Tuesday Meme...heading into December

 Hello and welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 kept in her memory.  We give you 4 things to think about each week and hope it spurs you to blog, connect with fellow bloggers and just stop and reflect!

December is a month filled with religious significance for so many. Christmas (Dec 24-25) and Chanukah (Nov 28-Dec 6). Christians speak of the light coming into the world at Christmas and Chanukah is the festival of lights when the light was returned to the newly cleansed temple in Jerusalem. So, they have a common connection.

Let's talk about December and what it has in store for you....

1. How much importance do you place on December holidays? Do you plan and prepare? Is that part of the fun for you or would you rather dispense with it?

Plan? What is that? We mainly go with the flow, grin.

2. Food is a big part of the holiday season. Which foods and treats do you most look forward to having?

Cookies, yeah, cookies...as for foods...we tend to keep it simple during the cold months; soups, casseroles and even roasts...not sure about the roasts this year-the costs of food are way up.

3. It is a season for family, friends, guests and giving. Would you write a bit about how it all comes together for you in December?

Come together? My family lives in Florida, his family lives here and they try to plan...and it never happens that way. When we went over for Thanksgiving desert to our nephews, my husband's sister-our nephew's mother was trying to plan (no, that would be bully) into having getting everyone around for a Christmas party. She is an appeaser, anyways...sometimes, you just gotta' let things happen naturally. I might had said that. Just set a time and date and go with it...stop this nonsense of "planning". I might have said that as well. grin. Hey, I have been part of this family for 41 years, I can say what's on my mind, that is my story and I am sticking to it. grin

4. Life changes and traditions alter due to those changes. Has anything changed for you and if so how? If not, would you mind sharing your traditions with us?

We refuse to travel on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

--Christmas Eve 30+ yrs ago while we were out last-minute Christmas shopping in a snowstorm, we were in an accident when we lived in Hudson, NY (I might had told the story). ANYWAYS, while waiting for the police (the police chiefs gf hit us--and they were in no hurry to get to the scene, let's just keep it real) and such, we walked over to the pizza place. That started a tradition that has remained all these years. Or as my husband has stated all these years, "No bad juju." It's a southern thing (Juju). LOL

--we don't travel and we have pizza for Christmas Eve. This year, I am probably working on Christmas Eve and will bring Pizza home from my employer. Work is only a 5-minute drive...what could possibly go wrong? (Knock on wood-grin)

--if you want to come over for that and Lasagna for Christmas Day, be our guests. We don't mind. We are firm on not traveling...and his sister knows it.

--now, when our son gets his own family, we expect changes...but according to him, he will always come home. Huhuh, his wife and kids might have something to say about that, LOLOLOL and we might have to adjust our lifestyle to suit his family. Until then...we keep with the traditions that started all those years ago. AND the kid goes, "I ain't changing nothing, no bad juju from me. She'll have to go along with it." Ok then...rolling eyes. Gosh, he is in for such a rude awakening, lol.

Currently...

 Joining in with the Currently Meme and linking back to Stacy.

Why yes, Virginia, we do-like 6 inches.

took this yesterday while leaving for work at 7:30 am.

The weather in the Southern Tier of NY 28* real feel is 21* and cloudy with light snow. Looks like it wants to continue coming down.

Listening to...actually hubby is reading the news out loud. Discussing Fauci and the new variant. BTW, M-O-R-O-N-I-C. It took me 24 hrs. to figure out the anagram. 

Watching...not this morning, but last night; Yellowstone...and I have to say, I am getting a little disgusted by it.

Loving...the change in season; the brisk cold snowy days. Ask me how I felt about that yesterday morning when I was parking the SUV and the parking lot was not cleared. Yeah, NOT (meaning I did not like that, lol)--and having to wade through like 4 inches of snow. Luckily, I have a change of shoes in my locker. Hubby was kind enough to dig out my snow boots (after I got home LOL).

