Sunday Morning Coffee Share

Good Sunday morning!! The sun is shining and it is a beautiful morning. The temp is about 56 Degrees F and going up to mid 60’s. The best thing is that we have been having some wonderful rain. Most people probably wouldn’t say this with such enthusiasm but we have been so dry in this area that we gladly welcome the rain, any amount we can get. Come on in and get a cup of coffee, tea, espresso or some hot chocolate and we will catch up.

I spent the entire week at home on the couch. I have Covid. Although I have to say other than staying quarantined, especially away from hubs, it has not been a bad week. I haven’t felt too bad. The first two days were the worst because of a low grade fever. Other than that just coughing and a bit of weakness. Being quarantined away from Mark whenever I get sick or even think I am sick is something we have become accustomed to throughout the years. Because of his kidney transplant he takes immunosuppressants daily. He is very susceptible to everything. Also it would hit him much harder than it would someone who is not immunosuppressed. So we always try to be very careful. It has been seven days now and so far he is still Covid free.

What I am wearing: I have spent most of the week in my pajamas. I put on sweats a couple of days to make myself feel better. I really haven’t felt too bad just a little weak and spacey. Comfy clothes always makes everything better.

What I working on: I have been knitting my fingers off. I finished several more ornaments. I also knitted a couple of toboggans and about six of the miniature toboggans that I am using to make a small winter garland. I’ll have more about those on my Monday post. I am also crocheting an afghan. I had hoped for some time to work on all of these things but I didn’t expect it to be quite like this. Be careful what you wish for.

What I am watching: I have been binge watching Grey’s Anatomy. I watched it several years ago, probably up to about season four. So as you know there are many many season I think maybe twenty. I am only on season nine. I also watched a few other things but this is the thing I go back to.

What I am reading: Nothing this week. For some reason I have had no interest in reading. I don’t know why. Maybe my concentration hasn’t been up to it. It would have been the perfect time to devour a good book but I haven’t had a desire to read. So strange.

What I am loving: All of the knitting I have been working on, Having my friends and family checking on me they are so special, My little MIL turning 90 years young, Sadly I didn’t get to visit with her but Mark did and he took her some goodies. The rain we have had and so badly need, Creativity, it seems like when I take some down time, planned or not, it allows my creative juices to flow. I guess that’s why I have been working on all my projects so much. Most of all my sweet husband, he has been taking such good care of me. We have to be very careful and haven’t seen much of each other this week. He stays downstairs and I stay upstairs. He delivers food and whatever I need and puts it outside the door. We are praying he squeaks by without having Covid.

What I am looking forward to: Getting back to work!!! And getting back to a normal routine. I will go back to work tomorrow and back to a hectic time. We have so many things coming up in the next few weeks. Not to mention Christmas is just around the corner and so is the new year. I look forward to holidays that allow special time with family. I always look forward to a shiny new year it holds such promise.

Thanks for catching up with me, What have you been up to?

Always remember

Love your day your way!!!!

Sunday Morning Coffee Share

Happy Sunday everyone. Come in and share a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate with me. I know we would talk about the weather and what we have been up to all week. I love catching up with you. What have you been up to?

A very mild weather week ahead.
My nephew gave me this coffee mug a few years ago. It is one of my favorites.

It is a cloudy and cool morning only about 44 degrees F here. The temps will be fairly mild this week. It has been a busy busy week. Monday we went to Nashville for a quick overnight. Mark had an appointment at Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Back to work on Wednesday and then Thanksgiving on Thursday and then Black Friday shopping with my sister. So a very busy week.

What I am working on: I am still working on the knitted Christmas ornaments. I posted a how-to on a recent blog post. I have also been working on miniature toboggans that I am going to string together, somehow, and make a winter garland out of them. I have been adding a few Christmas decorations here and there. I don’t go crazy with it I like it simple.

What I am reading: I have still been struggling through with the “Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo”, but in the meantime I pulled off to read Runaway Amish Girl by Emma Gingrich. It was a fast read and very interesting. I will return to Evelyn, I think I am on husband number five.

What I am listening to: Well Christmas music of course. I made a Playlist of all the Christmas music I have on my phone. This way, I don’t have to search the bazillion songs I have in my library to get to the Christmas music. What is your favorite Christmas song?

What I am wearing: I hate to say that I have been wearing jeans or leggings or hoodies almost everywhere I go. I don’t have to dress up a lot. I have a few Christmas outings coming up so I need to put some things together for those. At work I pretty much wear a uniform or a uniform shirt and jacket. I don’t have to, but it is simple and makes getting ready for work extra easy. It’s also warm.

What I am loving: Spending time with family and friends during the holidays. It is such an exciting time. Celebrate was my word for the year and there is always so much of it this time of year.

Always remember

Love your day your way!!!!

Turkey Trivia

Happy Thanksgiving. If you are in the U.S. today is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving originated as a day of harvest and festival and of course a huge meal. A day to set aside everything and give thanks for what we are most thankful for. And for most of us a day to eat turkey. More about the turkey in just a moment.

I am thankful for my husband, family, fur babies, friends, health, and all of you who take time to read my blog. I have made so many new friends through this blog and I have learned so much from all of you. So while you are waiting on your meal here are some fun facts about the center of our meal. The turkey.

What is a male turkey called? A Tom, Female turkey? A hen, Baby turkey? a poult, chick or turklette.

Why do turkeys gobble? Actually only the male turkeys gobble and they do it mostly in the spring and fall. It is a mating call and attracts the hen. Wild turkeys also gobble when they’re surprised by loud sounds.

What’s that weird wobbly thing on a turkey’s neck? This is called a wattle. When the male turkey is excited, especially during mating season, the wattle turns a scarlet red.

Can turkeys fly? The wild turkey can fly! They usually prefer to walk or run. The domestic turkey is not an agile flyer, and will perch in trees to stay safe from predators.

How long to turkeys live? The life span of a wild turkey is three or four years.

Did the Pilgrims eat turkey at their harvest feast? No one is really sure. It is mentioned in several journals that Pilgrims gathered “wild fowl” for the meal, although that could have been ducks or geese.

What were some other foods served at the first Plymouth feast? Venison, Fowl, Corn, Nuts (walnuts, chestnuts, beechnuts) Shellfish, Beans, Pumpkin, Squashes.

How many people eat turkey on Thanksgiving? More than 88% of Americans eat turkey for their Thanksgiving meal.

How long can I nibble on turkey leftovers? In the fridge 3-4 days. In the freezer, 2-3 months.

Just some fun turkey trivia for you. I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. Spend time with family and friends and just enjoy being together.

Always remember

Love your day your way!!!