Monthly Archives: December 2020

What’s on the menu tonight?

Posted on December 30, 2020 by barbaraehardy

I swear, we think about food more than anything else. That’s pathetic, I know, but it is what it is. So, what are we eating these days? This is the week’s menu: Monday: Meatloaf accompanied by a huge tossed salad … Continue reading →

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The birds will see us through

Posted on December 27, 2020 by barbaraehardy

Birdwatching grows more and more interesting to us. For once we have time (and therefore, have developed the patience) for serious birdwatching. We feed them, we watch them, we read about them, and in general are becoming quite the birders. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2020 by barbaraehardy

The last time I celebrated Christmas with family was when I lived in Michigan…so that’s seven years! Don and I have created our own tradition of having a special meal, doing some activity or other together, although this year it … Continue reading →

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Grandmother Elmendorf

Posted on December 19, 2020 by barbaraehardy

My grandmother Elmendorf was born on this day in 1885, in South Africa, where she lived with her grandparents. Her father had been killed in a horseback riding accident, so she was left with her grands while her mother went … Continue reading →

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A good night’s sleep at last

Posted on December 16, 2020 by barbaraehardy

The Electoral college did it’s job; showed us that the democratic process does, indeed, work. Biden will be the 46th president. That soothing, low-key, but knowledgeable person is like a breath of fresh air. No more name calling, rage tweeting, … Continue reading →

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Holidays

Posted on December 10, 2020 by barbaraehardy

Having moved more or less constantly during my adult life, I have had to learn how to celebrate holidays both with and without family. At first the ‘without’ was hard, but over the years I have learned how to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Noel

Posted on December 6, 2020 by barbaraehardy

It’s Noel’s birthday today (I won’t say how old). She’s as confined up there in Michigan as we are down south. Since they are a family of four, all home, they can have at least a semblance of a party! … Continue reading →

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Some days are better than others

Posted on December 3, 2020 by barbaraehardy

Most days I’m ok with being basically a shut-in. Some days, not so much…in fact, not at all. Yesterday was one of those. I longed to join my sister and her group for a birthday luncheon, but I’m not comfortable … Continue reading →

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