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2. Oh my goodness but this pumpkin bread is so good! Smitten Kitchen Pumpkin Bread
3. We had our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter over Sunday morning for a special solo visit and it went really well. Her Dad stayed for a little while and then said he was going to go get coffee and be back. She was fine with that and we 3 plus the dog had a really good time.
4. I am thankful that our move to be near our young grandchildren has worked out positively. The added bonus part is that we can help out when life’s logistics are a challenge for our son and DIL. The downside of the move still is not having found a meaningful activity outside of family that fits me and not yet having a circle of friends. That is on me to fix though.
5. Sunday afternoon we walked to the city Rec center to see a show by a local artists' group. Enjoyed the variety of art a lot and would have succumbed to buying one but purposefully left my wallet at home.
6. I've found one local charity thrift store I will keep dropping by to see what they have. Most recently I found a red-violet 3/4 sleeve Chico's top that I really like as well as a JJill navy cardigan. Working on average per item spending as I kept one top from JJill at a high price for a cotton (albeit organic) top.
Still want to find some inexpensive warm tops to improve what is in my GO BAG and replace some exercise tops.
7. I am thankful that every registered voter in California is mailed a ballot and can chose voting by mail, dropping off the completed ballot at a convenient location or voting in person. I walked to city hall and dropped mine off.
Finding a meaningful activity or hobby I can do outside of my home is a challenge for me, as well. I figure I will volunteer or something when I retire, but what to do in the meantime? I'll never meet any other people while introverting right where I sit...
ReplyDeleteI bet you could find a group related to your sewing or crafting interests. You last sentence gave me a good laugh and acknowledgement that I need to heed that as well.
DeleteZoom book club, anyone? :)
DeleteI sure would do a Zoom book club!!!
DeleteI'm pretty sure you know what to do to expand your social circle, and I know you live in an area replete with opportunities, so perhaps you are continuing to simply enjoy being near your family for now, which is perfectly A-OK!
ReplyDeleteI have my CA Ballot as well, which is one of my weekend To-Do's - it's pretty easy this time around with just one measure to vote on!
It was the easiest ballot ever!
DeleteMaking worthwhile social contacts takes time. I am sure you find your group soon.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thanks.
DeleteI have been thinking of you this week while I shop online for a dress to wear to grandson's wedding in December. So far I've ordered one to try on.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely to get to go to a grandson’s wedding! Good luck with the shopping.
DeleteCool Spider. It looks like one of those big garden spiders. Our ballots are filled out, too, and I'll drop them off tomorrow. i do hope it passes and we can get some redistricting done. On a positive note, trump did not get the Nobel peace prize!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd instead a Latino woman fighting for democracy won!!!
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