Turkey Time

Happy Thanksgiving (!!)

Final day of cooking and, hopefully a smooth one.  I might add a last minute dish of mashed cauliflower to the lineup since I have all the ingredients.  The mashed potatoes have full dairy for the holiday and I need to steer clear.

My monthly came early (explains the sweet cravings) and I'm feeling crampy this morning.  It might not be worth making extra for only me since I'm not particularly hungry on the first couple days of Perri -- and I'm saving room for DESSERT (!!)  It looks delicious :)

Sad news yesterday -- my ex-uncle (but still part of the family) had a massive stroke earlier in the week.  It looked hopeful for a couple of days, but he's headed to hospice today.  Especially hard during a pandemic with my cousin being the only one allowed to briefly see him (and that's only because he's dying).  So many have gone through this lonely situation and yet, the parties continue, the gatherings continue.  Supreme Court says worship can gather with no restriction in NY.  What the hell.

So, last night was a restless night.  Thinking about my uncle -- alone.  My cousin -- sad and hurting.  Thanksgiving was the last time I saw my dad before he died suddenly in early December.  It's a heart-heavy holiday for me too.  Cramps kept waking me up and then I'd start "thinking" again.  

Anyway -- enough SAD STUFF.  Thanksgiving is still my favorite holiday.  The memory with my dad was incredible and will stay with me forever as such a blessing.  We'll have a good day today -- sporting our "couples" Thanksgiving shirts today while I cook.  I'll get a picture.  It's corny and I'm here for it.  You've probably seen them -- so funny.  We don't "dress" for Thanksgiving for lots of reasons, but mainly, I'm a messy cook and I need a sort of disposable shirt to wear. 

Good treadmill run yesterday.  Peloton today.  Making progress on cardio stamina -- it's been a long time.

I'll leave with pictures of the dogs again.  Find your happy today and stay well.  Later gators.