Happy Thanksgiving from Hardy Virginia. My son’s mother in law has the pumpkin pies in their new oven and the house smells delicious.
A good day to think about all for which I’m grateful.
Month: November 2018
Unusual Umbrella Stand
The other morning at Bastone Auto. My car’s state inspection was due. I sat in a chair and waited for my ride. I asked where they’d gotten the umbrella stand. Found in someone’s trash!
I’ve never owned an umbrella stand. I rarely use an umbrella . But this one caught my eye.
You might remember the Bastone brothers from my People at Work Series. 
Super Man
May your birthday be the beginning of a super year!
❤️
Love, Ma
Grafenwoehr Germany 1984
P.S. I’m certain that hat band was blue but the Kodak photograph has changed color
Patience is Required with Chocolate AND Cake from the Oven
Important to be patient. I’m not.
Melt chocolate slowly on the lowest heat, don’t scorch or burn. Ruin a lovely rich bar. Managed that step but………Oh no.
The cake stuck! Not sufficiently cooled when tried to extricate the cake from the pan. Even with buttered parchment paper. 
Cake tester broom below. 
Glued together. Frosting saves the day. Butter and chocolate. No one even knows repairs were necessary.
Delicious.
Silent Sunday
Double Digits for Maura Clare
Look who is 10 years old! November 17, 2008 doesn’t seem that long ago and suddenly granddaughter Maura Clare is TEN!
I don’t know of anyone who has more energy and enthusiasm for life!
We always have a lot of fun together.
Happy Birthday to you. Love you lots. FF Ruthie
Maura Clare is 5 Birthday Blog
Now We Are Six 2014 Birthday Blog
Maura Clare Celebrates 7 Birthday Blog
Eight is Going to Be Great Birthday Blog
If you leave a camera or a cell phone unattended 9th Birthday
Before the snow began
It just takes some getting used to. The new season. It changed this morning. We like the changing seasons, right?
This chilly icy, now tonight, snowy weather.
So hard on the trees, though. The driving.
Getting cozy by adding covers, readying for hibernation, thinking about making pots of chili, soup. Boiling the kettle for tea. Oh yes, keep on knitting a wooly sweater.
Signage in a Puddle
Signage in a puddle.
Seen in Ohio a couple of weeks ago.
A very skinny puddle.
Kroger
I’ve got mail
I’ve got mail.
The mail carrier brought it today.
Not just catalogs, flyers with pizza coupons and bulk rate circulars. Real mail, not just junk, addressed to me.
What a happy surprise.
Charlie (3) and his mom mailed his preschool photo AND the self-portrait he drew inside the card. ❤️ Thanks Charlie. (and Laura)
Streets of Gold
Streets of Gold.
Golden Gingko leaves on the city streets.