Celebrating...D.O.N.E. Christmas shopping. I get paid 5 times this month. Gonna need that due to the higher costs of EVERYTHING. I hate to see what our Natural Gas heating bill is going to be. 

Thinking...Thank you all for your kind thoughts and questions...

I have made the decision to change jobs/position. We shall see where it goes, IF it goes. I am not working today; I see the job is still listed and folks are grumbling about the hours. So, I think the candidate pool is probably close to nil. If I get the job (still at my place of employment), I would be the assistant to the manager in Receiving. It still falls under Grocery Warehouse. I get along with the lady who runs it etc. She is the one who approached me about it and my boss is aware of it...and he ain't happy but he understands the need to improve one's self.

Feeling...a little tired this morning. I think with the drastic change in the weather, and knowing what is wrong health wise, it's just been a little difficult. I am not ready to confront the true reality yet of having rheumatoid arthritis, there it is. 

BUT

I am a happy and full of blessings.

Grateful...for so many things. Way too many to print/write out.

Enjoying...the simple joy of having a cup of coffee...which brings me to the NOT confronting reality. I have had to change things up; watch what I eat and the key is to keep moving, period. Maybe I am confronting it...who knows...but seriously, I am not.

Somethings to think about...

That's a wrap, friends...have a beautiful day. 

Goodbye Fall...

 Good morning from a frosty Southern Tier of NY. it's currently 26* and real feel is 15* with snow falling. Thank you all for the kind comments...I'll just say, the new position is back in Receiving where I would have a chance to sit and it's not as physical as my current position. I have NOT made a decision. I will wait until Monday when HR returns. ANYWAYS...came home yesterday from work and decided to get rid of all the fall stuff.

Goodbye fall thoughts and welcome the cold months. Changed out the kitchen curtains and took down the leaf garland.

Yep, it was snowing and still is.

took the door curtain down and changed it with 2 tea towels and a ribbon.

Since no one knows where the Christmas curtains are. We had started packing up when we thought we would be in the house on River Street and then things fell through.

The guys stayed up late and got the tree up...and they have since taken the white lights off--they specifically asked me colored or white. I said colored. Hubby has since returned from Walmart with colored lights; apparently, they overrode my thoughts as the colored lights he had were burnt out. I showed him the photo I took this morning

Yeah...he didn't like it. But you know, he is mad now at me...sigh...there were 4 diff. sets of white on there and it just didn't look right. Neither of them has the gift of decorating...that's not quite the word I am looking for.

Lord knows, I am trying very hard to let it go...and to delegate things...it's just been really hard to do so. You go ahead and ask me how I am doing with delegating...not very well...lol. Since I am a bully, I have to be in control. 100%. Just keeping it real.

Currently...

 Currently in the Southern Tier of NY

The Weather...35* but real feel is 25*, been raining and now it's snowing.

Listening to...nothing much. All is quiet on the northern front.

Thinking About:

--Ok, so I have to think about a potential new job position. It is the day after Thanksgiving. Unfort. HR and my friend Trisha in Receiving are not back in until Monday.  I am actually seesawing back and forth. My husband is pushing for the change.

--I did not take one photo yesterday. I got off at work at noon, hubby and son cooked and baked and we ate at 4 ish then headed over to nephews for dessert.

Feeling...tired. Day off tomorrow. IF I take the new position, my hours would be 5 am-2:30pm (M,Tues,F,Sat.)

Grateful...for family and friends and plenty of food to eat. ((grin)) AND thankful for each of you.

Enjoying...well...not sure of enjoying...but hubby has moved furniture and is getting ready to bring the Christmas tree up. Of course, that means dust bunnies are everywhere, sigh. LOL

Hornell's tree --last year.

Tomorrow is our Christmas parade and the tree will be lit. I hope each of you will have a beautiful day. I will be off to work shortly, luckily, it's only a 4 hr day.

