Ladies in Lavender - Trailer

I am a 'Lady', but wearing green and blue.  The real Ladies came into the picture much later in the day.  BUT FIRST...Veteran's Day Meal happened.

THE TIREDS HAVE HIT so here I sit.  Today I'll rest and pace myself before preparing the next big meal.  DOING LAUNDRY TODAY is out of the question as I am next to exhausted.  Energy level is  v e r y  low.  Today will be restful and next to easy.  A nap is in order for quiet time.  A NAP.    

The Veteran's Day Meal went well.  HUBBY who is the BEST sidekick HELPER I could have helped me and together we were victorious in having an VETERAN's DAY MEAL served at exactly 12:30 on the dot.  

Sha-zaam! that's excellent.  

The table looked nice with decorative paper plates.  Relish Tray and Hawaiian Dinner rolls with real butter were centered on the table as the rest of the food was in the Kitchen for a HELP YOURSELF buffet.  CASUAL ALL AROUND.

We sat at the table chatting sharing what we were THANKFUL for.  At least one thing.  Then PRAYED.  Kitchen was calling and we ate.  

I prepared turkey breast instead of a full blown turkey.  FIRST TIME.  This was an attempt to make the meal easier to prepare and serve.  The flavor lacked some.  Tender enough, but the flavor wasn't the same.  Whaaah.  Sniff Sniff.  

Switching from a full blown turkey to a breast from Aldi's was alright, but I think the full turkey has better taste.  I was a disappointed with the flavor.  In a pinch it is an alright substitution for turkey.  

The packets of gravy that were inside the turkey packages made decent turkey gravy.  Hubby made the delicious gravy, mashed potatoes, iced tea, pumpkin pie.  He set the table.  Deserves a ribbon.  

Making the menu, I did the shopping, made the deviled eggs, fixed the turkey, green beans and corn, fixed the Waldorf Salad, prepped and warmed the dinner rolls, fixed the relish tray.  

Deviled Eggs...delicious if I do say so myself.
Relish Tray items were a hit for the hungry kids that munched on the KOSHER DILL PICKLES and black olives.  The celery sticks don't seem to be as popular these days as they once were in the VICTORIAN ERA where celery was a luxury to behold as it were a status symbol to have at the Dinner Table to share with Guest.
Bread rolls were very good.
Waldorf Salad chilled to perfection in a pretty glass bowl.
Turkey went well.
Dressing is my favorite.
Mashed Potatoes and gravy warmed the belly.
Buttery corn went over well.
The Green Beans were a tad bit crunchy for my palette.  Good flavored just don't like them crunchy.
No cranberry sauce...which I think was a mistake.  The older I get the more I like this stuff on my turkey.  Better luck next time.
Iced Tea hit the spot.
About two hours later we had Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream.  Coffee.  Alright.

M&M's sat on the Buffet waiting to be munched on as we played a game of CLUE.  I haven't a clue how to play this game other than Mrs. Peacock did it in the Kitchen with a wrench.  That doesn't sound very nice does it?  Let me rephrase this...Mrs Peacock killed someone with a wrench in the Kitchen.  This Veteran's Day while I was preparing the meal, Mrs. Peacock was no where to be found.

Day went very well.
Clean-up went slow, but the day ended with a THANKFUL HEART.

LATER in the evening, we watched the 2004 DRAMA-COMEDY movie LADIES IN LAVENDER.  THUMBS UP. 

Thought it was a good clean Family movie starring Judi Dench, German Actor Daniel Brühl, and Maggie Smith.

Dench and Smith star as two old sisters that rescue a young man from Poland that washed up on their beach.  He was swept over board while traveling the seas on his way to America to make a better life for himself.  Thought it was really a good movie and will watch again.  No foul language or perverted sex and violence.  Beautiful scenery and decent story line.

Preparations are ongoing for THANKSGIVING.  Have some time for that yet.  
Today, NOVEMBER 12th, is my Dad's 93rd Birthday.  He's in HEAVEN as I speak.  I can't imagine him at 93.  He was 28 years old when I was born.  Mercy.
Next week my first GRANDCHILD turns a whopping 18 years old.
After that THANKSGIVING COMES.
The AUTUMN DECORATING FADES away as the Christmas Sparkle comes to LIFE.
First things first....the Nativity Scene will be displayed.
Christmas wreaths on the front door.
Christmas tree up and decorated.
Other tidbits of decor appear.
Porch decor appears. 
Possibly outside of house decorated.
Christmas cards written out.
Christmas Shopping continues.
Continue to clean house for company and just because it will need it.

