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EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE I CAN UNDERSTAND A WORD OR TWO in English.  Beautiful make-up just in time for CHRISTMAS PARTIES.

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EYES BUGGING OUT OF MY HEAD

GREAT PLANS TO TIDY ON THE HOUSE TODAY AS I HAVE COMPANY COMING ON FRIDAY.  Taking a break to cool off.  I overheat way too easily without a thyroid.  I'm fluttering about my HOME making it a cleaner place.  New vacuum bag in sweeper.  Making plans to vacuum the rugs and sweep the wood floors.  Getting ready to scrub the powder room tile floor and sanitize the toilet.  Polish the mirror.  Am getting much done today.  I AM THE CLEANING CREW.

Woke this morning with a very dried out throat.  The humidifier needs refilled and left on through-out the night to help with this issues.  Anywhoooo I did wake up and feel peppy.  I won't be doing laundry until this week-end, so the dirty laundry was placed in a large basket and scooted back into the closet for the time being.

QUICKLY scrubbing the main bathroom toilet.  A whirl wind chore day so I can entertain tomorrow.  The Powder room needs cleaned.  

WHEN PACING MYSELF I have to plan out the events.  The last three days I have worked on sorting papers, doing bills and dreaming of a WHITE CHRISTMAS.  Hubby retires at the end of the month in which we have been working on the details for a few months now getting ready for 2020.

INSURANCE makes my head spin.  The expenses will naturally take precedence over loose spending.  Seems like a crime that health insurance is so expensive.  EXPENSIVE.  Things are continuing to escalate in expense.  Mixed emotions to all of this.

Yesterday, my eye balls bugged out of my head as the dental receptionist told me that a new crown would cost $1100.oo in which my insurance should pay half of the expense.  I asked her if she knew what a root canal would cost if we have to go that route.  60% paid by insurance.  When I heard how much a crown will cost and if needed a root canal, my eyes bugged out... I just know it and I'm sure my numb jaw dropped to the floor because as I picked it up off the floor, my back went out.
  

I had my teeth cleaned before THANKSGIVING in which I was told I had a cavity around the bottom of where a crown was on the bottom in the back of mouth.  I was told I might need a new crown.  I put my appointment off until AFTER THANKSGIVING.

I explained about our insurance and HUBBY retiring at end of the DECEMBER and I want to make sure the insurance will be there.  We'll limp along as best we can by having the crown if needed temporarily glued back.  So this is what we did.  

Yesterday, my NEW dentist replacing my dentist who retired, did his best to work on the cavity in which the crown popped off.  He had told me that I might need a new crown beforehand.  This one had been on since 2011. It  j u s t  popped off.  

He continued working in which the filler  j u s t  popped out.  Continued working.  Fixed the cavities.  CAVITIES...not just one but two.  ONE. TWO. BUCKLE MY SHOE.  THREE. FOUR. OUT THE DOOR.  FIVE. SIX. PICK UP STICKS.  He medicated the tooth and made a filler.  Glued the old crown on.

Remember that song, "ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH"  Well....maybe I will be so lucky as to have them this year.  As I age, I wonder if I'll be able to keep them.

When visiting with HUBBY, he will find out where we stand with our health insurance after he retires.

Okay.  Back to cleaning the HOUSE.  I have CHRISTMAS GIFTS on the Dining room table.  These have to disappear so my guest and I can eat there.  QUICKLY I must become a CHRISTMAS ELF wrapping gifts.  I've got to find my NUTCRACKERS to decorate the table with.  Run to the store to get ingredients for the meal.  Wash my hair and curl it.  Have mercy.  I will be busy today.  

No Elf on the shelf for me,
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Hafod Hardware Christmas Advert 2019

I DECLINED

Touring private HOMES at Christmas time is a treat.  Viewing private Home Interiors has been something I have enjoyed doing through the years.  Not only modern HOMES, but historical ones as well.

