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Our art group met as usual yesterday. We have now organised our Christmas meal. People are coming and going quite a bit though so it will be interesting to see how it goes.

Today is Thanksgiving so I will be spending my day with my family and later with friends.

In the U.S., Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in November. The day after is called Black Friday, when people start their Christmas shopping.

It had gotten ridiculous in the years leading up to the pandemic, Stores would open earlier and earlier on Friday, then openings crept into Thanksgiving, even opening as early as 4PM on Thanksgiving. In protest, I make it a point not to enter any store the entire week. I hate crowds, and I hate shopping. Black Friday excursions were never my thing. Unfortunately, I had bought tickets to the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit this Saturday. Months ago, I was just looking for the first Saturday morning availability, not realizing it was the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Hopefully, the traffic won't be too horrific this year.

A lot of people's (and business) priorities/values have changed or reset since the pandemic. People are valuing their time off with family more than before, and businesses are becoming more accommodating. I'm kind of glad our ports are backed up. We don't need all that junk anyhow.

Happy Thanksgiving, Ladies! I hope you have a great time with friends and families, be safe.

I am getting ready to visit my parents' grave, then go to my sister for the Thanksgiving meal today.

I am done with Xmas shopping. Ordered a bunch of xmas goodies to be sent to families, friends and my staffs yesterday as wells as getting gifts for my hubby, son and his girlfiend, Coach outlets has 25% discount sales.

I got the last gifts for my grandchildren yesterday boxed them all up and Im taking the box to the parcel place today for sending..

Today Im making bread and later my friend has a hospital appointment. I dont really want to go but she need to be seen so I will be double masked and Im taking the quiet route in.

Hospital are nasty germ ridden paces at the best of times.. and this is not the best of times by a long way.

At least a lot of stores were closed for the holiday this year.

My daughter has tried the hello fresh box she says its only worth doing with the discount otherwise its just too expensive. But she did say its a great way to introduce new food and recipes to an unadventurous eater like her husband.

This morning I drank my caffetterie coffee, had my daily shower, put on a load of laundry and am now browsing the Internet. I am also airing out my apartment: just to wake me up.

I shall be having lunch at the house: we are having smoked salmon on rolls. Yummy!

Enjoy your Sunday, guys!

I am sad to hear that, cassie. Unfortunately - as you've found out - some people don't want to be helped. Some people simply won't allow others to help them. I think it is something to do with pride and not wanting to admit they've got it wrong.

I lost my mum in February 2014. It is strange that she isn't here, yet I feel she's gone onto a better place. You have to believe that to cope with death: at least I do. If you think there's nothing after death, it prolongs mourning even more and worsens the pain. That's why I choose to believe in God, anyhow.

I know your mum hasn't died, though: but she is suffering. I guess she just does not want to admit defeat: that she should've followed doctor's orders years back. Still, she's got you and her/your family. If she does pass away, I am sure it will be peacefully. My aunt died a few months ago: she simply fell asleep and never woke up. She did not suffer.

I know it's hard, but time goes on and at least your mum has you to support her.

I'm sending my best wishes and prayers for your mother Cassie. 

Well wonders will never cease. I decided to watch some online videos and do some ironing suddenly mum called via Skype. She's ok but still complaining that she is tired has no appetite and is very forgetful. She says she's going to the hospital on Tuesday but she can't remember why.

At least she's ok for now.

I was working on planning the shelvings for all the cabinets in the house. The contractor will make them this week. I have also purchased 20 6ft blue Italian cypres for the house, the back order is 2 months.

I've been busy today. And - good news - I've paid my English A-Level exam fees! This means I'll be sitting two English exams next year.

I am very happy!

Thanksgiving gift from hubby