Tuesday Meme

 Howdy doody on this Tuesday-Thanksgiving week. I will be off to work later this morning-a very long day 11:30-8. Thanks, Annie, for keeping this meme going.

Thanksgiving is the subject.

1. What are you most thankful for this year?

Most thankful? I think being thankful is a daily thing for me;

family, friends, a job, food etc.

2.Company or just immediate family?

Just us 3. My mother-in-law in not allowed at our home. If you remember, a few years back she was here having dinner here and she decided to curse me out in front of everyone/family, including our son. My brother-in-law has plans with his live-in girlfriend. So, it's just us 3. 

3 Cooking or catering? Home or eating out?

Cooking...well, hubby will be manning the turkey. I have to work 8 am to noon.

4. What's for dessert?

Hubby has mentioned we might go over to his nephews in Howard (11 or miles away) as we are invited over there. I am not sure. Hubby can't get along with some family members, it's the 'Marine mentality' issue, LOL. They are all liberal leaning folks and it's hard to take the political mumbo jumbo. But I respect it's their home so I am pretty quiet when we do visit. IF we don't head over, then it will be Pumpkin Pie and Apple Pie. I know we are supposed to get some sort of winter weather so that might limit or stop us from going anywhere except for work and back.

Random Prompts for Which...

 Joining in with the Random Prompts for Which to be Thankful...thanks Pamela.

THE BEST THING THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK.

So far, honestly...not quite sure. Every single day is a best thing, every single day I wake up even with all the moans and groanings, grin. I try to see the good in each day, regardless of what I am personally feeling.

P.S. On that note, we have lost 2 classmates within the last 3 weeks and one personal friend/fellow blogger, Mildred Nalley.

SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME HAPPY.

My son and husband who is behind my/our son in this photo. The other two are my husband's brothers. I swear, those two are something else or is it, "Up to something." s miles

SOMEONE THAT MAKES ME SMILE.

See above.

A SIMPLE ACT OF KINDNESS THIS WEEK.

Candy kisses from the boss, customers who are simply lost and can't find anything which prompts me to be on top of my 'game' every single day. Those are truly simple acts of kindness btw, helping folks.

 A Vanilla Creme Muffin that was left on my tablemat (by the kid, nonetheless)

 words of I love you that were so random (by the kid)

 dinner waiting for me every afternoon when I come from work and laundry done as well

Hubby took in my SUV to get an oil change and my key fob new battery

A snail mail card from Robin (grin)

...I probably could go on and on. 

THE LAST PERSON WHO GAVE ME SOMETHING.

See above...to which I have no photos of, sadly.

A RECENTLY ACHIEVED GOAL.

I am not sure about achieved...but I do have goals to keep moving along professionally. I have though, lost 27 1/2 lbs since I started working.

THE MOST RECENT BLESSING I RECEIVED.

I have to say, a blessing is a having a job right now...especially in this economy and current political scene. It is a blessing to get paid every Thursday, yes, I know, I work for that paycheck. But nonetheless, it's great. It's also a blessing that I got pay increase.

It's also a blessing to have a loving family to whom I come home to every single day. 

Later: Okay, now that I've written about all the other prompts here above,

---ha its mostly about work. Anyways, rereading through, I am so blessed to have a blog and have met each of you (and some in person). I am so blessed in so many other ways...

I hope each of you have a beautiful Thanksgiving week.

P.S. Hubby is hopping mad. He got his flu shot and said he has a deep feeling that they mixed it with the covid vaccine...and he asked about that and he got a firm NO. But here it is, not feeling well 2 weeks later and his arm is sore. I'll be ordering his medical records.

Sunday Stealing

 Joining in with the Sunday Stealing (Since I will be off to work soon-long day until 8pm). I have skipped a couple/few redundant questions.

1) What teacher are you most thankful for and why? What did you learn from him or her?

