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My steno pad grows thinner and thinner …
so are the days of our lives.
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Happy new week, m'friends!
Currently? In no particular order, I'm …..
Grateful for …
Love how she uses fleece blankets as table covers
Tom stationed himself at the spinach dip, practically for the duration! (*smile*) We learned that Lois takes two ready-made containers, then adds a container of sour cream and a packet of dry soup mix. So good!
'Someone' can't believe he ate so much!
Amused.
When blog-friend Stacy mentioned her friend gifting little olive trees, my imagination caught fire. Away to the Internet!
Unfortunately, the price-point for itty-bitty, 3" trees was more than I felt comfortable spending (Crate + Barrel $69.95).
Tucked that away for another day! … only to learn Lois already has several, thriving olive trees around their home. Me-who-knows-nothing about fauna 'n flora was flabbergasted she paid but $15.95!
What's neat? She gave me an (early Christmas) olive tree of my very own!
I love it!
Do you hear what I hear?
So, the other day Tom and I stopped by a nearby café. Adjacent to our booth, several real estate agents were chatting. Loudly. About another agent (ours, actually!) as well as their annoying clients.
(Wondering if they'd not already been enjoying the office eggnog?)
Like it was yesterday, I remember my sales manager cautioning 'the troops' to curb our voices while in public. "While you might not know anyone around you, don't forget what a small world we live in." Great advice, no?
Outside my Window …
Yes, I'm still obsessed with leaves!
In the Kitchen …
Having married into a Hispanic family, Tom's daughter learned early-on the art of making good tamales. He loves them, and for a few days was wistful, reminiscing about Nanette's, as well as something called Tom-Tom's in Chicago. Tom-Tom's doesn't offer on-line deliveries, and I wasn't about to try and learn. (*smile*) Next thing you know, while on Facebook I discovered Texas Lone Star Tamales.
(Actually, the little gremlins who live in my computer discovered me.)
I ordered a case of the 'meat lovers' and so far so good. From the way he was chowing down the other night, I think they're a success!
Pondering …
During this morning's service Pastor Janet mentioned this being the 50th anniversary of a Charlie Brown Christmas. She asked, "How many of you noticed that moment when Linus dropped his security blanket?" (Even I know, Linus never drops that blanket!)
"In that climactic scene when Linus shares 'what Christmas is all about' he drops his security blanket. Most telling, the specific moment he drops it, when he utters the words, 'fear not.'" Goosebumps!
Dropping a security blanket is hard, y'all! Hours later, I'm pondering what I need to drop in the new year.
Loving my grands, Sarah and Molly Jane
Looking Forward to …
Hearing your answers!
(From The Christmas Conversation Piece)
You must choose between Christmas caroling for a children's hospital or a convalescent home. Which one would you choose? Why?
Thank you so much for visiting! Please stay safe!
Hugs,
Myra
I want Molly Jane, she would be perfect with our Big Boy, the photo makes me want to hug her and hug her again. NOTE I always comment on dogs FIRST. I would choose the convalescent home, having volunteered in one for 8 years, I know that the world forgets the old and infirm, everyone loves children and wants to make them happy. most people would say to me, how can you stand to spend your time with them, I can't even visit because I can't stand to see them like that. RealllY??
ReplyDeleteI glanced quickly at the beautiful desserts in order to not gain weight while drooling.
I love listening to conversations in public and do if they are loud enough. take warning what you speak about because I may be there listening. so true about small world, we never know who is looking and listening at what we say. I need to remember this when I am talking in public since I am rather loud when I get excited. but then you know that
I love your explanation (re. the convalescent home)! I'm afraid kids nowadays would expect to hear hip-hop or (shudder) rap … that AIN'T happening!
DeleteIn answer to your question, I'd choose the convalescent home. The folks there don't get much company at all. I've done caroling in the past and it was heart warming to see their faces light up when we sang. They especially loved seeing the children I was accompaning. Thanks for the tip on the spinach dip. I'm going to make it just like that this year. My family all love it with pumpernickel rye bread. It's been a while since I've watched Charlie Brown . I didn't remember the dropping of the security blanket, but It is a great example of having no fear. We all have a security blanket of some kind. What a joy filled picture of your grands! Both have wonderful smiles! Hope you have a wonderful new week!
