More Free-Ranging (aka Currently)

 

    G'morning friends,

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

... not that I've gone to any extraordinary lengths this year.
For some reason, I'm content with a 'less is more' state of mind.   Unless something changes, the collection of ornaments n' stuff will be spending the winter in hibernation.

As always, I'm glad Tom insisted on buying this 'plug and play' tree -- affording each of us a favorite point of view.  While I love a white/golden glow, this is more to his liking.

I had to giggle at the sight of the girls' stuffed duck, looking for all the world like it imbibed too much eggnog. 

In the kitchen?

Oh, I've been throwing random packages of protein and cheeses in the slow cooker.

Unfortunately, one of my Bible study friends unexpectedly lost her hubby, so the Meal Train's begun rolling again.

Owing to tradition, I made up my mother's 'famous' banana nut bread.  Unlike last year, this year's batch is darn delicious.  And moist!  I'm suspecting it was the extra buttermilk.

Must admit, however, I narrowly escaped making another 'Oops' memory.

Not being an accomplished baker, before starting I always double-check my ingredients and lay out utensils in much the manner a surgeon might do.

Except the baking soda.  I mean, whoever thinks about baking soda?  Come'on, that's like a fixture in the refrigerator, right?

Evidently not.  I had to boot-scoot over to Dollar General for an emergency box.

'Must perform a taste test! (Or more like, several)

Sorry, but I've always of the mindset that raw dough is always better than the baked version.

Reading

Nothing so much that's captured my fancy.
Is it me, or does anyone else get tired of certain authors?  Has he(she) changed ... or have I?

Puzzled

Not naming names, but this pop-up has suddenly begun appearing when I click on some (4) of your blogs.

 ..... At least when I go to read on my desktop.  Doesn't happen on the cell.   Since Tom and I are basically clueless when it comes to these sorts of things, we're waiting 'til his son arrives next week and ask him to take a look. Tommy's employed in cyber security for the military, so there's a comfort level.

Looking forward!

Not only to bonus son and Tom's sister's arrival next Thursday -- but tomorrow we celebrate my son and grand-girl's birthdays at the Japanese Steak House.

I hope to yak all about that on Monday!

Meanwhile ...

This made me laugh snort out loud.

I don't know if this is a 'thing' at your church, but I'm reminded what creatures of habit we are!

Well, WM says it's time to go pick up our groceries.
I hope y'all are enjoying a sweet Friday ... 'tis the Season!

Hugs, Myra