We had planned on old family friends, Gretchen & Dick,
to join us for the Big Feast, but sadly, illness had struck their household,
and they had to bow out. My daughter, Allison, at least, graced us with
her presence, so we still ended up with a lovely, compact family
gathering. We enjoyed a massive, MASSIVE feast featuring turkey, stuffing,
smashed taters, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, maple bars, and vino.
Since we had calculated on additional bodies at our table, we had more
leftovers than the law otter allow, so, after we were done, I drove up to the
hill to Gretchen & Dick's place and delivered a big ol' care package of
fixins.
Allison wanted to watch Child's Play,
which neither of us had seen in about a century, so we settled in for an
afternoon horror flick. I'd like to say I enjoyed it, but... Well, the
experience was as fun as could be. The movie, not really.
Ms. B. had suffered a morning migraine, so as the day drew toward sunset, she
retired to her chambers for a power nap. I set out walking around the
neighborhood, which I do most every day, and put in about two and a half miles
à pied. I probably worked off at least a few bites of dead bird.
The fall and winter holidays have always been a special time in my family, and
now that I am the last of them, I treasure days like this. No, things aren't
the same as in those wonderful old days, not by a long shot, but I love these
times no less, and in some ways, maybe more than ever.
Whatever you and your loved ones celebrate, may it be happy, meaningful, and lasting for
you.
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| Casa di Rodan |
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| The view from the hill |
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| At Lake Lanier, just down the street |
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| The view toward home |
