five days and five nights
Five Days and Five Nights
— left for Christmas shopping. How long can I wait? Four more days, I think.
I have said, maybe too many times, that I am not a shopper. Not just at Christmastime, but anytime.
For example, my granddaughter has a December birthday. What do you get a college student? I am out of the loop when it comes to fashion, music, or the popular trends of the times.
Happy Birthday, Jade! And Nikki, too.
Anyway, gift giving time is here again. What do I do this year. I can’t rely on Penney’s catalog anymore like I used to do when they were kids.
Money and gift cards seem so cold. But I think that is the way of the future for me. It would save my family a lot of hassle returning things I thought were "cool" and "neat".
It reminds me of the Christmas that Santa left a pair of boots by the fireplace for Kelly. She was too old to get a doll, or so I thought. I also thought those boots in the catalog were cool and neat. They looked like designer boots, high tops and braiding on the side.
Some things we never forget. Even now, thirty years later, the gift of "those dumb boots" sneaks into the conversation. Not by me.
What kind of fun can it be for everyone to be opening a piece of plastic or a money card.. How would it look with a few envelopes under the tree and no real presents.
If I give money, it might be spent a little here and there-- gas, groceries, a bill. If I give a gift card, do I get it at one place, or get several for different stores. And what stores would be the best. Do you see my dilemma?
Yes, we know the real meaning of Christmas. But, to be honest, gift giving is right up there. Just think of Black Friday.
How can I say Merry Christmas, I love you, with a piece of plastic? I guess I can. As well as a dumb pair of boots.
How about I attach the envelop to a small gift . I could get some of those pretty gift bags everyone is using now. The only problem with that is, by the time I get stocking stuffers, and try to find small gifts, I’m shopping! And probably buying dumb stuff.
Don’t worry about me. I’ll figure it out. I always do. Some years are better than others.. The family will survive my gift giving. They always do.
What really counts is to be together, if possible. For one day and one night, leave the problems behind. Keep smiling and enjoy. Merry Christmas.
There is still time to add to the holiday menu. We like to add something new, and it is hard to decide what to try, especially a side dish.
This asparagus was on the menu for a wedding reception. I think it would fit into any holiday meal It would be great to take to a potluck.
Marinated Asparagus
you will need:
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, end trimmed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 T canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted
Fill a large frying pan with 2 inches of water
Bring to a rolling boil
Plunge the asparagus into the water and remove after one minute
Drain immediately and pat dry
Place asparagus in a 13 x 9 casserole dish
In a separate bowl, whisk vigorously remaining ingredients except nuts
Pour over asparagus. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
To serve, drain the marinade and place asparagus on a serving dish
Sprinkle with the nuts
The nuts make this dish crunchy and delicious
Enjoy
— left for Christmas shopping. How long can I wait? Four more days, I think.
I have said, maybe too many times, that I am not a shopper. Not just at Christmastime, but anytime.
For example, my granddaughter has a December birthday. What do you get a college student? I am out of the loop when it comes to fashion, music, or the popular trends of the times.
Happy Birthday, Jade! And Nikki, too.
Anyway, gift giving time is here again. What do I do this year. I can’t rely on Penney’s catalog anymore like I used to do when they were kids.
Money and gift cards seem so cold. But I think that is the way of the future for me. It would save my family a lot of hassle returning things I thought were "cool" and "neat".
It reminds me of the Christmas that Santa left a pair of boots by the fireplace for Kelly. She was too old to get a doll, or so I thought. I also thought those boots in the catalog were cool and neat. They looked like designer boots, high tops and braiding on the side.
Some things we never forget. Even now, thirty years later, the gift of "those dumb boots" sneaks into the conversation. Not by me.
What kind of fun can it be for everyone to be opening a piece of plastic or a money card.. How would it look with a few envelopes under the tree and no real presents.
If I give money, it might be spent a little here and there-- gas, groceries, a bill. If I give a gift card, do I get it at one place, or get several for different stores. And what stores would be the best. Do you see my dilemma?
Yes, we know the real meaning of Christmas. But, to be honest, gift giving is right up there. Just think of Black Friday.
How can I say Merry Christmas, I love you, with a piece of plastic? I guess I can. As well as a dumb pair of boots.
How about I attach the envelop to a small gift . I could get some of those pretty gift bags everyone is using now. The only problem with that is, by the time I get stocking stuffers, and try to find small gifts, I’m shopping! And probably buying dumb stuff.
Don’t worry about me. I’ll figure it out. I always do. Some years are better than others.. The family will survive my gift giving. They always do.
What really counts is to be together, if possible. For one day and one night, leave the problems behind. Keep smiling and enjoy. Merry Christmas.
There is still time to add to the holiday menu. We like to add something new, and it is hard to decide what to try, especially a side dish.
This asparagus was on the menu for a wedding reception. I think it would fit into any holiday meal It would be great to take to a potluck.
Marinated Asparagus
you will need:
1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, end trimmed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 T canola oil
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts, lightly toasted
Fill a large frying pan with 2 inches of water
Bring to a rolling boil
Plunge the asparagus into the water and remove after one minute
Drain immediately and pat dry
Place asparagus in a 13 x 9 casserole dish
In a separate bowl, whisk vigorously remaining ingredients except nuts
Pour over asparagus. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
To serve, drain the marinade and place asparagus on a serving dish
Sprinkle with the nuts
The nuts make this dish crunchy and delicious
Enjoy
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