Jimmy Crack Corn and Nobody Cares: The Weekly Hodgepodge

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It's Thanksgiving week in the US of A so let's talk turkey. And by turkey I mean the elephant in the room because it's still 2020 and our blogs are a record of sorts of the times in which we live. Do you live in a state (or if you're outside the US, a country) that's instituted restrictions on the size of gatherings in your own home? What do we think about this? (keep it classy folks)

In Colorado, the rule is "personal gatherings limited to ten people, no more than two households."  I hope I'm wrong, but I seriously doubt Governor Polis is following those rules himself.  As we have seen with the governor of California and other public officials and well-to-do folks, they are great about giving speeches and mandates about what we who they consider beneath them should or shouldn't do, while doing exactly what they want to do.  I even temporarily unfollowed someone on social media I really admire and respect because while she was telling us we need to stay inside and wear our masks and blah, blah, blah, she's posting photos of her trips and gatherings to see family and friends.  As hypocritical a move as I've ever seen.  I got so frustrated with it that I posted this on social media:

I think the whole thing is ridiculous.  We've been asked for months to isolate.  Can we not be given the holidays as a concession?  I believe these restrictions are going to do nothing for reducing the virus, but increasing mental health issues and suicide.  The holidays are the absolute worst time to be isolated.  Sorry, folks, but "safety" is not always synonymous with "health."

Let's move in a cheerier direction. Will there be corn on your holiday dinner menu? How so? Cornbread-corn pudding-corn chips and dip-cornbread dressing/stuffing-corn chowder-or regular canned, frozen or fresh corn in a bowl...which of the 'corns’ listed is your favorite? 

Since I'm eating with friends (within the rules of course 😷 ), I have no idea what we're eating.  I don't even care, so long as I'm not alone. Out of the list, cornbread dressing is my favorite. 

What is there a cornucopia of in your home, job, or life currently? Sadness and depression.  Hey, you asked.

Have you ever quit something (such as a habit, a food, a time-sucker, a relationship) cold turkey? Is there something you need to quit cold turkey?

Not that I can think of.  I wish I had that kind of determination.  I need outer accountability to succeed at establishing or ceasing a habit.  I wrote about my disdain for being so weak here.

Insert your own random thought here. 

In case you're interested:

* My latest Five Minute Friday post is here.
* My latest Simple Woman's Daybook post is here.

* My latest Auntie's Workshop post is here.

Five Minute Friday: "Cancel."

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I'm tired of the cancel culture where people who think for themselves are "cancelled" by those who claim they want people to be free to think for themselves.

I'm tired of plans being cancelled.

I'm tired of needed items like toilet paper and paper towels being cancelled AGAIN.

Quite frankly, I'm pissed that our spring commencement might be cancelled.

I'm tired of fun being cancelled.

I'm tired of life being cancelled.

I'm tired of being tired of life being cancelled.

I'm so done with this.

How do I find joy in the midst of a cancelled life? 

I think I'm done...very done.

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Fifty - 11: The Weekly Hodgepodge

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It's the 11th day of the 11th month and bloggers often make lists on days like today. Let's go with a list of eleven things you're feeling grateful for today.

The sacrifice of Christ
A beautiful day
Clean drinking water
A hot shower
Food
Clothing
Shelter
A good job
My health
Technology that keeps me somewhat connected
A free country where we have the right to vote

 What's something you decided to do or act on at the '11th hour'?  

Sometimes my school assignments feel like they are at the 11th hour.  I start them in plenty of time, but can't seem to get them the way I want them until the final day they're due.

Apparently the Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe contains 11 herbs and spices. What's a dish you make that calls for exactly eleven ingredients? Feel free to share the list and/or recipe. 

All of my recipes take 10 items or less except my Red Velvet Cake recipe.  It takes 14 ingredients.

Something you remember about your 11-year old self? 

 

It was 1983 and I was in sixth grade.  Michael Jackson's Thriller had come out the year before and Purple Rain was on the way, along with the harsh transition from elementary to high school.  

The 11th of November is Veterans Day in the US of A. This is a day to honor those who have served their country in war or peace-dead or alive-although according to the government's website it's largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.  Memorial Day is when we honor military personnel who died in service to their country.  Share a thought relating to Veterans Day or tell us something about a Veteran you know-love-admire.

Insert your own random thought here. 

In case you're interested:

* My latest Five Minute Friday post is here.
* My latest Simple Woman's Daybook post is here.

* My latest Auntie's Workshop post is here.