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As you know from my last post, my camera bit the dust and I had to rely on others for Thanksgiving pictures.  However, Santa came a little early and... I now have a new  refurbished Canon SX600HS, thanks to my son-in-law who researched the best deals for me. My intention for holiday decorating was to put up a tree and hang a wreath on the door. Day by day that turned into a little more, and then a little more until I had hauled way too many decorations down from the third floor. I forged ahead with a bauble here and some shiny beads there until the place started closing in on me.  Some of what you see was dialed back later when I regained my senses.   This is one of those places.  I started with the bowl of pink ornaments and then added the silver trees and candles.  Next came the white beads and after taking this picture, I added white pine cones. Maybe it was my mood and not the decorations.  Who knows for sure, but I removed everyt...

Thanksgiving Holiday 2011 is history. It's a little difficult to destroy the carefully arranged centerpiece and pack away the fall colors so quickly.  But the rush is on to prepare for Christmas, so no time to dally.  As I disassembled the mantle, I wondered if a cleaner, more simple display would not have worked just as well. I thought the same thing about the food.  Fewer desserts next year might not be a bad idea.  Left over dessert is really testing the will power. These cute little acorns I saw on pinterest, however, deserve an encore. The cranberry salad is a long standing family tradition and I'm in favor of a double batch next year.  There was just not quite enough left over. The apricot sweet potatoes were prepared by my sister, Marg.  They will both be welcomed back next Thanksgiving. The brussel sprouts were a risky new addition to this year's menu.  They were meant as nod to healthy eating...sort of an absolution of gluttony....