I have to say three former professors;

Dr. Waddy (who keeps a blog and FB regularly), Professor Colomaio (Professors at Alfred State) who both have a deep love of history and country and both longtime friends now.  Lastly, Dr. Oberg who was my mentor at SUNY Geneseo. Unfort. him and I had a falling out not long ago. I miss talking to him, but his love for social justice --well, we couldn't see eye to eye on. All three are my age.

2) What’s the season you’re most thankful for, and what’s your favorite part of each season?

I am thankful for each season and as I like to call it, "seasons of my life". There is something to be said for almost being 55--55--when did I get so old? ((grin))

3) What electronic device are you most grateful for, and what does it add to your life?

The laptop ...why? Because if it weren't for the laptop, I would not have met and gotten to know many of you.

4) What musician or type of music are you most thankful for?

I like everything but rap and country. No thanks. I do love rock, heavy metal, classical and opera. And those depend on the type of mood I am in. I did listen to Metallica's Enter Sandman last night before bed. 

5) What are you most grateful for that brings beauty to your daily life?

Most grateful? Having a husband and son who love me unconditionally and for me, the beauty of life is just waking up and getting another chance every single day.

6) What philanthropic cause or organization do you feel thankful for?

I really don't have any...but we do participate in the Toys for Tots (USMC). It is my husband's pet project, always has been.

7) What foods are you most thankful for?

Pizza and chocolate are food groups, right? LOL

8) What local store or restaurant are you most grateful for? How does it contribute to your quality of life?

My employer is really great and nice to work for...although I think these mandates are pitting us against one another and they do try to be reasonable...just saying. I did get a nice Thanksgiving bonus and a nice card. I also know when they say thank you, it is meant and it's not just lip service. I know of some employees who have been there forever, and have a different view. But I hope I never get that jaded. My boss every day, before I leave, tells me Thank You and great job (knowing full well at the 7 ft. giant that he is, that his heart is in the right place even if he tries to act like it isn't). Just the little things that mean a lot. 

---how does it contribute to my life? Why, it gives me some financial freedom. Not much, but it does help pay the bills and I cringe when I have to start paying the student loans back in Jan.

9) What book are you most grateful for, and why?

I love books. So, I will just leave it at that.

10) What act of kindness has made the greatest difference in your life?

I mentioned it above...just hearing the words Thank You or I Love You...that is all this girl needs.

11) What challenging experience has ended up changing your life for the better?

So many challenges in my life...but I have to say returning to college at age 48 or so...whatever age it was. I can't believe it will be 2 yrs. since I graduated. I never imagined I would be working where I am and I certainly never imagined one would be dealing with the virus for this long. I am still holding out hope for that museum job.

12) What vacation are you most grateful for?

Vacation??? What is that? Probably when our son was young; Chattanooga on a weekly basis and prob. when we took him down to see the last space shuttle launch.

13) What product do you use on a daily basis that you most appreciate?

Cetaphil for my sensitive skin.

Hope each of you have a beautiful day.

Currently...

 Please accept my apologies...work is keeping me very busy. Linking back to Stacy.

Took this yesterday while I was leaving for work at 7:30 am.

Currently the weather is 29* real feel is 24* with dusting of snow on the ground. Tis that time of the year.

Listening to...nothing in particular. The furnace has kicked on.

I'm reading...the latest Laura Childs book

I'm watching...nothing right now...but tomorrow night after I get home from work; Yellowstone.

I'm thinking about...please excuse the tmi, but this all that is happening right now in my life.

--some new developments of a job position change at work. I have already been approached about it. I have not given an answer and won't until after Thanksgiving and that was a decision we all (all parties) agreed upon. I am not leaning one way or the other. Which brings me to this...

