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FOR TODAY...

Outside my window... soft looking November sky

I am thinking... how grateful I am that my father had a wonderful turnout of friends for his 90th birthday celebration.

I am thankful for... a hubby who took care of me during a two week respiratory virus -- He did his own work and some of mine, too, as I could not do much at all.

I went... to take my dad to the dermatologist today. My poor dad has been battling the effect of sun damage on his skin for forty years now. If you are fair-skinned, wear your sunscreen! Even if you aren't, wear your sunscreen!!

I am reading... My Bucket of Sand by Sheila Jones

I am hoping... to catch up on some cleaning after being sick; am grateful did get bottom of pantry swept out and neatened, as well as a load of clothing

On my mind... What I read the other day in Romans about the downward spiral of sin and pain that begins with not honoring God as God or expressing gratitude; thinking what a great month this is to enjoy the upward cycle of praising and thanking God -- good time to develop deeper habits of praise and thanksgiving.

One of my favorite things...curling up in a warm bed on a misty night and reading a book. Even better if my cat is nearby. Way even better if my dearest hubby is also nearby.

Outside My Window...It's gotten dark, and Christmas lights are twinkling next door. Earlier, it was a bit gray, but mild enough to sit outside on my swing for a bit.

I am thinking...about things I need to do; also about how time flies.

I am thankful for...enjoying a nice quiet meal with my hubby: chicken tenderloins cooked with honey mustard sauce, rice, and sweet peas. I'm also thankful that we celebrated our 28th anniversary this weekend. It was actually the weekend before, but we waited until after our children left to celebrate so that we could enjoy family time with them then and enjoy a date with each other this past weekend.

From the learning rooms...Have much to learn!

From the kitchen...See above.

I am wearing...burgundy short sleeved sweater, print skirt, tights, and a long-sleeved jersey swing jacket

I am creating...a cleaner house. Trying to get back into swing after having been down with a bug.
Would like to decorate my office/sewing room around this lamp:

Have in mind a white room with touches of pink -- Any thoughts on how to do this and do it on a budget?
I am going...nowhere tonight.

I am reading...a book by Larry Burkett and am musing how he knew a crash was coming, though he thought it would be in 2,000 or shortly thereafter. He wasn't the only one who predicted that we'd run into trouble with a credit-driven society.

I am hearing...Christmas music from a station I put together on Pandora.

Around the house...lots already done/lots still to be done.

One of my favorite things...popcorn!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Christmas concert next Saturday evening.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Wasn't dear hubby sweet to send me a bouquet of two dozen roses of mixed colors?

Enjoy!
Elizabeth