11/29/2020 7:29 am There is a perfect red rose outside the Family room. It is beautiful. Last week quiet and somewhat eventful. I cooked my first 14.5 lb. turkey. Terri, next door, coached and mentored. It turned out great. Lots of leftovers. Two bags in freezer and 1 bag of bits in fridge for sandwiches. Birthday on Tuesday. Thursday, Thanksgiving. Alison and Austin went to Uncle Mark's. On Friday, all went to Austin's parents. They are a great family. Trent, Amanda and Elson were down from Maryland. To think, last year, we were all in Kauai. This year with the virus, it is different, quiet, masks, etc. Sloane came over and brought me pizza and salad for a birthday lunch. She is a wonderful person, has a huge heart and is a dear friend. Yesterday, which was Saturday, I handed out wafers at church for virtual service today at 10 a. Today, walk, shop for salmon at Safeway. Kay and Reiner come home from vacation soon. Seems like they have been away forever. Got the T-Fal out on the counter to make meals. First will be steak, baked potato and mushrooms. Dixon virtual Christmas is on December 12. I am organizing a church retreat for next Fall in the Sierra. The weather is perfect, blue sky, sunny. Thank you dear God for my blessings.