The geese are going over... But to where...?

Lots of geese going over, early this morning. Not one huge 'V' of them. Lots and lots of small-ish lines and groups of them. I finally went out and tried to get some pictures. 'Twas very cold out in the back yard, so I didn't stay out there too long. But I got a few.


Geese over-night to the East... In the spent corn fields near the Creek. I don't understand why so many smaller groups were flying sort-of to the West this morning though. Wonder if they meet up with others, who over-nighted in corn fields, a bit to the West of here. And they'll all get together and form big 'V' formations and continue on South? Maybe...

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And I had to put the following pic up.... Just because I think they are so cute together. :-) The main actors in the film 'Twilight.' Robert and Kristin.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...

Now! The day before!

And today is the day before Thanksgiving. Preparation is done and we just have to do the baking/cooking early tomorrow.

Thanksgiving Dinner will be at our house this year, instead of next door. Because the youngest Grand is old enough now, to not have to be ready for bed in his own house, as early any more.

But they only have to go next door, to be home, after everyone is full.

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Did you notice the date today...?

Did you notice the date today?

November 25th.

Exactly a month till December 25th.

Christmas...

Mmmm...

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A simpler Christmas...?

Since I'm always trying to 'Simplify' (which BTW doesn't mean austerity, to me), the topic of a simpler Christmas is dear to my heart. I've been on this quest to Simplifying Christmas, for a long time. Enough to have earned the nick-name of "Scrooge," in my immediate family. ,-) But slowly, they are coming around more to my way of thinking. Gifts for the children of course. But less and less exchange, among the adults. And with the world-wide economy suffering this year, it's even easier to make the case for a simpler Christmas!

Which to me, is not an all bad thing. In times past, Christmas didn't used to be so terribly elaborate. But it was very, very special. I'm enjoying 'An Irish Country Christmas' by Alice Taylor. And noticing interesting things...

Christmas was the only time of year, when toys or games came into her childhood house. Imagine that! Today, many children expect some sort of play thing, every time they go anywhere. And like so many frequent things, the 'bloom is off the rose,' so to speak. What's special about toys at Christmas, if they get this or that toy thing, every time they go anywhere?

Ms. Taylor also says that their year round diet was not fancy, in the least. It consisted of home grown/produced food... wholesome but repetitive. So the special foods of Christmas time, were all the more anticipated. All of Christmas Time was highly anticipated, even though the children had to help with much of the work themselves.

Somehow, all of that sounds as if it produced more joy... Than Christmas of today. Just a thought...

Weekend results and news...

'Twilight' took the opening weekend box office! Mon. A.M. Box Office reports say 'Twilight' took in $70,045,000 this past weekend. And we all know that silly Hollywood believes in opening weekend receipt!

Yesterday (Nov. 23) MTV Movie blog reported that a sequel has already been officially confirmed.

Plus, this MTV article also said that they were looking for the film to take in about $72 million the first weekend. Because that's the kind of box office territory usually reserved for "Harry Potter" flicks in this season. Soooooooo, seems $70 million isn't far off the mark. :-)

All good news, for we "Addicted To Twilight" fans. ,-) Which most likely makes people wonder ~ What is the draw of a teen vampire story, for people beyond their teens?

I think I saw a very good explanation of that, somewhere in blog-land yesterday... (Sorry but I can't remember where, to give link-credit.) But it went something like the following, with which I agree. We who are beyond teen-hood, and got hooked by the books, simply really, really enjoyed the story. And also, we really, really enjoyed sinking into it totally. If one wants to call that regression, so be it.

When a reader gets completely caught up in any work of fiction, don't they sort of jump right into it and live it themselves, for a while? Any book we find great! The characters need not be our exact age. We all have the ability to remember younger times, and to imagine later life. So ~ why not? :-)))

I'd be interested to know if this explains it, to those who are not 'Twilight Addicted'? :-))) Or if anyone else has a better explanation...

Enjoyed the film *Event*!

Saw 'Twilight' with family/friends... Complete with pre-purchased tickets, and standing in line, and the excited rush when the doors opened. And lots and lots of young people. I enjoyed it and look forward to going again. By myself, when the rush dies down and it will be a more relaxed time.

But I'm glad I went last night! :-)

In only a day.......!!!

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In just a day... 'Twilight' film premiere.




















But my favorite character is 'Alice.'












So my favorite characters are 'Alice' and 'Jasper.'

