I was able to get out for a little while today. My plan was to go and get the groceries for Thanksgiving, and then come back, put them away,and commence to preparing the Thanksgiving Feast for the family.
HOWEVER…my little green car just didn’t feel like driving straight there…it demanded a little detour…to TJM*XX. And, of course, I went along for the ride!
I love to go in and see what great bargains I can find. I love to see what they have put out since I was there the last time. I love seeing what they have that I can not live without. It is amazing that this store brings in so much merchandise …JUST FOR ME!!!! But, they do!!!
So, I found several garlands, a few Christmas gifts, a bed skirt for Pop’s bed (we’re working on the bedroom now,)some ornaments, some cute snowman PJ’s for my sweet little friend, Addy, and few other little surprises. It was very pleasant to walk through the store and take my time, and relax, and then leisurely check out and walk to the car.
Do you ever forget where you parked your car…I can usually get the general vicinity, but not always the correct row. And, that’s what happened today.
Hmmmm…I thought I parked one row further. Just not paying attention, I guess. I unlocked my car, opened the back door, and began putting my loot into the back seat. Why does it sound as if the locks are locking and unlocking and locking and unlocking? I hope it’s not about to go on the blink! Almost finished. When to my shock and amazement, the front passenger door opens and a man gets in and sits down. Now, I do get a little bumfuddled now and then…but I’m pretty darn sure I did not bring a man with me today. I knew it wasn’t Don because I am not a glutton for punishment…and I would have to have had a complete loss of all my senses to go into TJM with him to browse.
My brain went into overdrive and I began to think about all those self defense shows I had seen on TV. I remembered where to kick…I remember I was supposed to bring my arms up quick if I am attacked from behind, …..and gouge out his eyes…oh and never to leave the scene of the abduction. I thought all this in about 10 seconds because, this brain of mine…it can go into ‘retrieve important information quickly’ when necessary! Must have something to do with my nurses training. 
Why, yes, I did pose for that picture.
I then noticed a lady standing at the back of my car. She was looking at me very strangely. I was beginning to sense something was just a little askew here.
TONJA…Can I help you?
LADY….Mam, I think you are in my car.
TONJA…Well, I don’t think so. I just unlocked it with my key.
LADY….I unlocked it with MY key as I walked out of the store.
TONJA…I guess that would explain the strange man sitting in my front seat, then.
LADY….That would be my husband.
I proceeded to the grocery store. Got all the groceries for the Thanksgiving Feast…except the most important part…the TURKEY!!! So, to W*l M*rt I will go tomorrow.
Headed home now…and Lo! and Behold! there they are…the crazies are at MY house!!!
Let me explain:
As I am driving home, I am listening to Sugarland’s Christmas CD. FYI: B+. As, I pull into the driveway,I put up the garage door…and begin to drive in. SOMETHING WAS AMISS!!!
I do not think I want to go inside…but Patty and Alex look in such a state of despair, that I must try to calm and remedy the situation.
Seems as if a big glob of cheese dropped off the pizza onto the bottom of the oven, and started smoking really bad. When she opened the door to remove the pizza, the smoke came billowing out and set off the alarm. The alarm company called to see why.
They had all the doors opened, and I suggested that maybe we should turn on the exhaust fan. Where is the exhaust fan? It has always been on the stove hood. But in the Creek House, I have no stove hood. There is a microwave where the stove hood would be. I have never had the need to turn on the exhaust fan before…and we have lived here for almost a year. But, if I ever need it again…it’s on the very bottom of the microwave. And, when I punch the spot that says ‘exhaust’, that I never knew was there before, the top of the microwave opens up and it exhausts its little heart out. Go figure!
Suzanne comes over, it’s her birthday, and we talk a while.
The day that my oldest son, Adam, brought Suzanne into our lives was a blessed one indeed! I love her as if she were my own. She is the best thing to ever happen to Adam, and I am so thankful they are travelling life together! 
I am always delighted to be around her. We’ve taken some fun trips, and there will be many more of those! We may not like exactly the same things, but we do love shopping together!
Suzanne came into our family…and truly became part of our family. She loved Mom, and they shared the same aesthetic. They could ooh and aah over a piece of fancy glass like you wouldn’t believe. Mom loved her, and appreciated her. 
She and Pop have a very sweet relationship, as well. She is always taking him something good to eat. He says often just how happy he is that she is part of our family now.
And, here she is with the love of her life. I feel so blessed that Adam’s heart is safely held in hers. That is a gift I do not take for granted!
Happy Birthday, sweet girl. I love who you are, I love your sweet smile, I love your kind and gentle heart. My birthday wish for you is that all the dreams you are holding and keeping in your heart come to fruition in the coming year. God bless you today and always.
Do you have useless information stored away in your brain? Things that you know, but that you have no reason to know. Things you will never need to recite. But, still, there it is, locked away in the personal computer you carry around in your head. Things like this:
***Cr*st has been shown to be an effective decay preventing dentifrice that can be of significant value when used as directed in a conscientiously applied program of oral hygiene and regular professional care.***
I do not know why I would even want to know this…no matter…it’s in there.
BTW: I searched for a picture of my favorite flavor, COOL MINT GEL, which is not available anywhere near me anymore…which makes me very unhappy. More useless information…
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I am a Christian woman who has survived many years on the planet. God has blessed me with a wonderful family: husband, 3 sons, a dear DIL, and a precious grandson. I also have dear friends to keep me inspired. I am an artist of sorts and am finding my way through the great blessing of retirement. I recently retired after 20 years as a music teacher. Life is good!
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