Tom Brokaw was emotional as he reflected on the funeral service of former President George H.W. Bush. Note his commentary remembering the last great statesman of “The Greatest Generation.” (Forgive me if my words don’t quite match the message. Mr. Brokaw has a world-wide audience; Lorraine has limited followers.)

I cried, too!!

National Socks Day ~~~ According to the media, former President George H.W. Bush is wearing these socks with image of planes soaring Heavenward. ~~~ Boring, plain socks for this blogger.

George Haven’s Cowboy Church Camp Meeting, June 2014. New friend, single woman, fellow campout attendee, was wearing socks FROM George Herbert Walker Bush. From… to supporters.

Glued to the television set; watching every minute of the memorable events for former President George Herbert Walker Bush.

Neapolitan? Different “flavors”?

The old lady can’t remember the last day she was “climbing the family tree” ; several days without visiting Ancestory.com. (Perhaps “too much computer” led to the pain in arm, shoulder, and neck?) More days spent in the yard. (Fortunately, pleasant weather.) Entry into the storage trailer for the first time in weeks!! (Gratefully, located the Christmas decorations.) Email replies to individuals who read an article written and published to the Internet many years ago. (A Google search [brief search] failed to reveal the article but same content in an earlier blog message.)

Today, for the first time in five-plus years, I watched CBS Sunday Morning TV program. Being a “creature of habit,”  I usually watch NBC-TV. (Previously, with my “through the air” antenna [free TV], that was the only major network I received.) Now, with DISH, more variety but (repeat) I’m a “creature of habit.” (So good to see Jane Pauley again.)

All the wonderful tributes regarding former president George H.W. Bush. How refreshing to hear about a President who was respectful, kind, and self-deprecating. (Yours truly planned to include a wonderful video… but my old computer refused to “load”… [or I was too impatient?].)

“Sleep aids” were abandoned for herbal tea before bedtime. Subsequently, better sleep and “good mornings.” Hallelujah!!

Sitting at my “old computer,”  the view has less color. Autumn leaves gone in less than one week.

Lorraine’s a wimp when it comes to pain. Half a lifetime practicing health and nutrition meant absence of sickness and pain. If that adage is true, I’m  looking for a boatload of “gain.” 

To quote another saying: “Make hay while the sun shines.” The weather is absolutely perfect!! An excellent opportunity to work in the yard–and patio, and carport!! While “doing” patio, carport–cargo trailer–I’m “doing” laundry. It is so convenient to have a washer and dryer available!! It is blissful to have weather that is not too hot and not too cold!! (But “cold” returns next week.)

Where are my Christmas decoration? I’m searching….

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I fondly nurture the little Christmas tree of a dear friend. “No,” it will not be on display at the CARE Center. Likewise, since I was evicted from the CARE Center, there won’t be a “Christmas Bottle Tree” (pictured above). Lord willing, I’ll recreate the Christmas Bottle Tree in my yard.

Forced to go grocery shopping although I had little desire to leave home. Several other tasks plus an unnecessary stop at the Thrift Shop. I don’t need a single thing but I love to browse!  I bought six small Christmas items (although I have a box full… stored in the cargo trailer). I displayed the purchases AFTER I put groceries away and slathered IcyHot on my shoulder and neck. Aleve, and IcyHot, have not lessened the pain!! Neighbors have Christmas decorations on display so I wanted to make a small contribution (to decorations). I hung garden flags from my large supply.

A squirrel has mastered the technique of securing a kernel of corn–from the cob–on “the twirler.”  A neighbor stood at the edge of my yard and watched the hysterically funny spectacle.

“Twenty-five degrees warmer than this time yesterday.”

Oatmeal is simmering on the stove so I have a good breakfast as I’m “gearing up” for a busy day. Rain, later this week; next week “we won’t get out of the 50’s.” ~~ Published about seven AM with the suggestion the reader check back for pictures of my outdoor activities.