Thursday, November 18, 2021 cloudy windy rainy cold 48 degrees 4:04 p.m.
A day that looks more like winter then fall. However, it is November and a week from Thanksgiving so the cold and wet weather is about right. who know, maybe snow for Christmas or sooner. The leaves are blanketing most every lawn and street in East Tennessee and the trees are loosing their foliage quickly. Soon we will be able to see all the places hidden by the thick trees that are everywhere here. So many treasures hidden from view.
Dolly Wood is one of the main attractions in this part of the world, this time of year. From what I understand she goes all out with the decorations, the amusements, the live music, caroling, star attractions, food and I don’t know what else. We are not going this year either but maybe next year if all settles down and it is healthier to be around crowds. For now, we can enjoy some of it on TV, like the adds.
Another place we want to visit is The Builtmore . It looks fabulous and something like Dalton Abby. All who have gone there say it is beautiful and relaxing. That would be an over night stay or maybe a weekend stay.
We are looking forward to 2022 being a healthier and more back to normal year. That is the prayer. Meantime we will do the very best with what we have. The store shelves being empty or close to it will teach us all to be more prepared, to learn different recopies to clean with vinegar and soap and water, to do a lot of our normal daily things a bit differently. Our forefathers didn’t have all the luxury items that we have today and they did just fine. They worked hard and depended on themselves and help from the neighbor if needed. they didn’t have electricity or indoor plumbing. they cut down the Christmas tree and strung pop corn chains for garland. A gift under the tree was something that was made by hand for them so treasured , Just something to think about while doing your holiday baking and shopping. I personally, appreciate the indoor plumbing and electricity. And I probably would starve if I had to go out and kill the turkey to fix the Thanksgiving dinner. Yes, I am a wimp!
Have a great rest of your Thursday and remember, a week away is the Thanksgiving Day. Be Thankful!
Blessings