I was asked if we'd allow people to tour our HOME.  Four times I've said no.  Again I declined.  With having had thyroid cancer, I do not have the stamina needed to decorate for public viewing or I'd have to start in JULY to make this happen giving a new meaning to CHRISTMAS IN JULY. 

It is difficult for me to accept that I am very limited in my physical world.  Extremely low energy level almost paralyzes me.  I cannot believe at times how fatigue I am.  I would have to have a professional crew of laborers to clean my HOME before showing it.

Declining is for the best at this time.  I know the money raised for organizations goes for a very good cause, but I had to decline.

I don't know if I'll ever SHOW OFF my prairie home to the public besides via blogging.  

This way I can hide the dirt,
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DECORATING IN 3 EASY STEPS

ONE:

Set up spare table to be used for holding plates, 

napkins and utensils.

TWO:  Place decorations on table. 

THREE:  Position plates, utensils and napkins.

WHALLAH...dining made easy.

We were in cramped quarters over the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

 and had to make do with what space we had to work with.

Worked out fine.

Simplicity,

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THANKSGIVING WRAP UP

MY HEART IS FULL OF GRATITUDE AND LOVE TOWARD GOD 

FOR BLESSING ME WITH SO MUCH.

My life is what it is.  Isn't perfect and has challenges.

Still I am learning how to praise GOD for much.

WELCOME TO MY WORLD.

WHAT A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING WE HAD THIS YEAR.  It wasn't our typical and traditional Thanksgiving.  Was very good though.  Casual.  Pleasant.  Family together and fellowship.  

Easy clean-up.
Stayed at a condo.
Served turkey sandwiches, ham sandwiches and hot dogs with a variety of chips, organic salad, creamy mac 'n cheese, cookies and pumpkin pie with whipped cream to FAMILY.  Twelve people together.  TIME SPENT TOGETHER and not sweating in the kitchen.  Paper plates, plasticware, disposable cups.  Throw away just about everything.  I needed all the help I could get from making the meal prepped easy to quick 'n easy.

After LUNCH, we took pictures and chatted.  Off we went to SILVER DOLLAR CITY.  Bundling up because it was chilly and rainy.  Did our best to stay dry and warm.  Our oldest son and daughter in law blessed us with admission to the City.

Never being at Silver Dollar City, it was a complete surprise.  CHARMING with over 6.5 million Christmas lights decorating the village.  A 8 story Christmas tree shined bright with a light show that mesmerized me.  The Christmas story was shared.  Train ride included.

I was in awe of the colorful lighting.
Awe.

Walking was a bit challenging, but got through it.  Twas misty rain and feet got wet.  Stayed as warm as I could.  Spirits were high and enjoyed our time together as FAMILY.  

We returned to the condo to rest.
Staying until Saturday riding Sparky the Trolley Car throughout Branson, walking the Branson Landing, eating supper at Paula Deen's, touring the TITANIC MUSEUM then driving home late into the night to avoid traffic.  The wind was violent and we had snow flurries the last two hours of our trip.

Very Thankful we were HOME.
Rested all day Sunday.

This was a very pleasant THANKSGIVING.
Amen.

Unpacking and will work at catching up the laundry.  Cleaning the HOUSE this week and then next week-end Lord willing the SEASON will change into CHRISTMAS.  Hallelujah.

Christmas music and movies will begin.
This week the Grandchildren will receive their Christmas Ornaments.  
Seasonal decorating theme will change,
and Christmas Tree will come out of hiding to be decorated.  
Nativity Scene unpacked and displayed.  
Fireplace mantle decorated.  
Christmas Letter composed and Christmas cards worked on.  Christmas shopping will continue.
Christmas Baking begins!

This is a lovely month to brighten lives.

We will celebrate

the LORD's birthday.

Blessings,

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Colossians 3:17

THANKSGIVING 2019

Happy Thanksgiving to you.
 May you have a very 

BLESSED THANKSGIVING.

