tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post3309661919010391369..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: Thinking about Thanksgiving... and other thingsRianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-19347270770773969962020-11-29T05:28:46.857-08:002020-11-29T05:28:46.857-08:00it is wonderful that you have so many hobbies, man...it is wonderful that you have so many hobbies, many of which we share. i just bought a bunch of rocks and will be painting them to leave at the lake i visit!! i need a book, can you let me know how that one is??<br /><br />my youngest son mike has been home, i have been spending time with him, he drove all the way from north carolina so i did not want to be on the computer while he was here!! i am catching up now on visits!! thanks for understanding!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-5874083320150645022020-11-24T15:48:06.642-08:002020-11-24T15:48:06.642-08:00Oh friend, I zeroed right in on your rock painting...Oh friend, I zeroed right in on your rock painting project. I started painting rocks very recently and it is a lot of fun. I am adding decoupage and stamping words on the rocks. I would like to see some of your painted rocks. This is our fifth year having smoked turkey for Thanksgiving, isn't it delicious?Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-61583421492104759382020-11-21T08:31:18.955-08:002020-11-21T08:31:18.955-08:00"potch" - now that's a word I've..."potch" - now that's a word I've never heard. But I think many of us tend to potch these days. My mom used words that I never hear (if they were actual words or just something she and her family used - one was something that sounded like "pin-erk" - and they used it kind of like an endearing quirky kid... 'like you're such a pin-erk'. They were French and maybe it's based off a French word?)<br />Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful quiet peaceful healthy Thanksgiving, Dee!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-22174600593246808002020-11-20T14:48:07.809-08:002020-11-20T14:48:07.809-08:00Dear Rian, I so enjoyed seeing those pictures of y...Dear Rian, I so enjoyed seeing those pictures of your projects (and tea can be a project in that the making of it--or of a hot water/honey/lemon drink--demands a ritual!). You must keep yourself busy. I tend to potch (a convent word meaning to just lackadaisically move through the day). <br /><br />I'm so happy for you about the info you got about your cancer genes. What a relief for you and your entire family. <br /><br />I'm spending Thanksgiving alone, but one of my nieces has found a vegetarian "turkey" breast and is preparing it for me. She'll stop by and give it to me--as we stand outside the garage with our masks on--on Thanksgiving;g day alone with a rice stuffing she wants to prepare and some veggies. I am so blessed in my family. So much and so many for whom to be grateful. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-7097087721436231832020-11-19T19:27:41.775-08:002020-11-19T19:27:41.775-08:00Thanks, Deb. Will give all the outside kitties a v...Thanks, Deb. Will give all the outside kitties a virtual hug, Deb. Our last inside kitty, Ghost, died not too long ago. We are still getting over that. She had a genetic kidney problem for 15 years, but it finally took her from us. Christmas will be strange without a cat to enjoy the tree, but we aren't ready for another... yet.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79032994821335394772020-11-19T12:33:45.070-08:002020-11-19T12:33:45.070-08:00Hi Rian...It all looks so inviting at your home. Y...Hi Rian...It all looks so inviting at your home. Yes, our past Thanksgiving here in Canada was very different this year but we still managed a wonderful meal. You will, too. Makes us really appreciate the traditions, right. I expect Christmas wont be much this year, either. We'll just have to make the best of it. Give all the kitties a hug for me and a virtual one for you, too. xoDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-53833610363560168502020-11-19T11:52:11.370-08:002020-11-19T11:52:11.370-08:00We will make do, Tom. It's for the best. As fo...We will make do, Tom. It's for the best. As for the test results being negative, it's a surprise... and definitely a relief. Thanks!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-88603346488188071762020-11-19T11:50:30.836-08:002020-11-19T11:50:30.836-08:00Patti, I didn't realize how much it did worry ...Patti, I didn't realize how much it did worry me (passing cancer genes down to my children) until the results came back negative. It is a relief. <br />Hope you have a wonderful safe healthy Thanksgiving!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27636384550451443792020-11-19T11:48:37.165-08:002020-11-19T11:48:37.165-08:00Kudos to you, Olga for delivering Thanksgiving to ...Kudos to you, Olga for delivering Thanksgiving to daughter and grandchildren! Ours live 30 mins, 2 hours, and 5 hours away... it would be difficult. That's why they all usually come here on Thanksgiving and Christmas. But we've had many many holidays together... so one apart we can handle.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-76359408480495754662020-11-19T09:00:09.065-08:002020-11-19T09:00:09.065-08:00Those past Thanksgivings look super! Guess we'...Those past Thanksgivings look super! Guess we'll all make do this year as best we can. Otherwise, if you ever want to ace an exam, it's the genetic test. So congrats!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-91480460629157927192020-11-19T08:02:48.075-08:002020-11-19T08:02:48.075-08:00The genetic testing has to be a relief. We don'...The genetic testing has to be a relief. We don't mind passing down hair or eye color but disease markers would be hard to live with. You can all relax now.<br />Smart about Thanksgiving and hope most people are as careful. You menu sounds delicious. Enjoy. