Some people show off their kids and grandkids. Some people show off their cats and houseplants

a little over 6 hours of sleep.


Christmas cactuses. Probably I could keep personal care products out of the frame
The Christmas cactus again

Writing an email left me exhausted and in tears. Not necessarily a bad thing but definitely motivation just to GO TO BED.


LAUNDRY????? The Laundry has not returned. The "Sudster" has responded only once to texts. The return of laundry is long overdue. There was an excuse about app issues. Bank transaction issues look reasonable and appropriate. But no ETA for return of clothing.


Other than that, the title is about icebreakers and comes with implied strongly divided about pineapple on pizza.


And my heart is full and I feel very blessed but as usual the rest of life beckons AND I still need to process the weekend.


I THINK my mother and I have solved Thanksgiving. I want turkey and stuffing SOMEHOW but I want Mom to feast with her neighbors. I will go visit in the afternoon and figure out turkey another time. My sister's fam will do whatever. And I will invite self but not Mom to go see friends in Lynnwood another time.

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