What’s Up Wednesday

April 27, 2022

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of

What’s Up

posted on a

What’s Up Wednesday? Here’s whats up…

starting with

What we’re eating

I have been using recipes from the ruled.me website. This is a KETO diet website with some of the yummiest low carb recipes I’ve ever tasted.

Some of my favorites are:

Roasted Chicken Thighs in Red Pepper Sauce

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What I’m loving

LB bought me a lemon tree!

And not a moment too soon… there were NO lemons to be found at the grocery store this week!

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What we’ve been up to

Lots of yard work

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What I’ve been working on

Front yard landscaping and flowers

LB and I added stepping stones to the area near our water hose. It looks a bit unfinished at the moment, but that is because it is. I’m still working on it.

I moved a lot of amaryllis that I divided last fall. They are likely the red ones Wendy told me about, but I haven’t seen them bloom yet. Hopefully they will like their new home.

Back yard landscaping

We have also started construction on what I will call a french drain. I don’t have pictures because I’ve been digging. We are hoping this drain will help fix the back yard flooding that we now have to endure [thanks to the neighbor to the north, who filled in the retention pond behind our house, and raised his yard by two feet]. There is nothing like a good neighbor!

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What I’m excited about

FINALLY Truth Social LET ME IN!

I am @krstar0601

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What I’m dreading

ummm… just work. Monday through Friday. That’s the only dread-worthy thing in my life. However, I am thankful and blessed to have a job.

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What I’m watching/reading

At the moment, I am watching the latest from X22 report. Dave has a lot of great information that you may not hear about if you only tune in to the main stream media.

What I am reading is “The Healthy KETO plan” by Dr. Eric Berg. The book is good and I’ve learned a lot about how good health is necessary to prevent excess weight and even hot flashes. It has been quite a learning experience.

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What I’m wearing

Nothing fancy. I pretty much live in my Old Navy jeans, but I have ordered and received a couple of jeans from other brands. Gloria Vanderbilt jeans have not changed. Wearing these jeans will make you look like “mom”. Lee jeans are a little better, but still not very flattering. My current favorites are Sofia Vergara, but [sadly] they are SO LONG I am going to have to have them altered.

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What I’m doing this weekend

This weekend nothing major is happening. No family gatherings. No parties. LB and I will probably be working on the drain if weather permits. If we go anywhere it will probably be to COSTCO to get some more mulch.

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What I’m looking forward to next month

May is going to be great. Hopefully there will be a vacation sometime along the way.

We are planning to have a sidewalk put down in the side/back yard. It will be nice to be able to walk in the yard without having a flip-flop sucked off by the soggy ground.

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What’s Up Wednesday

January 26, 2022

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of

What’s Up

posted on a

What’s Up Wednesday? Here’s whats up…

starting with

What we’re eating

We have not been out to eat in almost a month but on Wednesday we are going to Salsas to celebrate and afterward we will cut LB a big piece of birthday cake!

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What I’m loving

LB

If you search this website for “LB” you will have 50 pages of results. Yep, he is mentioned almost every time I post. One of my favorites is “The LB Calendar” which you can see here.

Today is HIS DAY!Happy Birthday to My Lover Boy and BFF!

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What we’ve been up to

As of Wednesday afternoon, LB and I haven’t been out to have dinner since December 31, 2021. January is [typically] a month for detox and we have been trying our best to be healthy. It is a lot easier said than done.

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What I’ve been working on

Getting through January

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What I’m excited about

February

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What I’m dreading

Another year of the Biden Administration. President Houseplant is trying his best to destroy the country.

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What I’m watching/reading

The most recent movie LB and I watched was Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood.

It was entertaining, but a little weird.

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What I’m wearing

The Wednesday outfit includes:

this CUTE blouse that I found at Disney Springs’ ZARA

and my Sofia Vergara Marisol Bootcut jeans

Along with black boots and black leather jacket.

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What I’m doing this weekend

This weekend we will be getting together to celebrate Mama’s birthday.

There will probably be a pound cake.

What I’m looking forward to next month

Super Bowl Sunday [the only football game I actually watch]

Little Rory’s Birthday [she will be 4]

Valentine’s Day

and

going to the hair salon! [we’re gonna wash that gray right outta my hair!]

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What’s Up Wednesday

August 25, 2021

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of

What’s Up

posted on a

Here goes…

What we’re eating

I’ve enjoyed preparing recipes from the YouTube channel Ruled.Me

My favorite so far is chicken in roasted red pepper sauce that you can find here.