--work has been so busy...with the upcoming holiday(s). and the very fact the weather was NOT cooperating yesterday. It was packed and I was so off my "game" yesterday. I even said something to my  boss, who thought it was funny that I was off it yesterday-he noticed as well. I had 3 pallets to empty (I was the only one there) and put out, I only got 2 of those pallets out in a 8 hour shift. It was horrible yesterday. But he was ok with it, he knows if I ain't getting it done, something is really way off...and it was. He was busting my chops all day and I knew NOT to take it serious. Although, I sure wanted to cry...and Linda don't cry. At one point, he came by and goes, "Here, have a kiss" (excuse me? lol)-he hands me some Chocolate Kisses and goes, "I know you don't like Snickers, but you sure need a pick me up." LOLOLOL---how sweet and he came back later with a cup of coffee...and it was ok after that. lol---I work with a bunch of silly boys grown men. I am so glad I am mature enough to hand razzing and busting chops etc. But then again, it goes both ways. Just saying...you better have a back bone to deal with my job or one will never ever survive.

-- Inspections are a bear, but we endure them. I might add, this mask mandate needs to go. Just saying. My dept. is staying the course at 97%.

--so happy to hear the 6th Court of Appeals will take up the OSHA Vaccine Mandate and has put a pause on that. Awaiting with baited breath on that, I might add. 

--about the Rittenhouse verdict. Some folks (celebrities, politicians/ VP, President, sports folks, protestors/rioters etc.),just need to go back to school and understand what the Constitution and the Bill of Rights say. I AM NOT OPEN TO ARGUMENT about this.

 Period. BTW, NY does NOT have the Castle Doctrine meaning if looters etc. come to your house -you have no right to fight back. Period. Sad really.

--I am going to head out soon to do some Christmas shopping ie. stocking stuffers. I might add, after nearly 41 years of being together, that man of mine is not cooperating, lololol.

I'm cooking...actually hubby has put on a pot of chili. Always good on a cold day.

Making me laugh...

I hope each of you have a beautiful day, regardless of any bad weather your way.

Tuesday Meme...

 Thanks Annie...I am back to work today. I am also pre posting this on Monday. So apologies if I don't get to comments etc.

This week, let's talk about your home town or home state.

What was your hometown like? Or home state or both!

The house I grew up in on 7th Street. It was green when I lived there. My parents sold the house and moved close to Belleview-just pass Forest High School. My aunt and uncle lived in the house next to us (with the carport).

I grew up in central Florida in sleepy Ocala, Florida AKA Horse Country. Back then it was called Slow 'Cala, unfort. it isn't anymore. I remember riding our bikes everywhere, especially to Tuscawilla Park to play tennis or raquetball.

My husband grew up 12 miles from Ocala in a little place called Friendship on a horse farm where his dad worked as a farm manager and trained throughbreds. We attended Vanguard High School and met there in our freshmen year and the rest is history. We both had jobs throughout school; me at the movie theatre and him at the horse farm.

Did you enjoy where you grew up? Why?

Yes. Although, it was hotter than you know what, plus we had a inground swimming pool.

How much did where you grew up shape you?

I don't know how to answer this...my folks were hard on us kids, so yeah, that shaped us. But I left when I was 18-19 and never looked back. So, really I raised myself through the adult years.

What were some of the best and worst things about where you grew up?

The two high schools (now there are like 4-6?) Vanguard where the working class worked and lived (where I grew up) and Forest where the richy rich live. Now, my folks live in the richy rich 'hood. one def. knew their place growing up and I don't mean that meanly, it was what it was. My best friend Colleen lived in the Forest High School district and we use to ride our bikes back and forth. The neighborhoods were very beautiful with lovely homes and some were mansions. My neighborhood on 7th street was nothing to sneeze about, but Forest High School was were everyone wanted to be. On hindsight, I was "privileged" growing up, but my parents never let us kids know it though. My mom was a CFO for a major bank and my dad was a merchandise manager for a tool company and my folks knew everyone and also knew when us kids were in trouble and believe me, by the time we got home from our jobs or sports practice, they were waiting for us. YEP.

...and now, we live in a small town where everyone knows everything...funny how life works, right? LOL

Currently...

 Linking back to Stacy for what it seems is my standard go to Monday thoughts (grin).

