Where have I been this week? Into DC for a long walk, Mt. Vernon, the Troll Park (it has reopened) down along King Street, the Farmers Market, the Pool, into DC for lunch with Erica, the library for a restock, the Mt Vernon Recreation Center for a tour, the Community Center for an Arts committee meeting, Oxon Hill Farm across the River in Maryland - before becoming a park it was the farm for St. Elizabeths Hospital - the largest mental hospital in the area. The treadmill in the gym, the MGM Casino at National Harbor.
Who have I talked with this week? Sweetie Bear, Amy, Linda, Warren, Marcell, Erica, Tom, Yadi, and Deirdre.
Who have I traded messages with this week? Spo, Sassy, my Sister, Louraine (who is in Paris for the month), Erica, and Omar.
When is the next adventure? We booked travel for a board meeting in San Antonio in early February. Sweet Bear is going with me.
What have I been up to in the kitchen? Beef veggie noodle soup, pork roast, a baked pasta with Italian sausage and lots of cheese, and round steak with roast potatoes, broccoli.
What am I reading? Page after Page - a book about writing.
What is on the easel? An abstract nighttime city landscape.
What am I grateful for this week? That I am not traveling over next week's Thanksgiving holiday. It is so much more relaxing to just stay home.
What am I planning for Thanksgiving? Turkey, stuffing, and a veggie. The fruit cakes are ready, I re-boozed them last week.
What made me sad this week? News of the passing of Harper hound at Doc Spo's. She had a good long life and was very loved even by those who never met her.
I’ve never been to San Antonio. I’ve heard it’s a great city. Even better with wickedhamster!
ReplyDeleteI have been there a couple of times, the River Walk is fun.
DeleteEverything is better with me! ☺️
Delete"Re-boozed" -- great word!
ReplyDeleteThey should be well soaked, with the good stuff.
DeleteWe usually do a Friendsgiving at Thanksgiving and do nearly all the cooking, but this year the kitchen isn't quite ready--still waiting on specialty tile--so we're having everybody bring something and we're in charge of wine and cocktails.
ReplyDeleteShould be fun; it's a good group of friends.
Sounds like fun, and soon the updated kitchen will be finished.
DeleteI agree with Washington...but for me it's breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI try not to skip meals.
DeleteA month in Paris...I think I'm a bit jealous of your sister. What fun that would be.
ReplyDeleteCommas are tricky things at times; Louraine is not his sister but a very fortunate Canadian who owns a time-share appartment in Paris.
DeleteLorraine is a retired judge in Tempe, who owns July in an apartment in Paris. 12 friends joined together about 20 years ago and bought an apartment in Paris.
DeleteWe are having a small Thanksgiving this year - Todd, our son (his wife has to work), and me. The pressure of cooking a big meal is not there...yay! Definitely turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and a veggie (probably green beans).
ReplyDeleteThe holidays were always stressful when everyone was coming, it is much easier when it is just a few of us.
DeleteI always host Thanksgiving at my house. My sister and her husband will bring the turkey and I make all of the sides and desserts. It's gotten easier as I do the same things each year now.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy playing in the kitchen.
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