BEING THANKFUL FOR SO MUCH!

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Charity

1 Corinthians 13:13 

AND now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; 
but the greatest of these is charity.

Blessings to you today,

d

THIS WEEK IS FULL OF TURKEY JOY

Real dishes, glassware, turkey!

MAKING preparations for the BIG MEAL 

on THURSDAY.  It will be wonderful.

On the other hand, I have some health issues 
that popped up on their own.  Makes LIFE unpredictable.  

Washing my hands a great deal.

Having running water and soap is something to be THANKFUL about.

SLOW PACED WEEK-END FOR ME as I rested a great deal.  My right eye was so sore and red, I began to think maybe just maybe I have PINK EYE.  SO I'll keep AN EYE on it.  

WIKIPEDIA TO THE RESCUE AGAIN.  
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid.^[4] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish.^[1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur.^[1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning.^[1] Swelling of the white part of the eye may also occur.^[1] Itching is more common in cases due to allergies.^[3] Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes.

DO you ever think that things like this happen so one really slows down and focuses on heavenly things? I sometimes wonder.

I'm getting ready to sip some peppermint coffee for my morning beverage.  Think I will try whipping up some celery juice to drink for lunch.  I'll have to use a blender because my food processor is long gone.  WISH ME LUCK.

Off to the laundromat this afternoon to wash some towels and maybe some casual shirts.  I need to return to the grocery store to leisurely shop for the last items needed for THANKSGIVING meal.  I will be doing semi-homemade meal as the store will help me with the pumpkin pies I will use.  My pumpkin pies just never turned out so I am wise enough to use the grocers.  

Last night I started to assemble a 6 foot collapsible spiral tree that I bought at GOODWILL last week for a smidgen of what a new one would cost from WALMART.  

All the pieces were there except for the instructions.  Welp.  Can it be that hard?            

I started and HUBBY finished it.  I TRIED.  Together we are a team.  Plugged it in and let it shine bright in the LIVING ROOM.  If we put her outside, it'll be after THANKSGIVING.  I LOVED IT!  The extra lights sparkled JOY in my soul.  

A village of these would be so pretty and easy to store when not in use due to being collapsible and already wired with lights.  Hum.  Will give this some more thought.


These are a different style, but thought the colors were gorgeous.  

Having a village of these would be lovely to display in the cold season of  CHRISTMAS.  Adding some warmth helps during WINTER.

Getting some ideas!  Yes.  I need help.

I read some on the Delany Sisters about their health regime. May start to take tyrosine.  They took this along with castor oil.  Praying for strength.  

I listened to opera as I sat in my chair.  Maria Callus.  Cody Austin.  Montserrat Caballe, her husband and daughter....and more.  OPERA is growing on me.  I want to go in person to at least one opera in 2020.  I can continue to listen at HOME.  My voice is not so strong.  Thyroid being removed didn't help, but I can practice in the privacy of my HOME and not be bothered with how I sound.  I about blow my husband's eardrums out when he has his hearing aides in.  Grins.  That's loud, right?  hehe

As I sit, I do wiggle and move my arms about.  I have some light weight weights that I will use in 2020.  AND AWAY I GO.  Short walks, slow stretches and weights.  Vitamins and minerals.  Filtered water and boo-coo vegetables.  Small about of chocolate.  Green Teas.  A HEALTHIER MEmeeeeeeemeeeeeemeeeeee. Sewing, reading, drawing, writing, etc. etc. etc.  GOALS FOR 2020 and beyond.

I did watch some videos about FRED ROGERS.  I still don't agree with swimming in the nude.  Nope.  I thought his youth was interesting as he was overweight and called fatty Freddie.  An only child until he was 11 when his parents adopted a girl.  Shy.  Creative though.  Musically inclined.  He slimmed down and stayed at 143 pounds.  Passing away from stomach cancer.  