Okay...with all of that said,  it's time to have a cup of coffee, put my feet up and give things a thinking.

Until next time,

d

 

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We decided to take in a Sunday matinee where our lunch would be gourmet H A M B A R G E R S with French Fries dipped in catsup.  Sipped on a Diet Root Beer as the previews flashed on the huge screen.  Saturday night I watched the trailers on the computer about MIDWAY.  Thought this was a worthwhile movie to see so Hubby bought the tickets online and we had a DATE.

ACTION packed with outstanding cinematography.  If we had watched it on the IMAX screen, I'm not sure I could have stood it.  I know it's a movie, but it stirred thought.

I'd like to see it again sooooo....that might happen.  Based on the bombing of Pearl Harbor and what happened next.  There was little foul language or sex scenes.  Twas a very good movie with a meaning.  Veterans Day is here and we have much to be THANKFUL for.  MUCH.  

Veteran Day thoughts.......

Afterwards, we stopped by Walmarts to pick up a few items.  Gosh, it's easy to spend money.  

The drive HOME was pleasant.  Left over Lasagna for supper.  Boiled some eggs for deviled eggs that I'll fix later today.  Having company in for LUNCH.  Just about ready.  Using paper products and throw away cups.

Relish tray of Baby Dill Pickles and Black Olives

Deviled Eggs

Turkey Breast

Apple Salad with Walnuts

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Dressing

Green Beans

Hawaiian Dinner Rolls with Butter

Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream

Iced Tea

Coffee with Creamer

Hopefully everything will turn out super good and tasty.  Being FAMILY will help.

Freedom isn't free.  Many to THANK for living in the United States of AMERICA.  

Many,
d

SOMETIMES WE ALL NEED SOME HELP

GOT BIT BY THE CHRISTMAS BUG...oh my.

WHAT A WEEK.  I did get BIT with the CHRISTMAS BUG this week.  I still am enjoying the AUTUMN COLORS and decorations in my HOME sooooooooo I will not be decorating for the CHRISTMAS SEASON UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY.

I don't want to rush it.  When I drove through the CITY PARK, they had started decorating for CHRISTMAS.  That's when it hit me....the CHRISTMAS DECORATiNG BUG.  I couldn't shake it off.  HOhoHO.  In the dark of the evening I went driving as well and saw some peeps with CHRISTMAS TREES already lit in their Living rooms.  Pretty but not ready to do this just yet.  I'm sure all have their reasons for putting CHRISTMAS TREES up before THANKSGIVING.  Like family coming in for THANKSGIVING and we'll celebrate CHRISTMAS early type of reasons.

HUBBY visited with a representative this past week to find out more info about RETIREMENT that is approaching in DECEMBER.  A BIG CHANGE.  We've had them so I know how that goes.  Will be praying and reading.  Taking walks if my feet heal up.  Riding a stationary bike.  Taking vitamins, minerals and enzymes.  Eating more vegetables and willingly going more organic.  Changes.  May have to go back to brewing coffee in a percolator.  The expense of this is better than coffee pods.  I could make my own coffee pods.  Now that's a thought and a half.

AS HE TALKED TO THE REP I was sitting in a dental chair getting my teeth cleaned.  Dentist appointment went alright, but heck it hurt.  

Whenever I get my teeth cleaned I feel like the hygienist danced with boots on in my mouth.  SHE HAD A RODEO.  She didn't scrap as hard and long this go round where my jaw went out only 5 times verses 20 like the last time I had this done.  



My dentist retired in July and I miss him already yet the new dentist was very gentle when examining my teeth.  Found a cavity which will need filled, but he may have to take the CROWN OFF and if this happens a different CROWN will have to be made, etc.  I'm thinking that's another thousand dollars cha-ching.  Not too happy about that.  

I still owe them $300 from this year.  The medical bills are piling up and I HATE THAT.  With insurance we still have high medical bills.  Insurance will change in 2020 as my dear Husband is retiring.    

I have a coffee date with my HUBBY later and will do a little shopping!!!  

YESTERDAY, I did stop by the THRIFT SHOPPE.  I bought the neatest book for little of nothing called THE SPARKLE BOX.  Think I'll post about it later.