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In a week, and a day...

Over the river and through the wood

To Grandfather's house we go.
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through white and drifted snow.

Over the river and through the wood
To have a first-rate play.
Hear the bells ring,
Ting-a-ling-ling!
Hurrah for Thanksgiving Day!

Over the river and through the wood
Now Grandmother's cap I spy!
Hurrah for fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hurray for the pumpkin pie!

Red Raspberry...

Red Raspberry Cobbler

Oh Oh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh oh! Just got one of those pop-up windows, on my screen. Something about a Firefox update.

They said something about "be sure you have such-and-such," before downloading this update. So I clicked on info, and still wondered if my computer's Firefox is the "right" one.

So I tried to not have it happen.

But... Nope... Another box said that it would be installed, next time I re-boot Firefox. :-(((((((((((((((((

I'll try to remember to not re-boot anything, any sooner than is very necessary. But, who knows if I'll remember? And at this point, who knows if I'll be able to re-boot... after re-booting. Or something like that. :-((((((((

So, I surely hope my blog and my Net access, doesn't disappear. :-(((((

Guess only time will tell... :-((((

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Could that be tinkling bells, I hear...?

November continues in its gray, rainy, damp, raw way.

So why not try to hear bells tinkling? Sleigh bells and the like.

Rush the Season of Christmas, a little bit.

I think that might be just the ticket. :-)

The Santa on the right, is fully carved. But the one on the left, is not completely carved yet. For one thing, his lantern has to be completed and painted and attached by the ring.

I do hope this Santa or 'Father Christmas' [on the left], will not seem to be so grumpy looking, after he gets his lantern. Maybe it's just that he's unable to see well...

But when he has his lantern lit, and guiding him through the snowy night, perhaps he'll perk up a bit. :-)

Hope so. Otherwise, I kind of fear that he'll be seeing more children on the 'Naughty List,' than on the 'Nice List.' :-)))

November... Bahhhhhhh humbug

These dark days of November... They really set in now. Too much gray, too little sun, too cool, too damp-cool on the rainy days... Sigh making. Have to be very careful to not kind of clump around and moan and be in a mood, as dark as the weather.

One way to counteract this, is to bake! It warms the house and it smells good and let's face it, nothing like some 'comfort food' to lift the spirits. Today I think I'll make some Cranberry Nut Bread. The cranberries have arrived in the grocery store and I grabbed a bag, to put in the freezer.

I know an Apple Pie would be much more appreciated around here. But... not today. Maybe on Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks, I'll surprise with an Apple Pie. Along with the necessary Pumpkin Pie.

Ahhh yes! Thanksgiving! The bright spot in the dull, gray of November. Delicious food, which it's simply *necessary* to have and enjoy, on Thanksgiving! No everyday restraints on calories or fat grams or sugar content! Of course not! After all, it's only one day! ,-)

And one of the nicest things about Thanksgiving, over and above the food. And the warmth of gathering... is... No presents to buy, wrap, give. No presents! No present buying stress! No wrapping presents stress! Yessss! Some say it's their favorite Holiday, and I can see why.

Plus, when Thanksgiving is over, it's *officially OK* to decorate for Christmas!
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"The exuberance of spring is over, and the rich ripeness of summer is gone. The extravagant beauty of October fades into the sober hue of November, and once more the trees will lift intricate patterns of dark branches against a soft pale sky.

The early morning is crisp and still smells of wind-fall apples. At dusk we smell the mist silvering the swamp. And if we go out when the moon rises, we breathe air like wine.

It's not an ending as a season draws to a close but only a beginning of a new time. Erwin brings in a fresh load of seasoned logs for the fire, which now burns from breakfast to bedtime.

And I turn a fresh page in my journal because every day brings a new experience."

~Gladys Taber 'Country Chronicle'

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Veteran's Day...

May we never forget all those who fought for our Freedom. And all those who died for our Freedom.

And may we never cease to remember - Why we are Free.

And honor their memory, by holding on fast, to our Freedom.

Starting...

I'm just starting here, at 'Tessa Talk.' Hope to fill in more posting, soon. If anyone stops by, please bear with me. And come back again.

Lousie Brooks

Love this Louise Brooks poster, which I used for my Bogger Icon.

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If it looks too good to...

If it looks too good to be true...

It usually is.

The fact of that, keeps being proved.

Sad but true.