Edit – Thank you, Glen! I forgot we’re doing “What Are You Reading?” on Wednesday instead of Thursday this week. If he hadn’t said that, I would have just put up a review. Thank you so much!
YES! We are doing “What Are You Reading?” tomorrow, and I’m looking forward to it.
Thank you, Glen!
Well, I meant to finish a book and have a review here today. Instead, I ran errands, to the library, the dentist. Then, I came home and put up a few decorations before having a long phone conversation with Mom. Only the dentist appointment didn’t bring me joy. I won’t be here for Christmas, but I did put up a few lights, an Amish woven sleigh, and Santas. Light just brings me joy, and we all need it this year.
I can’t depend on Kevin’s reviews every day when I don’t have one. He did send me a couple to use for future posts. Instead, today, I’m just going to share a cup of hot cocoa with you. I’m going to wish all of you light and joy.
I should have a review for you tomorrow. In the meantime, are you doing anything nice for yourself this week, not just for your family?
Wait. Aren’t we doing What Did You Read This Week tomorrow, due to Thanksgiving?
Thanks for reminding me Glen! I’d forgotten all about that.
Me, too! Thank you, Glen. I’m glad you reminded me that we’re doing What Are We Reading? tomorrow!
I forgot, too. That works out great for me!
Thank you!
And Lesa, there’s no need to worry about having a day off. You’re retired! Your time is for you.
I haven’t put up decorations for a few years now, but this year David wants to resurrect the Christmas tree. We’re actually leaving for London on 18th December and won’t be back from Edinburgh until 28th, but apparently it still has to go up.
How lovely to have an Amish quilt.
Thank you, Rosemary!
No, that’s a woven sleigh, not an Amish quilt. But, I love it.
You’re entitled to a day off, you’re retired.
We’re taking Thanksgiving off this year. Having dinner with family means an hour to an hour and a half drive each way and we’ve had a really stressful year with finding a placement for my mom , cleaning out her house and getting it sold, so when Roger said he really just wanted to have Thanksgiving dinner at a local restaurant and watch football I agreed.
I don’t blame you one bit, Sandy. One year, we took Christmas off. As much as I love the holidays and the decorations, neither of us were up to it that year. So, we just had a quiet time together.
We’ve done that in the past too,Sandy. The only bad thing about eating Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant was, no leftover stuffing.
I agree, Jeff. I already have my container ready to take to my brother-in-law’s for leftover stuffing. My favorite!
It sounds like it was all time well spent, aside from the dentist, which I suppose is sometimes necessary! I put up lights over the weekend too. They do help bring some cheer on the dark evenings and dreary days. I’m going to a friend’s for Thanksgiving, and all I have to do is bring a side dish. I think that counts as doing something nice for myself. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving, Lesa!
Thank you, Kate. Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. That does count as something nice for yourself. Good friends and you don’t have to cook the meal.
I am so very happy you took the day off!
My daughter-in-law loves Thanksgiving and enjoys making every single dish herself. How did I get so lucky?
We recently moved to coastal Delaware where I discovered the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild. They organize all kinds of weekly get-togethers so today I am attending the Writers’ Book Club where we will discuss How to Pronounce Knife, a collection of short stories by Souvankham Thammavongsa. We will talk about the various choices she made in each story. Do they work? Is this something we might try in our own work?
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
You did get lucky. Laurie, as did I with my brother-in-law, who loves to cook. The more people at his table, the happier he is!
Enjoy your time with the other writers!
Happy Thanksgiving!
My husband and I are doing something completely for ourselves. No Thanksgiving for us at all; instead, we are traveling in Ecuador, ending up at the wedding of our godson Sebastian to an lovely Ecuadorian woman in her small hometown on thebedge of the Amazon jungle. A big adventure. We’ve visited the capital, Quito, and now we’re in another Andean city, Cuenca. Beautiful historic buildings, extraordinary scenery.
So please enjoy enjoy your own break, Lesa!
Very cool. Enjoy, Kim. Quito at 9,350 feet is the second highest capital city in the world, after La Paz, Bolivia. Did the altitude affect you? I had a friend badly affected by the altitude at Machu Picchu and that is 7,970 feet, and my wife was bothered at the Grand Canyon (around 6,000 feet). Just curious.
I meant to say the Grand Canyon averages 8,000 feet above sea level, not 6,000. It didn’t bother me at all.