Currently it is 34* but real feel is 27* with a dusting of snow on the ground.

I'm listening to...the guys are getting around to leave soon. My husband has a dental appointment in Wellsville (30 min. drive away). The appointment was made prior to my schedule and plus, I have to stay here to man the phone (don't get me going).

I'm reading...

I'm Watching...nothing at the moment. I am thinking about Yellowstone / the tv show from last night though. lol

I'm celebrating...nothing at the moment. I suppose I could state my test results that were directly opposite than originally thought. Trying to take in stride the results and not go ballistic on the RA results. AND to come think of it, my dad is inflicted with it. SO it is heredity. Just my thoughts--with what I have been reading.

I'm Worrying...no, that is not right. I am not worried...but concerned with some things.

--RA

--My mother in-law goes in on Dec. 4 for glaucoma surgery on her good eye. Awaiting the attorney to call back, because legally, she will have to go into a nursing facility. None of us are in the position to care for her 24-7, nor is her husband. Honestly, its been heading this way for a while now. Things might have to be  perm. on that. And since we (ok, I am) are the court conservators, we have to do things legal, especially in this state.

--My dad has to have his hip replaced just like his mother did (my late grandmother). Not sure when (which has me really thinking about the RA etc.)

I'm enjoying...a nice cup of Let it Snow coffee

I've decided to embrace change and open my Christmas present early from the kid...and its ok. (no, not really, but what choice does one have, seriously? I mean the word change, not opening the present early. grin)

I'm cooking...will  be putting a seasoned pork roast, potatoes, carrots in the oven soon to slow cook. I do not like it in the crock pot.

My silly thoughts...

I might have laughed myself silly yesterday watching Home Alone on my laptop. My husband, "Linda, there is something really wrong with you." LOL

And I will leave it there. Enjoy this magical holiday season, my friends.

Sunday Salon

 Thank you all for the kind thoughts. Again, I am running behind in answering your comments. So sorry. Yesterday was a particular long day at work, luckily, today and tomorrow are off days.

Lol---thinking about that graphic. My son and I shared a Pumpkin Pie from my employer. Gosh, it was so good. smiles

Time: 8:15 am

Scene: Quite cold at 36* real feel is 30. Looks like rain and snow are in the forecast.

Drinking: My first cup of Breakfast in the Finger Lakes coffee.

What's on Tap for the Day? Not sure. I know we have to go out and get dog food.

What's for Dinner? Good question. lol

Listening to: Let's see

---furnace just kicked on

---Hubby talking about all these so called breakthrough cases of the virus. Folks, just my opinion, but y'all who took the shot, have been lied too. Plain and simple.

---He is also talking about the Appeals Court knocking down Biden's OSHA mandate. Hurray, unfort. Biden's minions will continue to fight it. One has to wonder why, right? Why are they fighting so hard to set that in motion.

Thinking about:

The City has been busy putting up the Christmas decorations citing folks need to have some Christmas Cheer. Hey, here is a novel idea; quit raising our taxes, maybe you oughta' not shut down etc...yes, it's been a very long 23 months. I don't like being so cynical. I think we all need to stop acting like it hasn't been a long 23 months, just saying. And I admit, there is no right way or answer.

My employer is giving out T shirts to the employees. A nice gesture. Instead of wearing our polo shirts, we will be allowed to wear these in Dec.

We also had cake, ice cream, cupcakes as a way to thank us. I think, if I were to be perfectly honest, I think there is a deep "thankfulness" in respect to the current Appeals Court decision in regards to the OSHA mandate. No one wants to loose their jobs, but 80% of us would. So sad. Hubby is pushing me to 'retire' and start my own business in my degree field. One that not requires government interference. I'm not there yet.  In retrospect...

Yes. Indeed...I might be talking about things, but I have turned it all over to God. My recent (ongoing) medical /health issues, work, family etc...just turn it over, period. I simply don't have time to sit and dwell on things. 

