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The Week So Far

Welcome into the week so far in my world!  I thought I'd share a picture of the poinsettia plant my mom bought for us this Christmas season. I decided to put it on the table in our little foyer entrance.  You know I had to add in a couple of View Post

cat asleep under Christmas tree

Decorating For The Holidays

Happy December!  I let a whole week get away from me without blogging.  Truth be told, it was probably a good thing for you, dear reader!  I don't know if it's my age and hormones or just the general blahs, but last week was not good.  I can't View Post

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This Was Our Thanksgiving

Good morning! It's the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, as the retail world refers to it. My email inbox is already being inundated with sales, coupons, offers, etc.  And I am steadily delete-delete-deleting them all!  Haha!  I just don't View Post

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving! However you spend the day, I hope you are happy and healthy! I am thankful for my blogging friends and visitors! This wouldn't be fun without you! Be blessed! View Post

turkey Thanksgiving decor

Thanksgiving Prep Day

Good morning!  Happy "Almost Turkey Day"! Today is going to be a busy one.  We have lots to do to prepare for the big day tomorrow.  I woke up around 7:30 this morning.  I had a pretty good night's sleep.  It turned cold yesterday, so the heater had View Post

cat in my lap

Life Is Hard Sometimes

The past week and a half has been rough.  Life is hard sometimes.  I hate being a downer on my blog, but I try to keep it real with anyone who happens to read.  We all see so much "perfect life" stuff online.  Everyone wants to put their best self View Post

Texas Rangers Game

Happy Rangers Fans

It's a brand new week!  How is the time change working for you?  We did okay here, I think.  I'm not too fond of it getting dark so early in the evening, but I do like it being lighter outside when I wake up.  It used to confuse me when I was working View Post

passed out kitty

It’s a Saturday Evening Post

It's a Saturday evening post, and I can't believe it myself!  Haha!  I have been so behind on posting and catching up with reading other blogs.  I finally sat down last night and made it a priority to visit my regular blogs and check on everyone.  I View Post

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