudes. And make a profit at the same time.

Apologies to those of you who had a good relationship with your mothers...

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I hope I'm wrong..

For some time I've had on and off "twinges" from the second joint (counting from the end of the finger) of the middle finger of both hands.

A bit stiff, and "full" (not quite swollen feeling, but not normal either)

For the last few days the one on my left hand has gone beyond that to being stiffer and actually painful to bend if it hasn't been moved in a bit.

Let me guess... arthritis?

Oh well, another thing that'll have to wait until I can get medical coverage again.

Spice questions

Okay, trying to get the most use I can out of what's in the cupboards.

I've got a bunch of spices I was given at various times and no idea what to *do* with them.

Thyme (powder)
Marjoram (powder)
Mace (powder)
Sage (powder)
Oregano (leaves)
Rosemary (leaves)
Colman's Mustard (powder)
ground ginger
Basil (leaves)

So. what kinds of *cheap* food would you use any of the above in preparing?

I've also got a few things I do know how to use like curry powder, garlic powder and onion flakes as well as salt and pepper.

ETA: was about to throw out two unlabeled bottles when I saw that one had "Basil" written on the cap with felt pen)