11-26-2018 Busy, busy, busy

Thoughts and Quotes: Much of the stress people feel doesn't come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they started.
                                                       David Allen, Author of Getting Things Done

That's me, Folks. And just to prove it, instead of finishing something I've started, I ordered his book in from Mobius. Maybe it holds some magic formula for keeping your eye on the goal. Well, it might. I need to read it instead of organizing my closet.

I don't have much to show you this week, but I wanted to stay in touch.

Thrifting: I don't shop DAV (Red Racks) much anymore, because their prices have become too high. I was going right by, so I stopped in. I saw one item that still had the Marshalls price tag - $5.99; DAV price - $6.99. What?!

I wanted this dish because it's large, so I paid $3; and these prices are 20% off for Senior Day

A metal trivet - $3

A bowl to add to my accidental collection - 73 cents

4 placemats for $2.25. No, I don't know yet how I'll use them, but they made me happy.

Then I went to Goodwill (just down the street) and bought four pretty glass bowls for 50 cents each since it was blue tag day. This one is sitting on the flip side of the placemats. Just right for a meal salad.

Thank Yous: For my Thanksgiving cards. Since I've been sending ecards, I've received few handmade cards. Here are the two I received this year, and I'll be back to cardmaking later - just taking a break.

Thanksgiving: I ran up to the Springfield Family Restaurant and picked up two dinners so I'd have leftovers and plenty of turkey to share with Pepper and Stormy. Pepper loved it; Stormy said, "Yuck!". I finally finished the last of the turkey on Sunday by putting it on my salad. 

My finest china

I ran into Mickey while waiting for my order.

The Pepper and Pals Report: Stormy continues her yoga exercises.

While Pepper is getting caught up on his rest. He works so hard, you know.

Stormy hiding from Pepper - she thinks. Tails don't count.

Flower has taken over the heated house. Fred and Ginger sometimes go in the carrier, but never at the same time. I paid almost three times as much for a two-kitty heated house instead of a one-kitty, but Flower seems to be the only one who likes it. Or maybe he's territorial. Who knows with kitties? 

No one used the houses I made out of plastic tubs, so I put two Walmart boxes together (one inside the other), filled the space with old clothes, and put my warmest, cuddliest throw inside. So far, no takers. 

Tidying: I looked at the calendar and realized I'll never finish all my books, so I'm working on culling them and taking them to the library for the spring book sale. They might not want all of them. I like old books. Funny how your taste can change, so it didn't break my heart to part with them. Amazing how much time it takes to peruse a book to see if you can part with it. I took two boxes on Saturday, and I have three boxes in my trunk to take on Tuesday.

Time to Plan for Christmas: To save you some time, I've prepared your list.

Light a fire in the fireplace

Buy some evergreen or bayberry room spray

Make a centerpiece for your dining table with holly and red candles

Put a wreath on the door

Bake lots of Christmas cookies

Make hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows

Buy new jammies for the whole family to wear the night of Christmas eve

Decorate outside the front of your house

Put up a tree, even if it’s small

Don’t forget presents for the pets

Drink eggnog and/or hot cider

Take a present to a nursing home for someone who’s alone

Watch some Christmas movies on Hallmark channels

Send some Christmas cards

Make chili and cornbread on a cold evening

Treat yourself to a poinsettia

Look at the Christmas lights – take along a thermos of your favorite hot beverage

Go to a Christmas music concert

Splurge on a prime rib roast for Christmas dinner – make Yorkshire pudding

Wear your Christmas costume jewelry, sweaters, scarves, etc.

Play Christmas carols in the house and in the car – sing along

Go to the mall to see the decorations, even if you’re finished with your shopping

Read a Christmas book – the library has lots

Attend a candlelight service at church

Simmer cinnamon sticks and orange peel to make the house smell yummy

Smile at everyone and wish them a Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah

Start working on your 2019 goal list

 STAY WARM

AND HYDRATED

SEE HOW MANY THINGS YOU CAN FINISH FROM THE LIST ABOVE

HUG ALL YOUR LOVED ONES

PETS, TOO