Hey there!

 

It's a super cold, sunny morning in the River Region!  It's not likely to happen again -- but yesterday while the thermometer read 26*, I went barefoot outside, still in my pj's.   You know what that means, right?  In short order I brewed a big cup of coffee then jumped in my recliner under a warm quilt.   Senior simple pleasures.

I've no rhyme or reason this morning, so please ...  just humor my prattling? 

It's not Thankful Thursday, but I want to give a shout-out to the folks at Alabama Power.  I'd forgotten, a while back we got a notice, they'd be around to trim trees away from power lines.   At first, I couldn't identify who was making all the racket outside then saw this fellow having a go with his whirly blade.

Protected in a cage of sorts, he was working that thing like kids used to do with a joy stick.  (Yes, I was a bit envious, lol).

Back yesterday, the fellow who rang our bell couldn't have been more polite -- asking if there was a water or gas meter and hastening to reassure us someone would be around to clean it all up.

Tom observed, we've now got an ugly one-sided tree out front, but I'd rather keep the power on than worry about aesthetics!

Among those who made my heart smile this week?

..... The money lady at the nearby toll road.  "How you doin' today, doll?"  Big smile.  Then, witnessing me fumbling for the correct change, "You're just fine, baby."

..... Our server at Cracker Barrel who encouraged Tom to order the fried chicken (good call!) .... then as we were leaving, "God bless you."

..... The street department who, each holiday season, place decorated hay bales around town.

My favorite

Some of you will get this: A Bale Divided

Fine folks!

🍂

On the other hand ....

I was just going to let this go ... but wanted to give a head's up to anyone considering ordering a gift basket for the holidays.

We wanted to do something special for my granddaughter's birthday.  If I'd bothered to read the reviews, however, I might have saved myself a boatload of grief.

What arrived was not only not what I ordered ... but inferior quality which retails for $20 less.

Would y'all agree, there's little more annoying than trying to communicate with someone in (what I strongly sense is) a chatroom in India.

I followed up via texts, but not only did they not 'get it', they basically said I was out of luck, have a nice day.

Until I called VISA to challenge the charge on my credit card.  All of a sudden, last night I got 3 text apologies and promise of a full refund.  (We'll see.....)

Hey, I understand things happen!  Particularly around the holiday season.  Reading others' reviews, however, was a real eye-opener.  It makes me a bit sad, because Harry & David used to be the gold standard.

What else?

Hey, Proctor and Gamble!  What's a little benzene among friends?

It's no secret, the hair on my head is as fine and flyaway as an over-ripe dandelion.  Thankfully, about 10 years ago I discovered an affordable hair spray that worked without leaving mine a sticky, 'helmet' head.

Then, it disappeared from store shelves.  (Except for one lady selling a can online for $34.)

Researching, I discovered P&G recalled the Aussie flex spray because trace amounts of benzene were discovered.  Reflecting, I used to go through a can about once each week!  Nope, not worried; I just wish Big Brother would stop sweating the small stuff.

Oops!  I almost forgot!

As promised, here's a (link to) the corn casserole.  You know, ever since hs Home Economics, I don't do anything remotely labor-intensive.

https://temeculablogs.com/instant-pot-corn-casserole-recipe/

This corn casserole, however, is easy-peasy and delicious!

Don't forget!

Sorry this is so long-winded; thank y'all for visiting!

Hugs, Myra