ReplyDeleteOoooh yes, that pumpernickel rye bread is wonderful with dip!
DeleteI've a special place in my own heart for olden folks' homes. As I child, I was always a little scared; but seeing my mother as a resident sure did a number on my heart.
Charlie Brown's Christmas is still one of my all-time favorites, but until you mentioned it here, Myra, I hadn't noticed that he dropped his omnipresent blanket in that moment. Makes so much sense, though, as we have nothing to fear when we trust in Jesus.
ReplyDeleteBlessings for a great week and a Merry Christmas!
Doesn't it? (Make sense, that is.) I don't think anyone in the congregation realized that.
DeleteConvalescent home, because they mostly remember the songs and appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteHow big does an olive tree grow?
Good question, Susan! I just consulted Google who said 49' feet … yikes!
DeleteI would choose the convalescent home because I'm of an age to relate to them more than I could to the little ones. Sarah and Molly Jane are both beautiful! I did not about Linus dropping his blanket at just the right moment. Goosebumps! I'm going to visit that tamale site. Yumminess!! Will the olive tree stay inside or will you be able to put it outside? I'm excited for you and can't wait to watch it grow through your blog posts! Those receptions desserts do look delicious! What a nice gift to give!! You and hubby look fabulous, Myra! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, Terri! Texas Lone Star Tamales has the BEST customer service, and the product was delivered still frozen! I think the olive tree belongs outside; that's where Lois was keeping hers. I just like to sit and look at it! :)
DeleteTom is fast becoming one of my favorite people. LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd YES about the advice of learning to keep one's mouth shut in public also few times in private. Example now prominent,our presidents OUCH.
Enjoyed the read ...
I have never thought about having an olive tree, now that's peaked my interest! To answer the question, both would be a great place to share some joy and music but I would go a convalescent home. My Mom was in one and when churches or organizations would come and sing the residents enjoyed it so much. It really brightened their day.
ReplyDeleteHands down, I'd choose to sing in the convalescent home. I was the "entertainment" at a nursing home when out ladies' group from church visited, and the residents appreciated our presence and the music more than I ever expected. Like the others have already mentioned, children naturally get more attention, but the folks in homes are too often forgotten.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, "olive" your cute little tree. :)
I want to sample all those cakes in the first photo! And I like the olive trees. Can they be replanted? Will they survive growing indoors?
ReplyDelete(my gardening experience is limited to artificial Christmas trees).
I've seen the Charlie Brown Christmas dozens and DOZENS of times, but never noticed Linus dropping his security blanket. I'll watch more closely next time.
I miss Texas tamales. The Mexicans always had them for a Christmas Eve tradition.
I'm with Susan (comment above). I'd rather sing carols at a convalescent home. It would be a rewarding experience.
And it's no secret that I hate - - oops, I mean dislike children...
....should I insert a *smile* here, just to salvage my reputation?
I like your olive tree. Is that a rosemary beside it? We can never grow rosemary. Everyone we buy dries out. Our olive tree has survived being outside.
ReplyDeleteWhenever we're in public and I notice people listening to our conversation; like in a restaurant, I start a rumour. I say, "How about the forthcoming shortage of salt in the world? Apparently salt miners are on strike!" or "We'd better buy shares in XYZ Company. I her their profits are already up 35%".
God bless you and your family.
I’m partial to spinach dip too. It’s one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteMerry pre-Christmas week.
How wonderful! Okay that spinach dip sounds delicious. Love the photo. That is interesting about the Olive trees and hooray for being gifted one. Yum on those tamales. Enjoy! I have an ornament of Linus saying that famous speech. I love it. Cute photo of Sarah and Mary Jane. Definitely the children's hospital.
ReplyDeleteI read a commentary about Linus dropping the blanket when he says fear not and then picks it up later. The commentary was that he feared not then but later fear came back and therefore he needed his security blanket again. Then he later gets rid of it to wrap around the tree at the end, so again he fears not so to speak. I'm butchering it but you probably get the idea. I just can't believe the special is that many years old! Yum on the dip and what a cute idea with the mini food stations for the reception! Very clever.
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the tamales sound yummy. and the olive tree charming.
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