Is Black Friday Still a Big Deal With People?...

or have they finally gotten wise?

And other random pre-Thanksgiving thoughts.

Participation in a Black Friday event happened only once in my life. It was at Target. It was awful.  It was not worth the effort. It never happened again!

I may check out some deals on Amazon, but that's the extent of my participation in this yearly ode to silliness.

Winter

Daily Mail headline news:  Holidays Hell  Really? Around here we call it winter.  Daily Mail has gone all hard core on ad blocker.  If you want to see their pictures or read any of their goofy stories you must disable your ad blocker. The result is a slowed down glitchy site that flashes and bangs so much it could invoke an epileptic seizure in a susceptible person.  A decision that's sure to cost them many page views.

 The 5 Beep Question

How come our kitchen appliances (coffee maker, microwave, convection oven, et al) beep 5 times when they're finished doing whatever you want them to do?  Why not 3, 4, or 6 beeps?


Finding Good Books

No - not the Good Book, but fun light reading that doesn't contain the "f" word every two sentences and a bunch of graphic sex. So I happen upon the Joe Dillard series by Scott Pratt and loved the characters and the writing.  Then I discover that his wife, Kristy, died of breast cancer at age 55 in early 2018 after 12 years of treatments failed.  After reading a letter posted by his son, I found out that Scott, aged 61, died about 5 months after his wife in a diving accident.

RIP Scott and Kristy

Obviously, I don't know Scott except through his books.  Many of his characters suffer from the same things he and his family have endured over the past decade. But, I was still so very sad and touched by his story. If you like good books check out the Joe Dillard series. Scott also has a bunch of other books that look good too.


A Wheat Free Thanksgiving

Since going wheat/grain free, which isn't really all that hard, a few Thanksgiving adjustments are needed.  My famous herb dressing made with the addition of sausage will be the same except instead of bread I'll be using cauliflower florets. I've made it before and it's delicious. We will be having carbolicious mashed potatoes and corn casserole (a family recipe.)  Since they have no wheat I'm willing to do some extra carbs in a hat tip to Thanksgiving.

A Note About Shadow Banning and the Silencing of Conservatives

Guess what my pretty little peaches? It's not just the "big guys" who are silenced, but also all us little slaves toiling day in and day out in the vineyard of the internet.  People like LL at Virtual Mirage, Bunkerville, Political Clown Parade, Diogenes Middle Finger,  Red Pill Jew, V for Victory, Always on Watch, Nox and Friends, and Lone Star Parson. Let's not forget those who keep us cheered up and entertained in between all serious stuff like Woodsterman, Diary of a Right Wing Pussycat, and Bluebird of Bitterness. 

How can you help?  Simple!  If you're on Facebook or Twitter link our articles which usually just involves clicking on a share button.  The commie/libtards can't win if we all stick together. 

Just Released by the Republican National Committee

Two minutes of feel good for all of us who are tired of being called deplorable racist homophobe xenophobe Nazi Nazi Nazi dirt people.

As for me - I will continue to cling to my Bible and guns.



More:

Virtual Mirage:  Is there a Pattern of Corruption?  LL has done a stellar job of outlining the whole Biden corruption saga.  Well worth the read

Bunkerville:  FBI Lawyer Who Altered FISA Docs and a Corrupt Intelligence Inspector General

DC Whispers:   REPORT: Second Adam Schiff Staffer Linked to Burisma


Amazon Today

You can do "Black Friday" at Amazon without leaving your warm and cozy home.

Black Friday Countdown at Amazon

I forgot to tell you yesterday that I receive a small commission when you order through my links (thank you, Kid) at no additional cost to you.  Now - I know that you know that, and obviously I know that, but Amazon gets it's panties in a twist if I don't tell you all the time what you already know. So consider yourself told.

Welcome to the season of stress and anger...

no - not politics.  The "holidays."

Yesterday I hit our Costco at 10 minutes after opening and the parking lot was already jammed.  Living in a relatively small town vs a Los Angeles, Manhattan, or Houston, everyone was polite, chatty, and generally having an okay time of it.

We veterans of the store even managed to not smack the shoppers up side the head who were navigating the dairy and produce rooms in the wrong direction.

Travel

The MSM is already predicting higher than normal amounts of car traffic.  Anyone who boards a plane at this time of year, in particular with toddlers, needs to be slapped with a 5150 post haste.

