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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Thanksgiving wishes…




So thankful for your friendship across the miles and down the road.

May you have a Thanksgiving day filled with sweet memories and traditions. 



Saturday, November 23, 2024

Thanksgiving!

How can it only be a few days before Thanksgiving – wasn’t it just Halloween?!



The countdown is on, and this year I’m determined to keep it simple and have an old-fashioned Thanksgiving (at least that’s the plan!)

My November MaryJane’s Farm post is now online if you want to see what I’m up to, as the old saying goes, “in my neck of the woods!”

Just click here

Thanks!





 

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Camera roll catch-up…


It’s a rainy Wednesday in my part of the world-windy, 40°, gray skies – a typical Midwest November. But truly, I can’t complain, we’ve had a lovely Fall – most days have been warm, sunny, and beautiful. 




Even after several frosts, the Swiss Chard is still happily growing in the garden.


And don’t let anyone tell you that potatoes from the grocery store that have sprouted in your kitchen can’t be planted in your garden – because they absolutely can!


I just thought this photo was pretty, as well as a bit mysterious-looking, it's what’s left after the leaves drop from a clematis bloom. 


         

And this is the moon coming up – honestly NO filters were used. I have no clue as to why it photographed looking so eerie! 


                                             

I truly think these are little fairies dancing in the autumn sun…

                                              

The field corn for this year is:

Going,

    

going, 


gone!

              
And this is the daily scene as harvest winds up - a lesson in patience as equipment slowly moves from field to field. No room for passing this fella!

                                  

Bailey ready for her first walk in 4 months after her heartworm treatment…


and Bailey after her walk!

                               


This pumpkin is from last year! The variety is called Hot Chocolate and I’m amazed it’s in such fantastic condition - you’d never know it’s not from this season. Last year I simply set it on a shelf in the basement where it happily lived until a few weeks ago. I’m going to try my luck again with a couple more I bought this year. It's heavy, so it's not dried out inside...no seeds to be heard when I shake it, but I do hope it dries and stays just like this.

              
               

And last but not least, my daughter and I went on a girls weekend to Taylor Swift’s final Eras Tour concert! Tickets were bought over 15 months ago - August of 2023 so, as the song says, "It’s been a long time coming!" 

We had the best time...it was a beautiful drive through farmland, perfect weather, and as always, my daughter is the best navigator, music coordinator, and snack distributor! 

Car decked out -


Friendship Bracelets made (93 to be exact!) -




Photo op outside the Marriott Hotel - 

                


And then to our seats!



                 
We had such a fun time - friendly crowds and a concert that lasted 3-1/2 hours with no breaks. So thrilled that she invited me to go with her - a night to always be remembered! 

Well, that's the latest from my corner of the world...hope all is well wherever you may be!


Monday, November 11, 2024

Veterans Day…

 


“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. 

They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifice.”

-President Harry S. Truman


 
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