Thanksgiving 2025 - New Christmas Tree

Thursday, November 27, 2025

A couple days ago Dale and I ran out to Menard's to buy a new artificial tree. Last time I bought one was in the early 90s the December before I met Dale. 

I think this one looks pretty cool and it fits just right in this cozy dining room corner. I meant to buy the same one I helped Mom pick out last week but they were out of those by the time I was able to get back to the store. Also, I realized I hadn't made it clear to Dale, when he asked, that this new tree was going to be in addition to the old tree and not to replace it. Oops. 

Anyway, this tree is pre-lit which, although not my preference, is growing on me. 

AND Sylvester loves the box!

Sylvester

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Pets make life better. I adore this cat and am so happy to share this space with him. This morning he made it difficult for me to get moving and do some things that needed doing. I actually didn't mind at all. 

October - Chili/Chilly

Sunday, October 2, 2022

We're at that time of year where sundown has become so much noticeably earlier and it cools off quickly. The days can feel a little bit like summer but the late afternoon and evening feels like fall. Dale made chili for dinner and it was the perfect day for it. 

Regina had a birthday recently and so did Dale. Julie and I took them out for their birthday at Parkway Pizza. Julie and Regina brought a ginormous bundt cake which we had for dessert. There was so much left over that we all took so home. Dale and I had the extra tonight. It was lemon flavored and it was divine. We had quite the Sunday dinner today with cocktails, snacks, dinner, and dessert. How awesome is that?

Sylvester was ready to wind down as the evening progressed.