In our business, we are headed into greenery making soon for the holidays. Because of the nature of the raw-materials, it's always done in an unheated greenhouse and I can't tell you how uncomfortable it can be to do fine handiwork, wiring and bowing with frozen hands and in the perpetual cold........so I welcome the warmer weather in late fall until the goods are made and inventory sufficient.

I'm doing the Thanksgiving day feast, don't get flustered with cooking for crowds, and don't even have to crack a cooking book because I've done it so many times and don't experiment with food for holidays......everyone wants the family traditional menu, so I'm looking forward a chance to have the family here and swim in a sea of stuffing. LOL. There is very little I shall have to buy, the turkey is already residing in the freezer, and celery is still growing in my garden.

We are doing a gift-exchange for Christmas this year, so shopping shall be minimal and I have already bought cards, and plan to get the tree up earlier and enjoy the spiritual aspects of it this year and not be caught up in the hoop-la. My heart is already into nesting down with bird-watching, quilting, and some house renovation through the winter, and my working in the greenhouses with the flowers and veggie garden plants for next spring. Bring it on!