LB loved it!

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What I’m Reminiscing About

President Trump’s first term in office.

Those were the days!

In less than 8 months the new administration has made a complete mess of our country.

Watch this short clip about the Surrenderer-in-Chief.

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What We’ve Been Up To

Last month we had the roof replaced.

A hurricane left its mark a few years ago and last year a hail storm made the damage worse. Next project will be to put in a drainage system and sidewalk [maybe] so we can walk in the ever-flooded side yard.

LB and I are still working from home. We go out for dinner maybe once a month and most recreation time is spent by our pool. That’s about it.

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What I’m Loving

This man…

What would I do without him?

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What I’m Dreading

The only thing the REALLY causes a feeling of dread is the barely lucid Biden regime and any dark plans it has for the American people. I am hoping something good will happen. Soon.

We are praying for darkness to be brought to light.

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What I’m Working On

I’ve been working on a photo album/scrap book featuring various events and adventures LB and I have enjoyed over the years. It is coming along nicely.

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What I’m Excited About

In July I mentioned that the company was preparing to bring us back to the office. Yesterday we were advised that our temporary work-from-home program has been extended though September 30, 2022. Scheduled return to work activities have been delayed until further notice.

Woo Hoo!

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What I’m Watching/Reading

The last good movie LB and I watched was

**SPOILER ALERT**

The ending is exciting but also a little sad.

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What I’m Listening To

At the moment I am listening to this CD:

I pulled it out and dusted it off on Monday morning after the Sunday evening news that Don Everly had passed away. I published this post on Monday night.

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What I’m Wearing

This is a typical working from home outfit:

Shoes included only if I’m going somewhere after work.

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What I’m Doing This Weekend

Going to meet LB’s friends at a Mexican restaurant.

They invited us last weekend, but we were isolating due to exposure to COVID. It appears we are both okay.

Bring on the fajitas!

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What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month

Autumn!

I’m not sure why I’m looking forward to autumn… in Florida we won’t really see cooler temperatures until December!

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What’s Up Wednesday

February 24, 2021

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of

What’s Up

posted on a

Here goes…

What we’re eating

I mentioned in this post that I could live on orange soda and rotisserie chicken. Once upon a time, that was my diet. But at the beginning of this year, I took part in the Daniel Fast for 21 days. On the menu… Plants and Water. Think BEANS, GREENS, POTATOES, RICE, and LENTILS.

This is mixed salad greens doused with my homemade chickpea dressing and a sprinkle of Tajin chili-lime seasoning.

Interestingly enough, I enjoyed the Daniel Fast and I am proud of my success. Also, I like the way that I feel. I am still following a whole food plant based diet. LB is half following.

Now that the 21 days has ended, I’m drinking coffee in the morning again, but with almond/coconut creamer only. This one is pretty good. Hummus has replaced rotisserie chicken as my new favorite. But I am once again enjoying my orange soda on the weekend!

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What I’m Reminiscing About

The GOOD OLE DAYS.

I must be getting old.

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What We’ve Been Up To

Last week I made a birthday cake. A four-tiered birthday cake. It took four days.

This was a learning experience that included cake boards and dowels. I baked the ten inch layers on Wednesday, the eight, six, and four inch layers on Thursday, applied the crumb coat on Friday, and put it all together on Saturday. Although the finished product was pretty ugly, the princess who ordered it seemed pleased.

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What I’m Loving

Yes it was worth it!

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What I’m Dreading

Four years of the Biden/Harris administration.

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What I’m Working On

Trying to come up with content for my blog. Now that I rarely go anywhere, it isn’t as interesting to post about what has been going on.

If I report my thoughts about politics any more than I already have, I may be cancelled 😆

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What I’m Excited About

Daylight Saving Time

which begins on the 2nd Sunday in March.

Yes it is true that we are going to lose an hour, but I prepared for this and took the following Monday off.

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What I’m Watching/Reading

With my 21 day Daniel Fast book came a devotional.

Since that 21 day experience ended, I have been reading my Bible every morning. It only takes 21 days to form a habit.

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What I’m Listening To

since I’m increasingly and overwhelmingly disgusted with MSM, I’ve been listing to alternate news, for example AndWeKnow on Rumble.

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What I’m Wearing

I haven’t bought into the lounge-wear trend. So I am currently wearing jeans.

Every.

Day.

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What I’m Doing This Weekend

I absolutely will NOT be baking LOL!

