I had a lovely Thanksgiving starting with mimosas and egg casserole with the newspaper ads at Walt's and ending with a big dinner at Walt's. In between I baked my famous Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Apples. We had a satisfying number of people present: my family and Walt's in-laws, kids of all ages and generations. The turkey was fabulous and I didn't care who won the football games. What could be better?

Today Mark and Walt moved a couple of things from Mom's house and rearranged things at my house to suit me. I sorted out my new upstairs office. I'm ready to open and dissect broken computers. I'm not the least regretful about not doing any kami-kaze shopping today.

Mark left this afternoon and took Daisy with him. I almost asked him to leave her. She is so sweet and well behaved. But I decided living back at home is risk enough for now. Daisy is a small "cattle dog mix." She weighs about 35#, is tri-color except for a blue streak on her nose and is self feeding, something of a novelty for a lab lover. She was Mark's dog originally but I got her when he lived in the fraternity house in college and I refused to give her back.


Bernadette & Richard skype called from New Zealand to send Thanksgiving wishes and we had a fine webcam session with Harrison. Little HB had his first haircut today. I don't remember any sportscars in the Friendly Barbershop where my kids got their haircuts.

I'm getting my head prepared for the next period in this game. I have moved home because I need to live like a healthy person. Mom & Dad need to live their lives too. I don't feel very patient exactly about the process, but it is a process. Just meet each new challenge as it comes.

I believe in the collective subconscious. So y'all need to get your heads in the game too. I want the positive vibes going on around me. This is going to be okay.

~Cathi