10 on 10

 Good Morning from a frosty north. Cuomo has decided to impose more restrictions. Funny, here we are 8 months into this thing -wearing masks and yet, its still spreading. Think on that one. By the time you read this, I will be long gone to work. Needless to say, I saw this over at Stacy's and I am so stealing borrowing this. 10 Questions about Thanksgiving.

1. Will you watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? I am the only one who would. For the record, I am deeply disappointed in the "virtual" thought. Football? NOPE. Haven't watched one game yet. Movies? Probably-maybe. Diehard series gets pulled out.

2. Who does the cooking? Me. Fix anything ahead of time? The pies. But since I am working this year the day before---I don't know.

3. What time do you eat the big meal? Usually its by 3, but since I have to be at work Black Friday at 4 am, I told the guys to plan on by 1.

4. Do you set a formal table or keep things more casual? It depends. I try to dress up the table, but honestly, the guys don't really care. Place cards? No, I've never used them. Children's table? We don't have small children or grandchildren, and if I did, that would be  NO. I didn't like it growing up and I refuse to separate the children.

5. Is the food placed on the table or served buffet style? I like to serve it buffet style. We eat dinner together every night (exceptions Saturdays when I work until late). I do not like a table that looks so crowded.

6. Ham or turkey? For Thanksgiving it's turkey. What's for dessert? Usually pumpkin pie and sweet potato.

7. Does your family have a Thanksgiving tradition? We were laden with traditions when I was growing up. Now, I am laid back. The one golden rule I insist on; NO ONE TRAVELS. Now, when my son gets his own family, and God willing, I will continue to host dinners and or she can host it. But until then, I make the rules;  NO TRAVELING.

8. Yay or nay to leftovers? YAY! We all like leftovers. Funny, they don't usually like leftovers, but Thanksgiving is completely different. Favorite leftover recipe? I don't really have one. We usually just reheat them in their original form, though I will throw together hot turkey sandwiches or make turkey noodle soup with the last of the bird. 

9. What will everyone wear? Whatever they want to wear. I do insist though, my son, who regularly wears shorts around the house, he must wear pants and a dress / nice shirt. Dress up or comfy? Jeans or dress pants. I would love to go some place to have a fancy dinner like we use to all those pre kid years ago when we lived in Hudson, NY and drove over to Stockbridge, MA. to the Red Lion Inn.

10. For what are you most thankful for this year? Wow. That's a tough one. I am thankful for having a job in this tough economy right now...well, ok, two jobs...juggling, that is. Thankful for the extra income. Because  last year I did not have a job. So many things to be thankful for right now.

tis the season to find this item. So difficult to do so. My good friend, Vee in Maine, told me about this stuff many years ago. It's "a good thing". smiles

p.s. I don't know the signature is showing up twice...sigh. Just roll with it. LOL

Tuesday Meme on a Wednesday

 Good morning from a rainy western  NY where there is talk of another shutdown (not that we are truly open, mind you). Our county is under a yellow warning. I think I have mentioned (or not) I have decided to keep the #1 retailer job for now due to the threats of the schools closing at Thanksgiving. I am online in the evenings helping with virtual homework assignments for the school system. ANYWAYS...onwards to the Meme.

Lets discuss Kindness ... Tuesday Meme started by Toni and kept going by Ann.

Do you put up birds houses or have a bird feeder or bath? 

I have bird feeders in the house...they are so pretty , I don't dare put them outside. I will do a post about them later. I am just too darn lazy to take a photo of them.

The bible says your domesticated animals are to eat before you do since they cannot provide for themselves , what pets do you have and when do they eat?

We have a German Shep. named Coffee and he eats Purina for Mature Dogs- Lamb and Rice

and he gets

and 

Because German Shep. are known for hip issues

Do you feed the birds in winter?

Nope...because there are no birds here in the winter.

How can we show kindness to others? Suggestions?

Of course...smiles, saying hello, leave a note, leave a love note, Paying it forward, etc. I deal with mean and rude people, folks who curse me out, folks who call me bad names etc. every single day and believe me, its best to just let those folks go on with their miserable days/life. You are the