Archive for November, 2009

Christmas is coming-sooner than we think

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Hi Everyone,
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I know I did, but I’m still trying to recuperate from the turkey induced trytophan stupor I’ve been in all weekend.
And just like that, the Christmas season is officially here. It’s time to think about the gifts for each of the people on the list and this [...]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Hi Everyone,
Ah, the week before Thanksgiving and already the smells of the season are in the air. (I tested out a new recipe for the Big Day). By the way, among the things for which we are thankful, all of you who come into the Nook are at the top of our list. Can’t thank [...]

Circling Buzzards

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Hi Everyone,
The great weather continues and I really did make use of it by cleaning out my flower beds, and getting the bird feeders ready to serve dinner. Although I must confess I feel a little funny about eating chicken while watching goldfinches eat thistle seed. Oh well, there’s probably a buzzard out there hoping [...]

Where the Deer Play

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Hi Everyone,
As the corn and the beans are coming down, the numbers of deer we see in the country are going up and up and yet again up. Boys will be boys and when they are in “rut”, we all know which brain is in charge! But, nevertheless, they are beautiful and we have a [...]

Rolling Along

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

Hi Everyone,
November 1st and the panic begins!! There’s still time to make some great Christmas gifts though. Little Glam Bags, pillow cases, purses, candle mats and lots of other stuff. Not to mention that a jelly roll or layer cake quilt could easily be done before the fat man squeezes down the chimney.
Speaking of jelly [...]