Monday Morning Musings #6

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October was the last time I participated in my own Monday Morning Musings post and that was on my old blog (Cathy Kennedy’s Blog). I thought it was time to get back into doing this.  I know everyone is busy as little bees this week and I hope if you’re reading this today, then you might be interested in adding these recipes among the feast you’ll be partaking on Thursday.

The first recipe, I wish to share with you is one I have made since 2002 and it has been a favorite. DH discovered it in the 2002 November issue of Yankee Magazine. He’s talented for spotting tasty recipes without even having to try the dish.

That’s a wrap for now on a few recipes that I made for our Thanksgiving feast this week. Maybe, these will find their way onto your table and if not, then these are great additions for Christmas!

Now, let’s visit do a little fun hopping.  My first blog hop takes me to Sasha from The Good Life has a fun Monday Listicles prompt, 10 THING THAT BRING YOU COMFORT.

1. Music
2. Old photos
3. Family
4. Friends
5. Chocolate
6. Kitchen aromas
7. The Smoky Mountains
8. Cooking
9. Crafting – making hand-stamped cards
10. Memories

Each week, Heather puts on loan FOUR QUESTIONS for anyone to borrow and answer for your blog post, and then she gives you the option to add a fifth question of your own for those who are visiting your blog to answer in the comment section, along with commenting on the four questions you answered. Don’t forget to grab the MQAM badge for your blog or post or both from Acting Balanced blog!

1. Yesterday (Sunday) was National Adoption Day in the US – does your family (or friend family) have an adoption story? My parents adopted my 1st cousin in the early 70s. His mother died of cancer. His dad, my dad’s brother, either fell completely apart or was simply unable to deal with small kids as he pretty much abandoned them leaving the children in the care of close friends or family. That’s truly sad, but anyhow, my folks decided to take in my cousin and later adopted him. Although, I love children I don’t know that I could do this. Adopting another person’s child takes a special heart.

2. Do you plan out your Thanksgiving preparations? When do you start? I keep Thanksgiving dinner preparations fairly simple. There isn’t a lot of planning that needs to be done, other than shopping and then cooking. I generally starting buying items in October and then begin to cook the meal the week before. I store everything in the freezer since it has to be transported to my in-laws on Thanksgiving Day. They are elderly and aren’t able to do what they once could. This is my small contribution for all the meals they prepared for us over the years.

3. Shopping on holidays – pro or con? What do you think of stores and malls opening at 6 PM or 10 PM on Thanksgiving for “Black Friday” What about Midnight or 3 AM? Are you planning to shop at any time this coming weekend? It used to bother me that stores were open on “Black Friday”, but it doesn’t bother me so much anymore. Perhaps, I’ve grown a bit numb to that aspect of the holidays. For the past several years, we pretty much do 99% of our shopping off the internet all year round. I don’t like being forced to buy gifts in December. The craziness of it all takes away from my enjoyment of the season’s true meaning. I am a much happier gal doing shopping on my terms 11 months out of the year, instead of all at once in a short couple of weeks. Oh to answer your question, no, I do not have any plans to be out among the shopping madness on Black Friday.

4. Do you have a fireplace? Do you use it? If you don’t, do you want one? Yes, we have a fireplace, but it’s not in use. The previous owner built it himself and I do not feel comfortable with burning anything in it. It looks pretty is about all I can say. Maybe, one day in my dream home we will have a fireplace that I feel safe with and we can enjoy a cozy fire’s glow.

Do you like music? Would you like a fun, loving group of loyal bloggers to visit you week after week after week? If you’re nodding your head yes like I think you are, then you’re gonna wanna check out my Monday’s Music Moves Me post and be a part of the dance floor shakin’!