A Day for Friends and Family

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I am thankful this Thanksgiving for my fine friends who always remember me on holidays. This is my first Thanksgiving without my dear mother and oh, how I miss her. She loved to wake up early and start cooking while the rest of the family still slept. We always ate in the early afternoon so we could do it all over again with the leftovers later on. 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I have to start cooking some things to take to Kelly's, also in the early afternoon. Webster is whining very softly for his breakfast too. I'll see you later. xo

Rain.Day

Webster and I went out and checked all of the downspouts this morning in the soft rain and they are all fine. So far, so good with the weather here. The HARD rain they have been predicting hasn't happened and it's not too cold. Bright sun is predicted for Thanksgiving Day with much lower temps. I'm sorry all the travelers have rain and snow and ice to cope with depending on their destination. Be safe everyone. My animals have gone back to bed and I wish I could too. I can see an afternoon nap in my future. Tabitha got me up way too early this morning.
PS....Never did get my nap and sundown is in 20 minutes. Guess I will just turn in a little earlier than usual tonight. my iPhone photo

Almost Home.

I love seeing houses with lights on in every room. It's so welcoming, especially for family coming home for Thanksgiving. Turn them all on tonight. I usually do this anyway in my small cottage on the main floor because I love the way it looks when I go out in the dark for Webster's last walk. via

Did you read about the 1640 Psalm book that sold yesterday at Sotheby's for $14.2 million dollars? The book was published in Cambridge, Mass., by the Puritan leaders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony just 20 years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth. It was the first book printed in America and it now holds the record for the most expensive book ever. It's small, 6"x5" so check your bookshelves. Story here.

If at first you don't succeed...

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Robert Frost Quote

This is a good quote and I like it. via

Recipe for your Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Wheat Free Guests

Dilled Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Tzatziki

Greek style Crispy zucchini fritters topped with a dollop of Tzatziki. You might as well plan on having something wheat free, gluten free, and meatless, right? There is at least one person with these needs in every crowd. Easy Recipe here.

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Ice Skating in 1565

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, The Hunters in the Snow (detail), 1565. This looks very modern, doesn't it? I never really mastered ice skating with any grace but I thought it was fun anyway. I just got in from a walk with the dog and the cat and it's cold but nothing like yesterday. No wind, clear, and 32° and it was actually quite nice. Sleep tight and I'll see you tomorrow. via

Webster Waits

He's giving me one of those looks so I'd better go to the kitchen now. See you later.

Cat Buried in Snow

We haven't had snow yet....but it's cold enough. Brrrr. via

European Robin Animated Gifs

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Listen to it sing here.

Have a Cozy Weekend

The season for open fires has arrived. via

A Gentleman's Bathroom

I can't tell whether or not it's a full bath. With all those big towels heating up on the towel bars, I think it probably is. The masculine artwork is very nice and I really like the antique table used for the sink surround. Very nice indeed.

Don't Rush

"Yes, I'm hungry for my breakfast but I can wait until you are finished doing whatever it is you do on the computer and your TV show is over. I'm fine, really. Love Webster"

He Followed Us Home

Can we keep him? via

Serene in Green

Here I am again, featuring my love of no color plantings, save green and white. It works so well here with the green shutters, doesn't it? This home must have the most amazing views from each and every window because it appears to be on the highest point. I love the idea of closing the shutters instead of drawing the draperies to darken a room. via

An Amazing Fireplace

Houston residence, Murphy Mears Architects, Interior Design by Adrienne Bullard. Photography by Paul Hester. Virtual Home Tour HERE. I love all of the windows and doors in this home, and the cat too!

Time to Tuck In

Sleep Tight.
See you tomorrow.
xo

Bed Crafted by A Cat

I love to sleep on your old wool sweaters after you've worn them to mow the lawn.

Please don't ever move them from this chair. You can put my woven willow cat bed in the furnace room. I don't like it any more. Love, Tabitha

Yes, We Are.

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Adirondack Gossip Chairs

What a great idea. You could probably rig one of these up if you have a chair with a broken arm. It would be nice to sit here and talk with a friend, face to face, wouldn't it? Dibs on the one with the pond view. via

Understated Holiday Decor

So perfect. Now is the time to start your paperwhites. via

Perfect Morning

I love it when it rains during the night and is gone by morning.

We need lots more rain, but not today. I have too much to do. See you later.