TODAY I could sure use an elf or two to help out. My HUBBY is a power to be reckoned with when he is in HIGH GEAR. He has what it takes to make things happen around here. Right now he is taking a NAP in his new recliner. I'll be working on papers this afternoon. Trying to make some sense out of this mess.
The CHRISTMAS tree is decked out. Pics later. Went with silvers, grays, light blues, whites and crystal or see through acrylics for the ornaments of various sizes. LOTS of snowflakes. Twinkle lights are clear and light blue. My childhood tree topper lights up with an angel on a blue cloud. This is one gift my Mom and Dad gave me that brought tears to an old ladies eyes. Mom knew I wanted it so she gifted me with it before our house fire. Though the tree topper was wrapped up in storage so nicely, the smoke smell DID NOT invade my topper. I was so happy about that. If this treasure had been smoked I still would not have pitched it. So many childhood memories from this tree topper. So many. She's fluttering and floating above my tree this year so beautifully.
ELF ALERT: This week to come, I will work on cards, make out my Christmas menu, tidy rooms and deep clean the bathrooms. A little here and a little there makes for a finished project. CHRISTMAS candy needs started on. I was wondering what to make. Probably Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Fool Proof Fudge, Peppermint Patties and CHRISTMAS Crack. Maybe Russian Tea Cookies.
The CHRISTMAS MOVIES have started. The 2003 movie 'ELF' was playing at the laundromat while I washed 2 loads of blue jeans, dress shirts, undies. Think this is becoming a classic. This made the working visit more enjoyable. This particular mat has a leather rocking chair to sit in while waiting between loads. NOT busy so I had the TV to myself while sipping a root beer.
We tuned in at HOME one evening and watched Cary Grant and Loretta Young in the 1947 black and white film 'THE BISHOP'S WIFE'. Having never watched it before it was better than I imagined. Set during Christmas time and well worth watching again. Dudley is an ANGEL who has come to save the day between Mrs. Brougham and the Bishop Brougham. Their little daughter Debby is played by Karolyn Grimes who also starred in 'It's A Wonderful Life' as ZuZu. I thought I recognized her in this film. Good eye.
Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in the 1946 movie
'It's A Wonderful Life' is one of my favorites. ANGEL in this one as well. I could watch it every year. Poor George Bailey has a streak of bad luck which follows him throughout his LIFE until he doesn't want to live anymore. Clarence Odbody born in MAY 1653 is a fictional angel in Frank Capra's 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, where he was portrayed by Henry Travers. Clarence is George's guardian ANGEL saves him and shows him why he has made a huge difference in other's lives.
I enjoy watching the movie 'A CHRISTMAS STORY' which came to theaters in 1983. We were living in Omaha and one of the moms that was in a group I attended raved about how funny this movie was. I'd watch it years later and always think about Ann, my friend.
Well enough said. Think I will go take a NAP myself. The cold weather gets to me and my bones. While I'm napping perhaps the DISH FAIRY will appear and I'll wake to a clean Kitchen.
Dish Fairy, Elf, Dish Fairy, Elf.....I'm not particular. Either can do an excellent job if I do say so myself.
Blessings,
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