“Sharing” is caring and I am so grateful for the thoughtful gifts from a dear friend. Her letter comments on my neglect of meal preparation (“neglect” is my word, not hers). Lots of easy meals with some recipe suggestions. My comfortable chair (the picture background) was not large enough for all the items. I spread my “Slanket”  on the bed so everything could be seen (with another neutral background). Look, see the two magnifiers because she knows I’m losing my vision.  An “Energizer”  band because I lack energy. And Deb must be psychic because four new pens since my decades–old collection of pens are exhausted. (I scribble a lot of helpful notes when I’m researching.) There is a lamp—and batteries—if we lose power this winter. There are so many “goodies” that I would not buy for myself—like cashews–because “too expensive.” SINCERE  THANKS  DEB!!

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Postscript @ 6:00 PM: A little investigation and I figured out the “Energizer”  item isn’t for energy. Now I need to figure out how to take advantage of the gift. Read a book by lamplight? Explore a cave?

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Postscript @ 6:45 PM: This cute little light reminds me of my RVing experiences. With my tiny teardrop trailer, I had to keep things small—and useful. I met “Deb” in Exeter, New Hampshire, in 2010. She has been a dear friend all these years–and is so generous with Christmas gifts!!

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This tiny pin was nestled with nice warm socks. I want to go into 2022 expecting miracles. No more doom and gloom!! These gifts from a neighbor lady here in the RV Park. SINCERE  THANKS  SHAWNA.

Before two, folks were heading home but I told the remaining couple that I had “lead in my butt” and didn’t want to move because I was enjoying the fellowship. However, I was wearing the red dress that is ideal for cold weather but “too warm” for an eighty-plus-degree afternoon. ~~ Home again—and a quick change.

I watched the Midnight Mass from Rome. I’m not Catholic but was spiritually uplifted by the words and songs glorifying my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Why am I so extremely tired after eight hours in my bed and in my glider? After I propped the head of my bed even higher, I actually enjoyed several hours of sleep in my bed. I have a breathing problem–when prone.

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Humor me? This is my “journal” and I write about the things that are happening in my life.

On Friday, “Mr. Red,” owner-manager of this RV Park prepares waffles for the residents. Here he is with one of the twin girls who live here. ~~ Two years old twins and ninety-three-year-old veteran.  Just a part of my Waco family.

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“Mr. Gil” wanted to sit in Mrs. Claus’s lap but she rejected the suggestion.

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Why not spend an hour attempting to get “a perfect image” of Mrs. Claus?

Too little sleep followed by (first thing this morning) email message from Ancestry with a “hint.” It was a “hint” for someone I unsuccessfully searched yesterday. So—without coffee or breakfast—I was following new information and documenting sources. I was roaring mad yesterday because so many subscribers list their information as “private.” I was equally roaring mad today because the information is “out there” if we have the correct name and date. I’m “roaring mad” because so many Ancestry  subscribers are so careless with information!! ~~ It took all morning but I accurately documented a branch of the family tree. (My Christmas gift to others who may eventually search that family.)

I could not fall asleep in my bed so (about 2:00) I moved to the glider and wrapped up in the Slanket. I closed the blinds so I didn’t have “light” from Christmas lights. ~~ With all the negative news about the Coronavirus, I am a “caged animal” in my home. Gratefully, I have a fascinating hobby that holds my attention. My hobby is so fascinating, I usually have that (proverbial) “tiger by the tail and can’t let go.”  It’s 1:45 PM and I’m at a stopping point so I’ll fix a combination breakfast and lunch.

The image (left) is an excerpt from a recently received email message. That is definitely true regarding this addicted–to–Ancestry, spending too much time at the computer, old lady. Check out a blog message from a year ago with “the old lady” wearing a gift T-shirt with a message regarding genealogy. “Thanks, cousin.”

…in the land of Oz Ohio, there was a Greeter—at Walmart—who wore silly hats and costumes. The customers loved it–and “the Greeter” enjoyed the diversification. The red dress did double-duty: Valentine’s Day and Christmas. Against my beliefs about Easter, Walmart management encouraged me to wear a “Bunny” costume at Easter. (Little bunny at the entrance and large bunny in the Photo Department.) Way back in 2004 and 2005, folks had their pictures developed at the Walmart Photo Department. At Christmas, and Easter, customers were encouraged to take their children to the photo department for a picture with Santa or the Bunny. A “sales pitch” (of course) because the parents would buy pictures of their child with Santa or the Bunny.

The “Greeter” often wore this fine jewelry necklace

during non-holiday ordinary days.  😉