The internet is very helpful in this regards to reading and watching 
you tube videos.

OVER THE WEEK-END I VISITED Wichita, Kansas COW TOWN MURDOCK HOUSE via computer.  I love that place.  Mooooooo.

http://www.oldcowtown.org/Pages/Residential.aspx

FRIDAY NIGHT I ventured off to a WOmen's meeting where we made CHRISTMAS SWAGS.  Great snacks, conversation and a craft with my Daughter.  She treated me to a STARBUCK's Peppermint Mocha. It was delicious.  Peppermint makes a comeback this morning as I am sipping an off brand one as I type.

JIBBER JABBER:  So that's Christmas Trees, Opera Singers, Mister Rogers, Christmas Swag, Peppermint Mocha Coffee, The Delany Sister's advice, COW TOWN, laundry, nutrition, and exercise.  Preparing for THANKSGIVING GET TOGETHER and TURKEY.  No time for PINK EYE.    

So off to a busy and productive day.  I will be full of JOY as I give more thought about what I am THANKFUL for.

Thanks for stopping by.  
May you have a pleasant week,
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Be.......

IF YOU CAN'T BE PRETTY...

BE DYNAMIC!

CHARMING!

V I V A C I O U S !

KIND!
honest!

WELL GROOMED!

SMELL good!

THOUGHTFUL!

C R e A T I V E !

Tidy!

ORGANIZED!

GODLY!

HAVE CHARACTER!

thrifty!

Be.

you matter,

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LUXURIOUS HONOR

GRAYS MARKET WHERE ARE YOU???

WEEK-END.  The week-end before THANKSGIVING is an awful time to go shopping for last minute items as well as the whole shabang due to the huge overflow of shoppers.  I'm rather a slow paced ninny who likes to dawdle while shopping.  Taking my dear sweet time.  Tis a luxurious honor to be able to do this.

The other day, a foolish man was trying to BULLY me as I was driving the speed limit in town down Main Street.  He apparently did not like the fact that I was physically ahead of him while he had places to go.  Well...I did as well.  Believe it or not I have the right to be where I was when I was.

He drove his pick-up truck behind me tailgating my car bumper.  If I had slammed on the brakes, he would have ran into me and been ticketed for being too close.  hum.  The thought crossed my mind.  Instead I continued driving the speed limit.  Foolish man... as the company he works for is printed on the side of his truck as I could read it as I entered into the right turn lane.  

duuuuuh...peeps can read.  Should not bully this old woman here.  I don't like being bullied.  I can take my business elsewhere.  Alrighty then.

Planning on doing my shopping on Monday for the rest of my THANKSGIVING MEAL as the turkey, ham, paper products, cups and chips are taken care of.  Streamlining the meal as best I can.

Grocery List PLEASE:
 Pumpkin Pie
Whipped Cream
Sandwich Buns
Hot dogs
Mac 'n Cheese
Two types of cheese slices
Spring Salad
Salad Dressing
Mayo
Mustard
plasticware
Tea bags
Bottled water
Plasticware
Aluminum pans


This week will fly as I prepare for THANKSGIVING.
After Thanksgiving, Christmas decorating will kick in.
Cleaning the house for company will take some doing.  THREE WEEKS in here to get this accomplished and CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

I'm running behind on the gifts.  To make this easier GIFT CARDS ARE IN ORDER.  I use to have the Christmas gifts wrapped and ready to give at THANKSGIVING.  This was a great feeling to have as I was allowed the rest of the season to focus on Christmas Day.  Things have changed.  I can still focus on CHRIST's birthday and be content, not wired.  Just relax and take deep breathes of the glorious season.  Candle Light Services and singing.  Warm wishes and peace on Earth, GOOD WILL toward mankind.
 Luke 2:13- 15
…13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earthpeace to men on whom His favor rests!” 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”…

I'll be looking for the NATIVITY SCENE this week, so I know where it's at.

Have a blessed week,

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