Stress

Every year when I was doing hair I would have to listen to the complaints of women decrying that the Christmas cookie baking had yet to commence.  I stayed silent for years, until I finally started saying, "You know, you don't have to make cookies."

NO!

"Oh, but my family expects me to," sayeth the stressed out woman.

"Um - no they don't.  Most of them hate your crappy cookies slathered with red and green over-sugary icing and festooned with little shiny bits of hard glittering thingys, and couldn't care less if you didn't make them. Make some chocolate chip or oatmeal cookies and call it a day. Or (be still my beating heart) buy some cookies."

Harsh, but true.


Unreasonable Expectations




Starting with Thanksgiving many people have expectations of a Norman Rockwell family gathering.  And every year people discover anew that their family is as nuts as the most dysfunctional families who ever committed mass murder.

Face that fact early on and life will go much better for you.





Turkeys

The most over-rated bird to ever grace the dinner table.  There's a reason we smother the the thing in gravy.  And every year the Butterball hot line is swarmed with stressed people with questions about cooking their turkeys.

How to Cook a Turkey

Throw some butter on it, stick it in the oven and take it out when it's done.  Hopefully, that will be before 8 pm when everyone is drunk and filled with celery sticks, and chips and dips.

As for me, I'll be jamming a turkey breast in my Instant Pot and eating luscious moist turkey in 30 minutes.

Side Dishes

Dressing, potatoes (you may have sweet and regular), rolls, and one veggie.

Make them all the day before.

Simple.

And set your table the night before too.

Skip the Angst

This year vow to not set your expectations too high.  Keep entertaining simple. Remember your family is crazy.

I won't be around much for the next few days.  Tomorrow is history club and Thursday is a day of thanksgiving.










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Thanksgiving...

we have much to be thankful for this year.

May God Bless and Keep You All

Have a wonderful day.

Signing off for Thanksgiving...

and because I can't stand much more of the "news."

It's ugly.  It's a time waster.  It's depressing. And, at times, it's utterly revolting.

Do any of us need anymore of this in our lives?

I'll be back on Monday.  I will answer comments, because it's the polite thing to do.

For now, I wish you all a very wonderful holiday.

And no post of mine is complete without some kittehs...

Tuesday before Thanksgiving...

let the cooking commence.

Except here.

We decided to eat out.

Not only are we eating out, but we're going to do it at a buffet, because nothing screams "old people" like going to a buffet.  

I'm looking forward to no cooking, no leftovers, and no dirty dishes.

Trump sounded pretty good yesterday in Ohio.  He's dropped 15 lbs and looks good, too.

He's right about the Muslims jumping for joy in New Jersey on 9/11.  And remember the Muslim convenience store owners in Texas?  It's on video.

Off to work where I will be tempting people with delectable baked goods.

See you all later.

Stores opening on Thanksgiving?...

frankly - I don't give a darn.

And for those who do - spare me your phoney outrage. 

It's interesting to witness the uproar from some people over retailers who are planning on opening on Thanksgiving.  The people who are upset are wrapping it up in a nice package of concern for the poor employees who are being denied a family holiday. 

Really?

I haven't noticed the same concern for emergency room doctors, nurses, firemen, or police officers.  Want to know why?  Because if their house catches on fire, they want someone to come and put it out.  And if they have to avail themselves of the emergency room, they want to be sure a doctor will be available.  These are things that directly affect them and that's really what it's about.  And besides, these folks all knew about working holidays when they decided to pick those careers. Right?

Well, guess what? So do people who work retail, hospitality, or any myriad of other professions. 

I can remember any number of holidays I've worked and it's really no big deal.  I remember one Christmas when the hotel I was working at decided they needed to have a cocktail waitress at their Christmas day brunch.  I think I served one cocktail in four hours.  The rest of the time I sat in the empty lounge, feet up on a table, eating goodies from the kitchen, while watching TV.  It was peaceful.

  As a matter of fact, in all cases, I still received my holiday pay and the pay for the day I worked.  That's called "double time", and it's a nice little financial shot in the arm.   Is it really the end of the world if you don't get to eat some dried out turkey and have to make nice with a bunch of relatives you don't even really like?

KMart, or whomever, has a right to do what they want.  You have the right not to shop that day for bargains that are, in most cases, not even bargains.