At the moment I anticipating sleeping in on Saturday morning. Nothing has been planned at this point. Going out isn’t as much fun as it used to be, mostly because I can’t breathe under a mask.

This is why I reminisce about the good ole days.

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What I’m Looking Forward to Next Month

Spring!

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What’s Up Wednesday

August 26, 2020

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of

What’s Up

posted on a Wednesday.

Here it is…

What we’re eating

WE are counting calories on our MyFitnessPal app so WE don’t overdo it (WE = ME). But at the same time, still enjoying a tasty treat here and there, though LB enjoys them more than I do.

And speaking of tasty, a no-bake pie recipe caught my eye on Pinterest. I tweaked it a bit to make it mostly sugar free and gluten free and not over 494 calories per serving.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Servings: 8
Time: 45 mins
Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Chocolate Crust

1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup Swerve confectioner’s sugar-substitute
¼ teaspoon of salt

Peanut Butter Filling

12 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup Swerve confectioner’s sugar-substitute
1 cup all natural peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Chocolate Drizzle

2 1/2 ounces of sugar-free chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil

Peanut Butter Drizzle

2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Instructions

Chocolate Crust

In a medium-sized bowl combine the almond flour, Swerve, cocoa powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter and mix well.
Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter or coconut oil.
Press crust to the bottom of the pie pan and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Place in the pie pan with the crust in the freezer while you make the pie filling.

Peanut Butter Filling

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, all-natural peanut butter, Swerve, and salt.
Add the heavy whipping cream and combine.
Spread the pie filling evenly over the chocolate crust and place back in the freezer.
Next make the chocolate and peanut butter toppings.

Chocolate Topping

Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwavable bowl in 30-second intervals or using a double boiler. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

Peanut Butter Topping

In a small microwavable bowl melt the tablespoon of coconut oil and combine with creamy peanut butter for about 30 seconds. Set aside.
Remove pie from freezer and drizzle the peanut butter topping on top of pie, then do the same with the chocolate topping.
Alternate the peanut butter and chocolate drizzles until you are satisfied that you have enough.
Place the pie in the freezer to chill for 30 minutes to fully set or 2 hours in the refrigerator before slicing.
When ready to serve, garnish the top of the pie with salted peanuts and optional whipped cream.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 weeks.

It won’t last that long in this house.

LB hasn’t complained, but I did not like the taste of the almond flour crust and if I make this again will use a store bought chocolate graham cracker crust. No shame in that, and not many more calories.

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What I’m loving

Since we are confined… I am loving the fact that I have a big yard and part of the back yard includes a screened in pool. This COVID confinement is stifling, but it is great to be able to go outside of the house and relax without having to wear a mask.

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What we’ve been up to

Still working from home and, as I previously mentioned, doing a lot of baking, which leads to a lot of time on the treadmill.

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What I’ve been working on

I recently started listing items for sale on Poshmark and try to list or update at least one item per week. It is slow going, but that is pretty much what I expected.

Still in the early stage, but I have a landscape project that I am planning with the help of Better Homes and Gardens…

Not exactly the same, just using as a guide.

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What I’m excited about~

What I’m dreading

INDS 400

I am trying to be positive and have every reason to be because I have begun the last class I will need in order to graduate.

Class of 2020 WOO HOO.

Why I’m dreading it is because the class is described as “research intensive” and I’m not in the mood for research, especially the intensive kind. It is going to be a rough 8 weeks. Keep me in your prayers.

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What I’m reading

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

and

The Cengage Guide to Research/MINDTAP, Miller-Cochran/Rodrigo, 3rd edition.

Only because I have to.

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What I’m watching/listening to

My most recent obsession, which may eventually drive LB crazy, is Erin Busbee.

Her blog is BUSBEE Style

but I really love watching/listening to her on BUSBEE Style TV

She has great style tips.

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What I’m wearing

same as you…

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What I’m doing this weekend

I’m not sure yet!

Probably working on one or more of the many things I mentioned earlier.

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What I’m looking forward to next month

Taking a couple of days off from work. I can’t wait!

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What’s Up Wednesday?

February 26, 2020

And to tell you

What’s Up!

What’s Up Wednesday is a monthly compilation of What’s Up…

posted on a Wednesday.

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What we’re eating

This month it is KETO.

On Saturday I posted a pic of my latest concoction on Instagram.

It is the Reuben in a Skillet… aka Reuben in a Bowl from Stylish Cravings.Mine was made in a skillet.