Earlier TODAY I was polishing some silver-plated chargers I purchased last week.  I dusted the dining room chairs and the exposed wood on the floor.  Ran the vac across the area rug.  Prepping for a Veterans Day MEAL for FAMILY on MONDAY.  FLOOR was filthy and need of attention very badly.  Yesterday I bought some special dust clothes as my sock collection is depleted.  Socks for dusting is what I usually use to capture the DUST BUNNIES.  This week the special clothes are getting used.  

I'll clean on the main floor of our HOME before Veterans Day.  After Veterans Day, I'll venture upstairs to clean.  Will need to get GUEST ROOMS cleaned before the month is out as we are fortunate to have family coming to visit.  I like having a clean and tidy house. 

It's just one of those thangs.

Veterans Day Meal will be:  Olives and miniature pickles for the relish tray, cranberry sauce, turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans, Hawaiian rolls with real butter, pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.  Coffee and Iced Tea.  Should fill us up!  Will use throw away plates and napkins for easier clean-up.  Will use actual metal utensils and glass beverage glasses.

We are so very fortunate to live in the United States of AMERICA. So blessed.  Very BLESSED.  

BLESSED and THANKFUL for STAY AT HOME LIFE.  Life in the USA.  Small Town Living.  HUSBAND and FAMILY.  Roof over our heads.  Utilities.  Clothing.  Food.  Choices.  Salvation through CHRIST.  Health.  Wealth and well being.



This week-end the bed sheets WILL get washed, dried and bed remade with CLEAN sheets.  Dusting and vacuuming the rooms will continue and the toilet will get cleaned.  HAIR APPOINTMENT with self.  My intentions are good.  Lord, please please BLESS this endeavor.     

Be REAL because you are a blessing,
d  

HOME FOR HARVEST

GATHER A HARVEST OF LOVE

Welcome to my HOME this Harvest Season.

Dining room, Kitchen and Living room have simple decorations 

to warm the season.

On my Grandma's HUTCH sits a tray 

holding ornamental pumpkins and some greenery.

MIGHT MOVE THIS TRAY OVER BY THE WINDOW.
MIGHT LIKE IT THERE.

Keeping simple FALL decorations at my HOME.

The way this season is going it's about time 

for snowflakes and snowmen.

Getting COLD too soon

for COMFORT.

 THE TABLE CENTER PIECE is one of my old arrangements 

that I have kept for years.  STILL LOVE IT.

Something about these colors warms the season and my soul.

THANKSGIVING IS COMING?

Gather a Harvest of Love,

d

Ephesians 5:20

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MY NOVEMBER BABY

My NOVEMBER BABY grew up 

to be a middle aged man.

Today is his 42nd Birthday.

Happy Birthday SON.

I love ya,

Mom

The day he was born is still a clear memory to me.

Cold, cold day

when the labor pangs started and went through the night.

Hubby went out to start the car and the headlights 
wouldn't come on.

Never had this happened until right at this moment.

He hit the hood of the car and the lights came on.

We had to drive 30 minutes to the Hospital.

Our first born son was in his pajamas 
and rested in the back seat of our automobile.

Hubby phoned his Mother to meet us at the Hospital.

He dropped me off at the proper door then waited to meet his Mother who would take our oldest son to care for while I was having the baby.

I was in the building 17 minutes and our second son was born.

17 minutes.  
5:37 AM he was born.
Lovely memories.

Excitement at it's best.

Everything went well.

In the hospital 3 days then HOME to start recovering

and take care of our two children.
Nothing has meant as much to me as to be a Momma.
I thank God that He allowed me to have babies to care for.

d

TURNING 10

Remembering well the day he was born.  TWAS A gorgeous day where shops had their doors open to let fresh air and sunshine into their establishments.  Including a Church on Main Street in ADA, OKLAHOMA.  

I had left the Hospital after Grandson was born.  Driving I noticed a Main Street Church with their door open, so I stopped to ask for PRAYER because the new grandchild was having issues breathing. A couple of men, one being the PASTOR prayed with me and for him.  When I got back from the Church, BABY was breathing so much better.

It is odd how ten years has flown right on by.

WISHING him a terrific birth day and LIFE.
We were able to celebrate his special day at the PARK where the sun was shinning.  Very nice PARTY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Love,
GRANDMA