I fed 17 people today. And giving thanks that they all were with me laughing, loving and making this day more wonderful than I could ever ask for, is enough for me. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
I’m not sure how many people know what the “J” in Stacey J. stands for. It’s Jean. I’m named after my mom’s sister Jeanie. Actually her name was Gloria Jean, but no one called her that. She died in a car accident on her way home from college. For Thanksgiving. So, growing up, for my...
I am ever so thankful for this old house. Particularly the kitchen. It’s not a dream kitchen. It has a few modern things in it, but living in the old house I like to respect that it is an old house. I don’t want to make everything new. (Though hopefully in the next year it will get...
(I can’t seem to get these posted at night, so this is also for yesterday.) I’m thankful for a day of awesome labor. I’m thankful for the physical ability to do it as I know there are so many people in the world who don’t have that kind of ability. I’m also thankful for...
It’s about to start. Thanksgiving cooking. I think I have the menu all together. We have a good mixture of good ol’ stand-bys (green bean casserole, pumpkin pie, canned cranberries (raise your hand if you eat canned cranberries and love them?!) ) But there is always something new and awesome every year as well. I...