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Monday, December 07, 2020

Photo Blogging Challenge (November 2020) – Thankful

I'm not sure how this year can be both moving at a snails pace as well as blowing on through to December already. Thanksgiving was a bit different this year, as I mentioned in the Food Blogging post, my wife tested positive for both COVID-19 and Flu B a few days before the holiday. So we spent it apart from family and even each other as I isolated myself to the guest room. Yet we still have plenty for which to be thankful.

We've had some gorgeous skies the last couple of months, the sun sets out our living room window so it can really catch your attention.
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My dad had another heart scare early this month, what kept in in the hospital for 38 days eight years ago only took 36 hours this time. Modern medicine is amazing. They were able to replace his aortic valve again without having to crack open his chest. And here he is just a handful of days later like nothing had ever happened and stronger than ever. 
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Sunrises like to show off a little bit too, sometimes.
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I'm thankful that despite all the added hardships, these two gentleman, who have been friends since kindergarten, were awarded their Eagle badges in a joint ceremony and that we were able to find a place that was willing to work with our social distancing requirements to honor and celebrate them. 
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Finally, but not really as I have much more to be thankful over, I am thankful for two wonderful yoga instructors who have shown me the ways of both the yin and the yang. The slow long stretches of yin yoga have really helped with joint issues and balance as I age, the vinyasa flows working on the yang side have helped build strength and stability.
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I'm also very thankful of PJ for continuing to host this challenge and for all of you who participate as well. I always enjoy seeing what the world looks like from your eyes!

Wednesday, December 02, 2020

Food Photo Challenge (November 2020): Plate it


I may take too many food photos. When I eat somewhere new or something new, I like to document what I've eaten. More for myself than anyone else. There have been times when I remembered a particular dish but not the details. It's nice to be able to find that info when I want it.

This is not one of those photos. Thanksgiving was quite different this year as on Wednesday, my wife tested positive for both COVID and Flu B. She was feeling bad so had already isolated a few days earlier. I'm still clear and she's doing much better. But, she was cooking most of the meal and having her parents over (they are in our pod as they live nearby and Amy sees them just about every day). So we took what food we had to her mom and her mom ended up cooking for us and preparing a take out for us to enjoy. The boys and I had a quiet meal in the dining room while Amy enjoyed Turkey in bed. Since my dad was also unable to visit, I couldn't go a Thanksgiving without my grandmother's cornbread dressing so I made my own for the first time. That's it in the middle of plate and why I have two different dressings. It turned out pretty good so I think I'll be able to carry on that tradition.

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