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Thursday, November 17, 2022

another try...



Started writing a post last Thursday... one of those that would continue for a few days. Well, last Saturday while I was writing on it, something happened and the whole post disappeared! Just gone! I tried to do the 'go back' thing - didn't work. Tried to find it in other ways that Blogger recommended - didn't work. Finally gave up and let it go. 

Today (a week later) I'm starting fresh. I know I mentioned in that post that I wasn't feeling great for a day or so... nothing bad... just headachy. But it was dreary, cold, and rainy and sometimes the weather does that to me (supposedly it's something to do with the barometric pressure).  Anyway, it eventually went away. 

There were other things going on that could have contributed. My dear friend was going into surgery for the recurrence of Breast Cancer Wednesday. I was very worried about her. 

And our oldest son and his wife are moving this month from Texarkana - so he was coming into town to pick up a few things and help celebrate his son's birthday (our grandson who lives with us).

I made rum birthday cake for grandson and 2 loaves for son to take home. 




And I think that I also mentioned in that lost post that DH and I visited the new HEB grocery that opened a little closer to us in Plano (one opened a few weeks ago in Frisco and we had checked out that one, but didn't really shop there). This time we shopped - thinking we would use it instead of our normal Central Market store (also owned by HEB). Nope! Won't be doing that. It's a beautiful store, but way too big. After about 45 minutes of walking through it, I was ready to get out. 

Central Market is more our style - a lot smaller, but kind of a cross between Whole Foods and Sprouts. And I like being able to get just a few tablespoons/cups of herbs (or chocolate, salt, flour, etc.) out of a bin, plus almost all of their products are hormone free, etc. 

Next on our agenda is youngest granddaughter's birthday. She will be 10 this month (really hard to believe). Since her birthday is so close to Christmas, I tend to go with clothes for the birthday and toys (or games, etc.) for Christmas. I don't believe that anyone in my family reads my blog, so I feel safe with posting a few things that I put in her birthday bag. This little dress looked like her, so I ordered it.




I also included some multicolored leggings (that could be worn with the dress or with included t-shirt - which looks like her dog, Cookie), cat slippers, and a jewelry kit for making her own jewelry... 





And I guess that's it. Oh, the little possum that comes by is getting fatter by the day. He's also taken to climbing into the cat tree and spending time there after he eats. DH feels like he's decided it's his 'special place'.



 
porky possum in cat tree



Ok, this is really last week's post rewritten, but nothing new to add, so I will close. This week is quiet... and that's good... with Thanksgiving and Christmas sneaking up on us, we can use the peace and quiet for a few days. Wishing you the same.


Hugs (virtual),

Rian




25 comments:

  1. What an adorable outfit for your granddaughter! Happy Birthday to everyone. Praying for your friend.

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    1. Thanks, Miss Merry. My friend is doing well... for a week after surgery.

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  2. Hoping all good things for your friend! Cute 'possum. Those home made treats look so delicious.

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    1. Thanks, Anni. She is handling all of this better than I expected... and since she just lost her husband last year, it's just a lot to have to go through.

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  3. Never had a post disappear but it has to be frustrating. Good to hear your friend is doing well. Love the clothes you picked out for your Granddaughter. Wish my grandmother would have had your taste:)
    Love your prosperous little possum. Hope the ferals don't mind sharing.

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    1. The ferals are used to sharing... and usually do it very well. We have only one mean little feral mama cat and the others give her a lot of space.

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  4. I don't know anything about young ladies fashions, but that is a very cute and modern outfit. Your granddaughter is lucky to have a grandmother who keeps up with things! That birthday cake looked delicious too, Rian. You're probably lucky I don't live a little closer. 🙂. On a sadder note, I'm very sorry about your friend with the breast cancer. I hope you keep us posted.

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    1. I have watched and learned what I think my granddaughter likes... at least I hope so. And that rum cake has been in our family for a long time. My kids love it. As for my friend, she was diagnosed with BC in 2008, had Chemo and radiation, and now unfortunately it has come back. This time more drastic measures had to be taken. But she is handling it well.

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  5. I hope your friend does well. Thank you so much for this informative (and charming) post.

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  6. I’ve noticed that I often have to try to publish comments on other peoples blogs a number of times before it works. Blogger has silly things that happen now and again. Good job choosing those clothes! I do hope your friend recovers well! - Jenn

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    1. Yes, Blogger does have a few glitches here and there. I find them on Facebook too... I don't often post on Facebook, but sometimes it posts twice??? (whatever - could be something I'm doing wrong)

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  7. I'm wishing your friend a speedy recovery.

    The gifts for your granddaughter are great, love that dress, so cute. Nothing so stylish when I was growing up. LOL. Well, I suppose we thought we WERE stylish at the time!

    And the little possum is so adorable peeking out of the cat tree. He's lucky to have you and your husband to care for him!

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    1. Thanks, Kim. That little possum has become part of the backyard feral regulars. The other day he was out there eating alongside a really big raccoon.

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  8. Sorry your post disapeared. That was work. You have so much to share and I love that your grandchidren are close. Ours are over an hour away, so I do miss that time.

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    1. It was frustrating to have a 3 day post just disappear. I suppose it could have been something I inadvertently did. My oldest grandson and youngest granddaughter are close. The other 2 are a little more than 5 hours away, but we get to see them off and on throughout the year. And we really missed all of them during the pandemic. So glad the worst of that is over (at least I hope so).

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  9. That is a sweet dress. I'm sure she will love it. And sometimes I"ve lost a post too, but it was my own fault. This one made me very happy, and I'm sorry to hear of your friend's illness but hope she will be okay. Blessings from my home to yours, Rian.

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    1. I thought the dress was cute... and so simple. Her mom sews and could easily copy that pattern. As for the lost post, DJan, it could have been my fault losing it - who knows. And my friend is doing pretty well so far... just wish she didn't have to go through this (again).

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  10. I chuckled at the sight of the possum. I assume that cats steer clear when he is using the tree.
    Good luck to your friend, I hope all goes well for her.

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    1. We have 2 cat trees out on the back porch. The one the porky little possum is using is one the cats don't use as much.

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  11. Your granddaughter will love those clothes. That dress is absolutely adorable. I'm remembering a possum that was hiding out in our garage when we lived in Illinois.

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    1. We get lots of feral cats, raccoons, and possums. This little one started coming when he was tiny... and has continued to come daily. Good luck with the pigeons. I do think some sort or motion activated thing (lights or water, etc.) 'might' keep the pigeons away...

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  12. i did not know that you had a grandson living with you, is he older?? the birthday cake looks so good, i think you are a good baker!! the clothes for your granddaughter are so pretty, she will love them!!

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    1. Yes, he just had his 24th birthday. Moved in with us when his family moved to Hawaii in 2018. Love having him here with us.

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