Sandy's Daily Updates

Thursday, December 2021 Sunny Bit of a breeze 69 degrees 4:46 p.m.

A great Fall day here. Warm, sunny, and gorgeous. I know that this won’t last but am enjoying it while it is here. I think they are saying rain starting Sunday night, and colder temperatures, I guess normal ones for this time of year. The weatherman said we were 20 plus degrees above normal for this time of the year.

THE MISTLETOE

“Mommy, Daddy, Quick! Lets go and stand beneath the mistletoe. You kiss me and I’ll kiss you, Here comes sister, kiss her too. Mommy, Daddy, Quick! Lets go and stand beneath the mistletoe.”

I will have to admit that some are a bit childish, but then, I think they came from this lady’s child’s first grade reader. It is the season for the child to come out in all of us, even if in only a primer.

There are quite a few activities going on around the area this month, and this weekend. Some of them are a t night so we probably won’t attend those. I think we are going to the Christmas Party at the Community Center next week as it is during the day and should be fun and interesting. More so then the Senior Center. I think all will be great if and when the COVID stuff goes away.

Have a great rest of your day. Make it positive, productive and fun..

Blessings

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Cloudy Windy Cool 53 degrees 6:09 p.m.

A beautiful late fall day. We had a slight shower, enough to wet the sidewalk. Not bad at all. The sunset was gorgeous but didn’t get the camera fast enough to take a picture. Maybe tomorrow.

Many years ago a girl I worked with would give each of the ladies in our office a story, or part of a story. At first we thought it silly but soon came to look forward to the next work day and story. I am now going to start sharing with you, I hope you come to enjoy these as much as we did.

IT’S CHRISTMAS

It’s Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Yes, ti’s merry, merry Christmas,

it’s time for hanging stockings,

it’s time for riding sleighs,

it’s time for jolly greetings, snow and holly, overeating,

oh, how I love you merry Christmas,

You’re the best of holidays.

May your day bring on the feelings of a true Christmas feeling, not the commercial jingle jangle of a cash register.

Blessings

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Sunny, Cool, Slight Breeze 56 degrees 5:10 p.m.

I can’t believe all the colors in this state at this time of the year. The trees are simply awesome and are all over the place. The mountains are livid with colors, especially when vies from afar. Just beautiful.

Today is the last day of November already! This year has simply flew by. Now Christmas is 25 days away and I am not quite ready. As usually my best laid plans have gone astray and I will have to hurry to get all done that I plan on doing. I still have a few gifts to get together and a couple of packages to get in the mail. The house is pretty much decorated and for that I am thankful for. We need to get a new wreath for the front door as the ones we had are not working this year. I guess they wear out like everything else.

I have my yearly letter to write and cards to address so that will take a day or two. I have one story to catch up on and a few million other little things to get done. I don’t have idle hands for sure. Tina is working more this month due to the Christmas Rush, so that will be either a hindrance or a blessing, depending. She called and said she had petted four dogs so far and that is the biggest reason to go to work I think. I petted twp and I didn’t have to go farther then the front door for one and the back door for the other.

I believe that one day this week Dottie and I will go shopping. Tina is usually with me when the shopping is done so it will be fun to go with Dottie and not have to sneak what I want to buy. It is that time of year, She is fun to shop with and has good input as well as being good company. We will fit lunch in between stores.

Have a wonderful rest of your day. Make it a cheerful and gratifying day.

Blessings

Monday, November 29, 2021 Sunny Slight breeze 45 degrees 4:35 P.M.

A beautiful day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Even though it is cold it is sunny and pretty outside. The trees are mostly leafless and now we can see homes on the mountains and valleys. Just the evergreens are still in place and keeping their secrets. There are leaves hither and yon but most have been raked up, bagged and placed on the curb for the city to pick up.

It seems funny to see people bundled up walking their dogs who, for the most part, have sweaters on. they seem happy to be out and enjoying the cool air. Even there masters seem to be enjoying the fresh air. The birds are also out and about, eating out of the bird feeders and checking the ground to see what is left there.

Our weekend was sadden by the loss of one of our four legged family members on Saturday. Jerry’s dog, Wyatt passed away. He was such an important part of the family, Jerry’s best friend and loved by the rest of the family here in Tennessee. He will be very much missed by all.

We had a delightful Thanksgiving at Jerry and Tammy’s home. So much good food and such good company. it was a great time. Of course Football and more Football. That just makes the day. I am very Thankful for all….For Family and Friends and all the Blessings that God has bestowed on me.

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a wonderful and productive day.

Blessings