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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Such a Pretty Face - Our Lily

 Good morning,

 Such a pretty face.  That is our sweet, innocent trouble maker Lily.  

At three years old, she manages to get into so many things from digging in the garden, to pulling freshly wrapped gifts from the dining room table.  

Then, after doing something she shouldn't, she gives us those sweet puppy dog eyes.

It works every time....

She is lucky she is so cute!

Lois

Saturday, November 14, 2026

More Sushi for Birthdays

 Good morning,

The plan was to take lots of pictures on Thursday.  We had a joint birthday dinner for son Don and daughter Catherine at Tokyo Restaurant - a favorite place.  Don's and Catherine's birthdays are eleven days (and two years) apart.

We ordered Salmon and Pork dinners, and, of course, sushi.  I had planned to take images of the great dinners AND the sushi, but failed in my plans.  When the dinners arrived, we all dug in.  When the sushi arrived, Catherine reminded me to take a picture.

So, here's the birthday sushi.  It was great!

Happy Birthday, again, to Catherine and Don. 

All the best,

Lois

Friday, November 13, 2026

Package Deliveries


Good morning,

I don't understand why delivery people can't get packages to the front porch.  

Here's a perfect delivery for Friday the 13th:  A package delivered to the steps where someone could easily fall on it. I don't understand why delivery people can get so near, yet be so far....

This was not an Amazon delivery this time.

Nope, I'm not superstitious, just careful.  ;)

All the best,

Lois

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Peace Lily

 Good morning,

I just love the beauty and grace of Peace Lilies.  This beauty just bloomed in our dining room window garden. I positioned the drapery behind it to provide contrast for the image.

Enjoy!

Lois

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Fungus Among Us

 Good morning,

Kjell snapped this image of a clump of mushrooms near the bottom of our driveway.  He asked if we're ready for mushroom soup.

Uh, noooooo.  Don't think so!   

I'll get my 'shrooms from Kroger, thanks.

:),

Lois

Monday, November 9, 2026

Lamb and Cabbage

 Good morning,

This past weekend we had our first freeze of the season.  It was the perfect time to enjoy lamb and cabbage prepared the Norwegian way.

Of course, Kjell is the expert in this department.  This is quite simple to prepare and very delicious to eat!  It's just cabbage cooked with chunks of lamb with a little pepper added.  Long, slow cooking is the trick to make it so very tender and delicious.

Thanks, Sweetie, this was scrumptious!

Love you,

Lois