Personally, I think the world would be a better place if we went back to blue laws and all stores were closed on Sunday.  But that little kitty slipped out of it's carrier many years ago, and it's not going to peacefully go back in.  So I don't shop on Sundays.  But I bet you dollars to doughnuts that most of these protesters shop on Sunday.  Where's the outrage for that? 

Thanksgiving...

a day for:

Parades:

Food:

 Family:

Football:



and giving thanks...

Have a wonderful day

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving...

and I'm thankful my guru could fix our computers.  It was ugly...

and

so is this:

Bunkerville:   Mark Levin – A Neurosurgeon calls in about Death Panels, HHS

Tomorrow the emergency pet clinics will be very busy with sick doggies.  You're not doing your pet any favors by giving him Thanksgiving Day "treats."

An Important List of 10 Things to NEVER feed Your Dog

1. Bones
2. Chocolate
3. Milk and Cheese
4. Onions and Garlic
5. Raisins and Grapes
6. Avacados
7. Apple Cores
8. Yeast Dough
9. Caffeine
10. Bacon (or any high amounts of fat)
11. Macadamia Nuts
12. Corn on the Cob

From Wags 2 Whiskers Veterinary Hospital: 

click to embiggen: 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving advice

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental **health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard **things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have ***you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, ***extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of ***trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait ***until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you ***Jesus .'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful*for before.

GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Prayer

Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks.  

Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends.  

Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year.  

This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen.

Linky Love and Ribs...

In an attempt to get a modicum of work done, I must quickly give you the low down on the best places to visit.

Amusing Bunni has the best Climategate coverage this morning.

James over at Reaganite Republican brings us a great roundup of Rasmussan Numbers

Track-o'Crat's Healthcare, Defined is a must read.

Counting the blessings of American Medicine by John Olson in the Seattle Times puts a bit of prespective on all the medical bashing going on in our country.  H/T Real Clear Politics

Father Powell: If the right-wing are right about global warming...???

LarryD tells us how stupid the Post Office really is: Santa Claus Given His Walking Papers.  Is this the same Post Office that ended up 2.8, or was it 3.8 billion dollars, in the hole???

Victor Davis Hanson: Candid Camera Moments contains today's money quote:

[...]"So far, the affability of the president has offset the unpopularity of his agenda and kept his positive ratings between 45 percent and 55 percent in various polls. But when the public gets a whiff of the nasty fraudulence of the global-warming cadre, the Chicago-style villainy of ACORN, and reset-button diplomacy reduced to photogenic groveling, it hurts the president where he needs to be the strongest — if he is to push America hard to the left, where it doesn't seem to wish to go."  read the entire article

DaTechGuy has something to say about ignorant Catholics

The BlogProf gets it right  in Hypocrisy with a side of bias: NYT linked to hacked Palin's emails, refuse to publich CRU emails proving global warming is a lie

Mark in Spokane is spending his day contemplating eating a whole bunch of turkey God and all the things he is thankful for...

Doug Ross (a true gentleman and scholar)  stopped laughing long enough to give us his run down on Global Warming.     I can't even begin to type out his title - you'll have to go and see for yourselves.

A special Thanksgiving wish for Stacy McCain and his loyal and hardworking co-blogger, Smitty. Both of these gentlemen are unfailingly polite and helpful to all their many fans (except the ones who cross them - which as a card-carrying Italian, I understand perfectly!)

Something fun and uplifting:

I recived an email yesterday from famed author, Katie Alender (who knows all about commas but can't spell horror - heh).  She gave me a link to her equally over-achieving husband, CEO of Soapbox , and winner of one of last years Webby Awards for The Muppet's Ode to Joy video.

Be one the first to see his brand new video, Bohemian Rhapsody. Let's help this go viral!!!

Now I must run and put my baby back ribs in to marinate. Yep, that's right!  We're having baby back ribs for Thanksgiving. 

Comments are getting stuck in the queue for some reason.

Arrrrrrrgh!!!

So to Track - you're always welcome to share our ribs

and

Mary Ellen - I can't even read your whole comment but I get the drift and Happy Thanksgiving to you, too,  You bring us all much joy!

Happy Thansksgiving

*

*
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
*
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental **health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard **things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have ***you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, ***extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of ***trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait ***until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you ***Jesus .'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33. Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful ***for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.

'If God is for us, who can be against us?'
(Romans 8:31)