Good Health

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because (1) there's no six weeks, or longer, build up of expectations; (2) no costumes; (3) no gifts to buy or make; (4) no decorating the whole house inside and out; (5) no parties, concerts, or other obligations to attend; (6) it is a simple holiday that has my favorite things: family and food. What more could you want?

I haven't blogged for a long time so I thought I could get back into it by posting each day of November something I'm grateful for.

Day One - Thirty Days of Thanksgiving

I'm grateful that at age 67 years, 10 months, I have good health. I'm not on any medications; I have no chronic disease, no problems that affect my ability to take care of myself and my home. It's a blessing that comes from a combination of good genes (thank you Mom and Dad), and clean living (no alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, or other drugs), and actually liking foods that are health giving, such as whole grains, legumes, vegetables, etc.

Mother's Day Joy

 

Five grandchildren! Is there anything more joyful for our old age?

New Years' Joy

Rose and Nana Rozann (aka Rozy)

Please welcome Rose, born January 1 at 1:26 AM. Yes, she has red hair like the Nana she was named for. I'm overwhelmed at such a sweet blessing! I was named for my Nana - Rose Hansen, and now my newest grandchild is named Rose after me. We've come full circle.

A Little Christmas Joy!

Christmas with Nana!

The magic of Christmas comes through children. They are so innocent, hopeful, and charmed by simple things like lights and music. Children remind us of the Baby Jesus, the Christ Child. So sweet and lovable.

These precious cherubs came for a family dinner and gift exchange on Sunday. They will be traveling to Idaho to their other grandparents for the actual Christmas day. 

"The corn is as high as an elephant's eye . . ."

Have you ever wondered how tall corn grows? From the roadway or highway it looks about three to four feet tall. NOPE!

Rozy in a field near Red Rock Falls Park, Minnesota

I am about 5'6" tall, standing on the same ground next to the corn. WOW! You could get lost in there. Well, if you could even get in there. The plants are so close together only raccoons can crawl through the stalks on the ground. But now you know.