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Thankful

 I did my bit and followed our Governor's advice to not Thanksgiving dinners only with household or with one person who lives alone and to not rush out to Black Friday sales.

I cooked a scaled down but more than adequate Thanksgiving meal for Don and myself.  Kevin also came for dinner since he lives alone and also works from home. It was relaxed and satisfying.

Since it is my usual preference to skip Black Friday shopping I can't say that was much of a sacrifice.

I did take the trip to see Amy, Kristen and Dane. I took them the makings of several meals. Dane is doing a hybrid schooling plan but Kristen and Amy are not working. This is the time of year when appeals from all kinds of worthy charities come my way, but I am going to keep my giving mostly "in house" this year.

We all wore our masks the whole time. Dane and I went out for a long walk. He asked me if I would mind going up a steep hill, then laughed and said, "You'll have an easier time than me. I don't know why i asked." I love that he is in his second year of middle school and still likes to spend time with his grandma. So sweet.

Only downside of the holiday weekend: I got a gentle reminder from the Town Office that my property taxes were past due. Whoops. I completely spaced on that and I am usually petty on top of bill paying. Can I blame it on COVID?

It's in the mail!

Comments

  1. Linda ReederNovember 29, 2020 at 7:58 PM

    I love it too that your grandson wants to spend time with you.
    Sound like you had a just fine Thanksgiving. :-)

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  2. Arkansas PattiNovember 29, 2020 at 9:08 PM

    Sounds like you stayed within the rules nicely. Cute that Dane was worried about you going up hill but cuter that he realized there was no need to worry.
    I think we have all lost track of time as even with not much stimulation, time seems to fly by.

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  3. MaebemeNovember 30, 2020 at 8:30 AM

    I'm glad you got to spend some time with your daughter and grandchildren. I know I've been so fortunate to have my little grandson part of my bubble.

    Time seems to have stopped, but yet we're still racing forward so yes, I think COVID may be responsible for your lapse in memory.

    Take care and stay well!

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  4. Granny AnnieNovember 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    Your Thanksgiving sounds like it was perfect. We learn to make the best of every situation.

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  5. TomNovember 30, 2020 at 9:41 AM

    If it's not Covid, it's the tryptophan from the turkey. In any case, I'll bet that the town will give you a Covid exemption on the late fee.

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  6. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)November 30, 2020 at 9:41 AM

    I'd blame covid. Glad to hear you had a nice holiday. It sounded perfect from here.

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  7. gigi-hawaiiNovember 30, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    Wow, your Thanksgiving was very good. Nice of you to bring food to your daughter's home. How nice of Dane to compliment you, too. As for the property tax, that would never have happened if you were married to my husband, who was a comptroller and accountant. Lol.

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  8. Grandma CNovember 30, 2020 at 4:44 PM

    Sounds like you had a nice holiday, I can understand how you for got your property tax. :)

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  9. KayDecember 1, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    What a sweetie your Dane is. I'm so envious.

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  10. MargaretDecember 1, 2020 at 11:36 PM

    Covid is definitely to blame. I had a small Thanksgiving too, just my elderly parents. None of us go out much (always masked) or work, so it felt safe. (if there is such a thing)

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