Easy reading

Yesterday at the doctor's office, I picked up a magazine that looked interesting. Back Fence magazine immediately reminded of one of my favorite magazines that we receive courtesy of our insurance company back in TN, Tennessee Home & Farm magazine. I was always glad to see the articles, recipes, and lists of local events across the state contained within its covers arrive in our mailbox. While there will be no splurges to subscribe to my new find just yet, I can at least peruse the website and share it here with you. Victoria, another long-time favorite that is now back in print, and a gift subscription to Family Circle from my sister will have to suffice for the time being. I think that they will.

Beans in a Pod

Nowadays you hear a lot about iPods, but have you heard of coffee pods? I had not either until we moved to OH. OBT is now a member of the POD club at work. Thankfully these pods are not hard to find. Both Kroger and Wal-mart reputedly carry them.

I am already having to learn the layout of the stores in town since our move. It's nice to know that I won't have to search high or low to find pods too.

Cause for Excitement

Ever since hearing on Complete andUnabridged , a blog well worth checking out if you are interested in classic literature, that Masterpiece Theatre Classic 2009 season has been announced, I am excited. Since reading "Hard Times" and "The Life of Our Lord", I am a Dickens' fan and hope to read more of his works in future. "The Incomplete Charles Dickens" will include "Oliver Twist", "David Copperfield", "Little Dorrit", and "The Old Curiousity Shop". There will be a new host to replace Gillian Anderson and other new and old classics.

What's the weather like?

Is it snowing? Is it snowing?

Yes, it is. Yes, it is.

Snowing just a little. Snowing just a little.

Yes, it is. Yes, it is.

Is it snowing? Is it snowing?

Off and on? Off and on?

Yes, it's really snowing. Yes, it's really snowing

Where we live, where we live.

(sung to the tune of "Frere Jacques")

Thanksgiving 2008

We spent the day here at home - just the five of us. Many miles on the road made us choose to stay home right now. OBT and I cooked, and by early afternoon Thanksgiving dinner was ready. The fried apple pies (a modified version of Paula Deen's recipe) and cranberry sauce (courtesy of the Ocean Spray bag and Amber) were the favorites this year - both new recipes to try. This is how I like to spend the holidays - with my loved ones. Cooking with my family and enjoying that rare day when we can stay home and relax. Thank you, Lord, for days like that.

Sarah and Leora read poems before we ate.

Thanksgiving Time

When all the leaves are off the boughs,

And nuts and apples gathered in,

And cornstalks waiting for the cows,

And pumpkins safe in barn and bin,

Then Mother says, "My children dear,

The fields are brown, and autumn flies;

Thanksgiving Day is very near,

And we must make Thanksgiving pies!"

The Pilgrims Came

The Pilgrims came across the sea,

And never thought of you and me;

And yet it's very strange the way

We think of them Thanksgiving Day.

We tell their story old and true

Of how they sailed across the blue,

And found a new land to be free

And built their homes quite near the sea.

The people think that they were sad,

And grave; I'm sure that they were glad -

They made Thanksgiving Day - that's fun -

We thank the Pilgrims everyone!

With much to be thankful for, we remember the Giver of good gifts - now and always.