12/12/2021

 

Weekly Update 12/12/2021

While walking around downtown this week, I’ve had a chance to see some wonderful decorations. Of course, Jones Street is still my favorite. I have not been to River Street yet to enjoy the Christmas Market, but I’ll should get to that soon.

In a very very sad state of affairs, the Buffalo Bills lost twice this week. On MNF, the lost to New England, and that really was a must-win game. The loss moved the Bills to second place in the Division, and the hated Patriots are now in first place. The come from behind, very near win at Tampa Bay was also disappointing, but not unexpected. Again this year, my hopes have been dashed.

This week, I’ve been sleeping in the guest bedroom. On the outside chance I got visitors in 2022 (I had none in 2021 except for Barbara, who slept on the sofa), I wanted to be sure that the bed in there is comfortable. It is. It’s difficult for me to sleep without a tv, and the tv in there is not connected; I can watch videos, but not tv. This is the time of year when I watch many of the holiday DVDs I have collected, so I did that. I’ll be back in my own bed this week.

I finally got a haircut. And I was disappointed. It is not a good cut. I should just reconcile myself to spending some money, but I’ve never been allowed to believe that I’m worth it. I continue to go to Great Clips, and I get what I pay for – not a good haircut. I guess it’ll grow out.

I tried to make Friendship Tea for a few gifts. I try not to get into “gift exchanges” with people I know here because I have too much stuff already. But there are a few special friends that I’d like to have a little something for during the holidays. Last year, I received some of this tea mix, and I really enjoyed it. I found a recipe online, and I made a batch of instant tea mix to give to some of my friends here. It’s not much, but I like the idea.

I also made my cookie house. It was a kit from Hershey’s, and it’s not gingerbread, but chocolate. I’ve been doing this for a very long time. I think the girls are still interested in making cookie houses too. I had a nice photo of Sarah with Jack and Adrian creating a house, and I had photo from Emily of her house. I think Hannah and Brendan will be doing one, too, when they’re on break from college. It always makes me happy to know that some of the traditions that I felt were a lot fun through the years are still continued with the next generations.

I had a couple of holiday parties this week. The DH party was last Sunday, and that was reported on last week’s post. This week, when the Thursday Green Square ladies met, we wandered to the Jepson for a delightful luncheon there. I also went to a CMA gathering at the African American Art Museum on Friday night. It was not as well attended as I’d hoped, but I was glad to catch up with people I haven’t seen in more than a year. The monthly “meetings” are held on line, and they are always on a Wednesday, when I’m at DH. I have not seen some of these people in a very long time.

I read a very quick read for the Holidays by Dave Barry. It was ok. And now I’m reading, again, A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg. This is my favorite holiday read. And it’s a tradition.

Adrian continues to bring me much joy. I am constantly amazed at how much he has accomplished in such a short time. I have bragged about how wonderful he is at the parties I've attended this holdiay season.