Woof!!

Owen and his grandmothers who join him for lunch at school....lucky guy....lucky grams......lunch out, there's nothing like it to brighten a day.   Great pictures...Everyone looks good enough to hug.

The very first puppy I owned...a tiny Begat just like this one.   He is singing.  Happy....All is right in his world.

Angie says Queso and Mac are having second thoughts about leaving a nice warm bed for a walk along the ocean... well winter has set in...think I would be a little reluctant to get out of a warm bed and go out in the cold...brr.....brr.....brr

In case you are interested in Obama's accomplishments over the last seven and a half years.....

The tables were set with white table cloths, a menu and special decorations, lovely rolls in a silver basket and a glass dish with cranberry sauce waited for the arrival of seventy one folks as Karen and her entire family put on a Thanksgiving dinner that was delicious, an understatement for food that was mouth watering, hot and oh so tasty.   The beginning was a bowl of pumpkin soup.  If you asked if I'd like that, I would have said no and would have missed a very delightful delicious soup.  It was fabulous.   The family members from granddaughters to nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, and Mom and Dad were busy preparing the plates of food that was cooked to perfection.  They served, they smiled, they were fantastic and a very great time was had by all.    That slice of pumpkin pie with crème didn't hurt a bit.    Karen and her family did a great job and we are very grateful and content after the first of our holiday meals.    More to come, but  I would suggest a bit of dieting between. .  filling. . . one more pinch of. . . . and all  our excuses will not deter that roll of fat from settling around the waist and wherever else it chooses to go.    How lucky we are to have shared the first of our Thanksgiving meal with Ridgemont family and friends.    AND, Karen was so delighted with the turn out she has promised  more.  I wonder if she will have second thoughts tomorrow morning when she wakes up and everything hurts.  I know Christine and Patricia enjoyed their dinner.  I am sure there were groans of delight I heard as the words came out..."Oh, that was so good and I am so full".......  and believe me we were.

 

There is nothing more wonderful than to share time, food, and family, along with friends, to celebrate the Holiday season.   Going home when you are far away may not be feasible as the weather and the transportation plays havoc with your body, mind and time.   If that is the case, plan a visit when the weather is beautiful and you can really enjoy your visit.    Meanwhile, make your holiday the best you can, invite friends in and celebrate.   Call home and have a telephone visit. .  The best of plans is to be safe and each one realizes that even though it is painful to have an  empty chair or two around the table, our family members are safe , healthy and looking forward to a visit when the weather and the traffic are much more friendly.    That accident that shut down the power for thousands was caused by a driver who had been drinking.  It involved a truck and two other cars, a death, and several severe injuries to folks who are spending their time in a hospital.   So.....keep in mind safety first....and think of the joy when you finally do get together...wow....bear hugs and all.    I don't mind waiting for some of that....how about you?    

 

Time to take charge of YOU. . . time to be kind, patient and observant.    Time to rule your own roost .   Take time to do that good deed and start looking around to see what 'good' you can do before this year ends.     The time is now. . . get busy. . . shop til you drop keeping the poor in mind.   Food for the food banks......a breakfast chit for a homeless person . . . and free hugs for those you love and like.    Be a bugger...no, no...be a hugger.....Hugs to all.