I’m planning on making this again next week. I’m obsessed.

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What I’m loving

I am loving the Pop Icon jeans from Old Navy.

Since receiving a pair as a Christmas gift, I’ve bought 4 more pairs in other shades.

I have Black Jack, Willow, Deep Indigo, and Fern.

Black Jack is tighter than the others; Deep Indigo is my favorite.

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What we’ve been up to

Cleaning and sealing tile grout.

Very exciting.

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What I’ve been working on

PSYC 320

and counting down.

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this class deserves a blog post of its own.

After this one, there are only THREE to go!

Maybe I won’t wait until 2021 to take another.

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What I’m excited about

Getting these Invisalign buttons OFF OF MY TEETH.

I’m hoping this will happen tomorrow!

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What I’m dreading

Having my teeth worked on tomorrow.

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What I’m watching/reading

Right now I’m sort-of watching Live from Daryl’s House. I’m not paying close attention at the moment, but it sounds like they’re having a good time.

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What I’m listening to

see previous

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What I’m wearing

Pop Icon Jeans go with anything.

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What I’m doing this weekend

Cleaning and sealing tile grout.

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What I’m looking forward to next month

Daylight saving time begins next month… at 2:00 on Sunday, March 8th. I’m looking forward to it because I took the following Monday OFF! Have fun without me guys!

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What’s Up Wednesday

November 20, 2019

is a recap of everything that has been going on this month…

and as always, What’s up Wednesday begins with the very important topic:

What we’re eating

Today was Thanksgiving at work – my team participated in a pot luck dinner.

There was mac & cheese, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, pecan pie bars, and ham.

I love ham.

It is the best part of Easter Sunday dinner.

However Thanksgiving is a time for turkey. So I made a turkey and dressing casserole.

What I’m loving

Turkey and Dressing Casserole

It is GOOD!

Turkey and Dressing Casserole

Servings: 10
Time: 30 mins
Difficulty: easy
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INGREDIENTS

4 to 5 cups diced turkey

1 10.75 ounce can cream of mushroom soup

1 8-ounce carton sour cream

3 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb-seasoned stuffing mix

1 cup chicken broth

½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 13 by 9 inch glass casserole dish with vegetable oil cooking spray

2. In a medium bowl, stir together the turkey, soup and sour cream

3. Place the mixture in the prepared dish and pat down evenly with the back of a spoon

4. In a clean medium bowl, stir together the stuffing mix, butter, and broth. Spread evenly over the turkey mixture

5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the stuffing topping is browning and the casserole is hot and bubbly

prettyis.me

This will be a great way to use your leftover turkey!

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What we’ve been up to

The one thing that comes to mind is a re-focus on family. LB and I have each experienced a loss very recently. There have been two funerals.

Most recently LB’s Dad passed away.

LB has spent the last couple of years concentrating on spending time with his Dad, who has been in poor health, and went to be with Jesus on November 8^th.

Also, on the subject of family focus… I am absorbed with thoughts of Glammy-hood and how I can get to those Glam-babies. Last week Emily came to town for a family event related to a wedding and also came to spend time with her family-in-law.

Glammy got to see the babies!

What I’m looking forward to

Richard is coming to town this weekend. It made me feel special when he faced-timed me on Sunday. It also made me realize how much I miss him.

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What I’ve been working on

There has been a lot of focus on trying to get the house back in order. Since recently painting, taking down curtains, and replacing furniture, it seems like I can’t get organized. There is stuff everywhere! With the fast-approaching holiday season, things may not be organized until 2020.

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What I’m excited about

An upcoming trip to tour the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina.

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What I’m dreading

I’m dreading next Monday.

Although you’d never know it by the smile on my face!

What I’m wearing

These are this week’s sunrise shots in the daily parking space (my garage).

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What I’m watching/reading

We have subscribed to The Walt Disney Company’s streaming service (Disney+). So far we have watched Lady and the Tramp (2019) and Lady and the Tramp (1955). The more recent of the two presented a few unappreciated deviations from the 1955 version.

But overall, it was a sweet movie.

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What I’m doing this weekend

This Sunday I will host my annual Sunday Before Thanksgiving Dinner. It is going to be a bit different this year as LB and I attempt to remove our 60” round table and bring in temporary replacement tables to accommodate the large group.

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What I’m looking forward to next month

Christmas!

Although I am nowhere close to being ready, I’m always excited when it arrives.

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