...and there is it...the truth, right? I hope each of you have a beautiful day, friends.

Been one those days...

 Been one of those days, or should I say 48 hours. Ended up not going into work yesterday; asthma attack and just darn right nasty allergies. I don't know what it is about going to the dr. office and the very next day I am sicker than a dog.

In my sense of humor, I am officially a crack head (lol)

I think the news of finding out I have Rheumatoid Arthritis put me in a tail spin. The dr. has started me off on a very low dose of Meloxicam. I have to say, 24 hours later, my joints feel somewhat better. I'm not in so much pain. On a good note, I have lost 27 1/2 lbs within the last 5 months. 

There is still a lot to be thankful for. Thank you friends for sticking with me. Smiles

Meme Filled Wednesday

 Sorry folks, been working and I haven't really had time. Off today, so I have time...unless the dr. calls...I had my yearly physical yesterday evening and I asked her to look at my foot (I  gave in). A long while back, I stepped off the curb and something popped, been dealing with pain for a long time...anyways, she sent me over to X-Ray yesterday evening. She seems to think its a stress fracture. We shall see...anyways...it is what it is, right? 

1. How did you name your blog and do you now wish you had thought about it maybe another five minutes before hitting publish? Would you change your blog title if it were not a huge pain in the derriere?

I am simply Just Linda. Amazing I even have a name as I have so many nicknames; Honey, Mom, Trouble (work), Lucretia (don't ask), Hey You, and so on.

2. What bill do you least like to pay? 

Can I say all of them? They all have gone up, a.l.l.

3. What is your favorite word? Okay okay, calm down. How about one of your favorite words?

I don't have any favorite...probably Love you. I say that a lot...and sometimes without even thinking about it, just ask the guys at work when they the tell me they are leaving, LOLOL. They're use to it. LOLOLOL ---They think my southern talk is something else.

4. Is the glass half full or half empty? Elaborate. 

Right now...probably a little of both. Sorry just so much on my plate right now (ha another metaphor).

5. Were you here for that very first Hodgepodge post? If so, were your answers then similar to what they are today? Tell us what was happening in your life in November of 2010? 

2010? No we had no internet or cable and we lived in Alabama. We were getting to move up here; purging etc. I believe we lived at the farm then, then in 2011 an EF 5 tornado hit and we ended up loosing most of the stuff anyways and had to move to a small A Frame house on Lake Tuscaloosa.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Welcome to Tuesday 4 begun by our friend Toni Taddeo and kept up in her memory.
This week let's talk about November!

1. Besides Thanksgiving is there anything about November you like/dislike?

Nope. I love how the air magically changes...and everything cools down, the leaves turn, and everything seems new again-at least in my mind it does, lol. 

2. How is November weather where you live? Does it suit you?

Yes. I love the cool crisp 30* mornings. Yesterday was 66*, 66 in November. Unheard of. This morning its 45* and cloudy.

3. When do you plan for Thanksgiving? Eat home or out? Menu?

Our Thanksgiving is already planned and items already paid / bought for. Home, I cook and I refuse to give that up. When we were young newlyweds, we always went over to the Red Lion in Stockbridge, MA. The menu is paired down this year an I asked the guys to pick one favorite;

Turkey

Green Bean Casserole (hubby)

Mac. and cheese (son)

Stuffing/Gravy-Me

Pumpkin Pie

 
4. When do you begin your decor and plans for Christmas. It "officially" begins after Thanksgiving and the Macy's Parade when Santa arrives at the end.

My husband usually begins the day of Thanksgiving usually drags the items up from the basement starting then. We have the same thing for Christmas Eve dinner-Pizza, and Christmas Day its Lasanga. It's been that way for 32 years now. Long standing tradition.

I hope each of you have a beautiful day!

P.S. I need some Christmas cheer and joy...so hence the blog change. Personally, I think the majority of us do...just keeping it real, friends.