FALLING DOWN

I have fallen down on my 30 days of blogging. Yesterday seems like a brief memory. I went to church and to a movie in the afternoon--"Dan in Real Life"--a touching story about a young widower finding love again. It was sweet--I suppose a chick flick by most standards--and full of "family values" which we sometimes don't get much of at the movies.

When I finish this I am going to take off for the grocery to do my Thanksgiving shopping. I am going to Clearwater to my sons for the holiday and an overnighter and we will enjoy the big dinner at his new in-laws. I have my list of contributions to the dinner from which I will prepare my grocery list. Most of mine goes in the oven so that will be easy--pies and the ever famous green bean casserole. I will also make a quiche for our breakfast the day after. That has become sort of traditional for me at holidays.

My biggest goal for today is to clear my dining table of clutter. That is one of my worst shortcomings. Everything stops at the table--mail, papers, books, DVDs, etc. I think I will dump it all in a laundry basket at take it to my room to sort. Then I can put on the lace cloth for the holidays. Maybe I will then keep it tidy with a nice festive centerpiece. I can always hope.