This sounds wonderful!!!!
That’s wonderful, Kim! I love travel adventures that suit me. And you’re combining yours with a family celebration. That’s terrific.
Enjoy every minute!
Happy Wandering!
Like Sandy we are taking Thanksgiving off this year. Our children and their families are coming for Christmas and when I had the chance to not cook on Thanksgiving I took it. My husband is smoking a turkey breast on the grill and it will be a few simple easy sides. We always go to a neighbors for dessert which is my favorite. Enjoy you time with your family Lesa.
Enjoy a quiet day with your husband and neighbors, Susan!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Good morning! Glen, thanks for the reminder–I wouldn’t have remembered. We’re going again to my daughter-in-law’s house (an hour away) for Thanksgiving, which I love. She has a large extended family (three sisters with husbands and kids, her parents, and a few others), while I’m an only child, I’ve already made and frozen my contributions (fudge and eggnog bread), so it gave me time to go to one of my card games yesterday, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have a few errands to do, but I hope I’ll have a little time to start working on the decorations. I know it will take me longer than in previous years. See you tomorrow!
I’m so glad Glen reminded us, Margie!
I bet it was nice to get out on your own and meet up for cards.
Enjoy your time with extended family on Thursday!
We’ll talk tomorrow!
Good morning, Lesa. Never need to apologize for a day off. I did remember last night that Wednesday was “What Are You Reading” day. We have to pick up a couple of things today – roasted potatoes and more milk for the chocolate pudding pie, an annual birthday/Thanksgiving tradition here. Neither of us likes pumpkin.
For the last couple of years, we’ve gotten very lazy and bought already roasted turkey from the deli at a local supermarket, since there is just the two of us. We get enough for two days, then get more for Sunday leftovers. We make the stuffing and cranberry jello mold and the pie and corn and gravy and (sometimes) potatoes – though we are buying them this time.
The weather looks nasty for the Parade, unfortunately, for those marching and the spectators. It will be cool and rainy. My father took me and my brother to see it once when we were kids, though I really don’t remember it. For years we made Thanksgiving dinner for our families, but mine who remain are all on the west coast, and Jackie doesn’t speak to her sisters.
I don’t blame you one bit, Jeff. That doesn’t sound lazy, just practical. Enough for several meals and leftovers so you don’t get sick of them. And enough stuffing!
I have to admit, I just think of crowds and too many people at the parade. I’ve never wanted to go. It’s just too bad the weather isn’t cooperating.
Hey Lesa, I have a 2 hour commute (there and back) to the library I work at. I am giving myself the gift of rest and not driving by taking Wednesday off.
Yes! We all need a day off, Katherine. Enjoy yours.
And, Happy Thanksgiving!
I am just now getting to your e-mail, I saw my primary this morning and have busy ever since. I have another appointment tomorrow at the same time but will try to post. Then. Happy Thanksgiving! We will be at home with a pared down menu, tofurky, biscuits, sugar free pumpkin and mashed potatoes.
I love the hot chocolate milk picture. will make some with almond milk and a little dark chocolate.
I know what you mean, Carol. Once you have a doctor’s appointment, it seems as if the entire day is filled!
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving Lesa to you and your family!
Happy Thanksgiving, Katherine!
I am absolutely doing nice things for myself and my little family (Husband Don and Princess Annabelle the Fluffy Corgi) for this holiday season. We started with apple pie for breakfast this morning to celebrate my birthday. 😊. Going out for a nice dinner this evening.
I’m cooking a small turkey breast and alllll the fixings for Thanksgiving (it’s all about the lefovers).
And I’m decorating for Christmas.
Frankly, I’m grabbing all the joy I can for as long as I can right now after this past election.
I agree, Kaye. Happy Birthday! Treat yourself well with apple pie and a nice dinner.
We need light and joy to fight the darkness this year and for the next four. I’m afraid there are dark times ahead. Joy will help.
I love you.
Happy Birthday, Kaye! Apple pie for breakfast sounds like a great start for a special day!
Even if you were not retired, you more than deserve a day off.
Besides, you need the rest before you go partying around Ohio again.
Ha! You know me well, Kevin. Thanksgiving first. One short trip north in a couple weeks, and then packing my car for the Christmas trek.
Do you know the OH of Ohio upside down is HoHoHo?