Sunday, December 1, 2013
December 1--Reminder To Myself
OK now, it's that time of year for Christmas Spirit. Some things perk me up, and some things take me down: UP = lights, decorations, Christmas trees, Christmas cantatas... DOWN = needing to shop, dreading to shop, shopping.... UP = The Cratchets... DOWN = Scrooge... UP = the December Christmas Star...
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Saturday, November 30, 2013
Not A Rake In Sight
The leaf blowers have been going all day in the sunshine and blue-sky, 40+ degree weather. This is a big complex with lots and lots of trees that have shed their leaves so it takes a long time. But it is rather relaxing to hear their blower noises and hear the workers calling out to one-another. The...
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Friday, November 29, 2013
On To Christmas
After everyone eats a tremendous amount of Thanksgiving dinner food and begin to groan and push back from the table, I am always amazed at how much still remains for leftovers: casseroles, sandwiches, turkey omelets, turkey soup, turkey salad. I insisted that guests take with them packets of...
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Pardon The Turkey
Gratitude can truly be a shortcut for staying positive and happy... ~ Editor of Livestrong.com I must say, I am truly thankful for this thing: But, right about now I am sorely tempted to give it away to someone who wants it and order catered deli sandwiches for tomorrow. But temptation shall not win...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The Last Turkey Show
Well, I donned my old purple felt cloche this morning for several reasons: #1 - It keeps my head very warm on a cold windy day like today. #2 - It sort of matches my purple shirt and the purple pattern bits of my jacket. #3 - It makes me look like the picture of my old Oklahoma grandma taken back in...
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