A new year finally

 Hello on this first Saturday of the new year....2021 finally arrived and I was actually awake but did not watch the Times Square event. We did begin but Alan and I just could not adjust to the format...or the performers. Today is cloudy and cool but not bad. Anyway on to better things. There are a couple of FB pages that encourage and support. One of them, maybe more encourage a Yearly Word instead of resolutions. My Word of Affirmation for 2021 is Thankful. There has been so much negativity that I want to really focus on the good. Each day I will think of one thing to be thankful for...being positive!

Meet Alan's Yeti. Look closely and you can see his eyes the 3 "bumps" are the top of his head. Santa knows that Alan and I kid about the hunt for the Yeti all the time so now he can prove there is one...eventually. At the present he is loosing his shell. I will keep you picture posted.

One other thing I got for Christmas was this handy attachment for my mixer. I love my Mandolin but I think Alan worries every time I use it. He thinks this is safer. Next might be a past attachment?! 

Arizona is still high in Covid numbers and trying to be safe is the normal. I do my best. When I think about those who do follow the rules, like EvaP and then are those diagnosed with it and then pass on quickly, well, it scares me a little. I am grateful that she did not suffer as many others are. Wear your mask and keep distance... 

I ask that you keep a lovely friend back in RI in your thoughts... she is doing well after breast surgery and treatment but still a bit more special thought is always good. Lisa is not feeling well...so add her to your thoughts as well. 

The list gets long 💗. 

Finally most of our mailed packages have arrived...for New Years! There is still one out there...DebbieB it is on the way to Canada I am sure. Thank you for the caring thoughts on my not feeling well. It mainly is because of a med snafu and the fact that I now will be seeing a new PCP on Monday. Not taking an important medication for a week now really causes havoc. Tired, light-headed, headache and vertigo... not pleasant but it could be worse. Once again that Household Faiery has not appeared so I am off to swish and fluff in the laundry area. Can't find the coffee barrister either so I will make my own coffee. Thank you for stopping by. I am lucky to count you as my friend. Thank you for the kind words and thoughts and your friendship. See, my Word of Affirmation...Thankful!

Coming up in a post soon...The Tumbleweed story!

I love gadgets...

Last week when my sis Lynowl sent me the package, she included this

a gadget for one of my favorite foods...radishes. It has no directions but the picture is clear enough of what to do. Did I mention it is sharp? Well it is... but never the mind... it does cut the radish into a "flower" of sorts. The writing on the box is in German and it is from West Germany.
Why sis bought this is not known...I did ask her. She bought it quite some time ago... the shop is no longer open and the price tag is still on it, $12.95. I love to et radishes in a salad, on a sandwich or just in hand. Anyway, it is now in my gadget bowl with several other things.
Last night my friend Sherry and I had a very nice dinner at Applebee's... we were there 2 hours! Good food and wonderful conversation. I have this Saturday off... not a usual schedule, but I even have next Saturday off.  No plans... but those are the best plans to take the day as it is. Mr H is feeling so much better. I think we will finish trimming the Ficus this weekend. The temps here yesterday were a record for the date--- 93 and today's temp maybe 94. I will be enjoying the weekend outside for sure. Already had the house air on and of course in the car. The flowers in the garden are blooming... I will show a few pictures tomorrow. I have been stitching but no pictures to post..... I smell the fresh brewed coffee is ready so off I go. Welcome to new friends and thank you all for the kind words. Enjoy your day.
hugs from me to you....