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-33532395702592984082020-11-19T07:47:53.023-08:002020-11-19T07:47:53.023-08:00I will have only three for Thanksgiving as well bu...I will have only three for Thanksgiving as well but I will also deliver a full meal to my daughter and grandchildren.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-87317140472007108922020-11-19T06:32:33.872-08:002020-11-19T06:32:33.872-08:00I guess 'shortness of breath' could be Emp...I guess 'shortness of breath' could be Emphysema. My father-in-law died from that.<br />And you are right, despite it all, there are always things to be grateful for... Happy Thanksgiving!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-12708308320535617372020-11-19T06:28:44.003-08:002020-11-19T06:28:44.003-08:00Mae, I think crafts, hobbies, and projects keep ou...Mae, I think crafts, hobbies, and projects keep our minds (and sometimes our bodies) active and alert. Plus it just feels good to accomplish things. <br />I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving too. It's different this year, but there's always things to be thankful for.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-33563255315226052092020-11-19T06:26:12.870-08:002020-11-19T06:26:12.870-08:00I know you will be having a wonderful Thanksgiving...I know you will be having a wonderful Thanksgiving, DJan. You and hubby have a lot to be thankful for... as he is doing so well from his stroke. As for the pie, I do like pumpkin, but chocolate always wins out at our place.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-89179633335796288542020-11-19T06:23:29.457-08:002020-11-19T06:23:29.457-08:00Hi Kim! Yes, I am relieved... imagined that there ...Hi Kim! Yes, I am relieved... imagined that there was something they would find... but happy to know that I can't pass any cancer genes on to my kids. <br />Since your Thanksgiving is over, I guess you are busy setting up for Christmas. Will you have a tree? My cats always loved the Christmas tree.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3025162212575983982020-11-19T06:18:52.873-08:002020-11-19T06:18:52.873-08:00Thanks, Jenn. It is interesting to see what tradit...Thanks, Jenn. It is interesting to see what traditional Thanksgiving dinners are for different people. And yes, this year's holidays are going to be a bit different. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-36241919070075057432020-11-19T06:16:48.423-08:002020-11-19T06:16:48.423-08:00Your insurance may cover the genetic testing, Bonn...Your insurance may cover the genetic testing, Bonnie. The name of the company that did mine is Invitae. <br />Hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Stay safe!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-68178943739852432072020-11-19T05:57:31.105-08:002020-11-19T05:57:31.105-08:00That genetic testing sounds interesting and the g...That genetic testing sounds interesting and the good news should be a welcome gift to your children. I used to ask my my Irish (keep all secrets) mother what her mom died from. The answer was always “shortness of breath”. For years, I thought that was a disease. <br /><br />Thanksgiving will not be the same this year, but there are still things for which to be grateful.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-61567589228420852122020-11-19T05:29:22.623-08:002020-11-19T05:29:22.623-08:00Knowing the results of your genetic testing is a r...Knowing the results of your genetic testing is a real blessing. I'm glad everything was negative. <br /><br />I'm like you with projects all over the house. Crocheting, cross-stitching, sewing projects, and other crafts too.<br /><br />Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner! Take care and stay well.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75792061726344267452020-11-19T05:19:38.697-08:002020-11-19T05:19:38.697-08:00It sounds wonderful. We will be getting takeout fr...It sounds wonderful. We will be getting takeout from one of our favorite places, and noshing all day. And we will probably skip all flesh food and concentrate on veggies. I'm still not sure about sweet stuff. Maybe a pie, but it will pumpkin, most likely.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-49043481955332070882020-11-19T05:08:29.810-08:002020-11-19T05:08:29.810-08:00That's such terrific news regarding your testi...That's such terrific news regarding your testing. I imagine you're quite relieved!<br /><br />I hope you'll have a lovely Thanksgiving, even scaled back. Canada's Thanksgiving is in October, so it's long over and done with for us.<br /><br />Take care and keep well.Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-7064103194555853492020-11-19T04:05:58.875-08:002020-11-19T04:05:58.875-08:00I'm happy for you and your family about the re...I'm happy for you and your family about the results of your genetic testing. Your Thanksgiving dinner choices sound wonderful. It's always interesting to hear what other people traditionally eat. Enjoy your little gathering. You can look forward to a big blow-out Thanksgiving feast next year. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-1996059678873141202020-11-18T22:13:11.878-08:002020-11-18T22:13:11.878-08:00What a wonderful Thanksgiving feast you make! I ju...What a wonderful Thanksgiving feast you make! I just got through making a grocery list for our Thanksgiving dinner. It sure is getting here quickly this year! <br /><br />I'm glad to hear your genetic testing came back negative. I would like to have that done but I don't think my insurance would cover it. My Mother and brother both died from cancer and several other relatives as well so I've always wondered if I carry a gene. I enjoyed seeing all of your projects. You are a busy lady!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-65314688088791739092020-11-18T19:04:07.310-08:002020-11-18T19:04:07.310-08:00Joanne, I may be becoming less attached as time go...Joanne, I may be becoming less attached as time goes on. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.com