Gerrit Cole joins the Yankees

Great news. Now bring us that ring - you know, the one we should have had in 2017 except the Astros were dirty rotten lying cheats that should be banned from the post-season for the next decade.

Nope. Nuh-uh.

 Nope. My kid’s phone will remain on them 100% of the time. If you catch them using it, then you can punish them. Until then, they’ll keep it on them. Parents, re think rolling over on these phone rules. Their phones are their most immediate means of help in an emergency. If it’s locked in their locker or with their teacher it’s of no use to them. If in doubt look into the most recent events, the KIDS with phones are calling 911 most of the time!

- Lisa

A Gift

So the oldest wrote a thank you note for a professor who’s class she enjoyed, and got a gift. I’m impressed I don’t remember liking any of my college classes THAT much

- Lisa

Knives Out

Knives Out is brilliant and a joy to watch. The ensemble cast carries the movie almost exclusively through dialogue but it still moves at the speed of light.  Well worth the ticket price!

Some Boys

 Some boys are so dumb

I couldn’t see my son or husband participating in anything so ridiculous [as the stuff I see online] and that makes me happy. I’m embarrassed for the women in their lives.

- Lisa

The Christmas Tree Mom

Some moms want to be known for their clean house or their amazing home cooked meals. I want to be known for my Christmas tree. One day Lil Junie bringing her newest boyfriend over, “wait to til you see their tree!”. Maybe 18 feet tall, and 1,000’s of lights. Lol speak it into existence, right?! - Lisa

Happy St. Nick's!

Happy St. Nick's Day!

Ugly Sweater Cookies

 Creative! “Ugly sweater” decorating kits at Walmart. Junie and her friend did a great job! So cute! - Lisa

Ready for St. Nick

We’re ready for St Nick’s visit. Definitely need to re- do initials in gold for next year, the red is barely visible. But it’s up

Edit: added to the star some holiday pics, not sure I prefer it but I’m keeping it for this year.

Edit 2: redid the stockings.....it’s coming along lol

- Lisa

 Can I just say I’m thankful that there’s no admin on my personal fb page? Lol - Lisa

A Message from Lisa

 So I’ve been dragging my feet on holiday prep and generally down-trodden and anxiety ridden about the upcoming holidays all together, but I feel it turning a corner. The ability of music to heal is powerful. Two of my favorite Christmas songs played back to back this morning...seconds after I dropped off the middle two and was alone (rare).

No other song makes my body, heart and soul react like “oh night divine”. Never have I heard the following lyrics and not had it affect me.

FALL ON YOUR KNEES

Oh hear the angels' voices

Oh night divine

O night when Christ was born

So I let the full reaction hit me as I was alone in the car. Rejoiced in every note, tears free flowing.

Then...another favorite, Mariah’s “All I want for Christmas”. First, broken down and humbled in gratitude then lifted up and tapping my toes in joy...all in a 7 minute span.

So, if you were feeling how I was...my hope for you is whatever has the power to lighten life’s load for you reveals itself to you today, or soon, so you can fully enjoy your holiday prep and celebration (however that looks for you). Life’s hard but it’s worth it!

- Lisa

YaYa

 The oldest of my beauties

Goodbye Chaco :(

RIP Chaco. Best dog EVER. And everyone knows I’m NOT a dog person, but Chaco was different! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The neighborhood dog. The family that owned Chaco and shared him so graciously, also owned Simon the neighborhood cat. We were so blessed to know them both. Chaco’s family has been struck by tragedy before and I’m praying they’ve met their sadness quota for a long while! 😞 - Lisa

Goodbye Chaco

 RIP you wonderful doggy. you'll be missed by so so many. I really wish I could give you one last walk around the block, chaco - Junie

It's Funny, but it's Also True

Lulu:

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Bloody Genius by John Sandford

"Bloody Genius" is bloody good. #johnsandford #virgilflowers

Ah. THAT'S why lol

This must be why my wife is so unhappy all the time. #icanthelpimbeautiful

Blue Moon by Lee Child

Easily one of the worst Reacher novels; certainly in the bottom two or three. A weak incentive for action, idiotic victims, a disjointed plot, a death toll larger than some Civil War battles, and allies that sound like Reacher clones. Pfui. Skip it.

The Elephant in the Room

The Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich Debacle

So Dan tried to get the Popeyes sandwiches but instead got yelled at, so he yelled back. No sandwiches for us. Giving up, it just ain’t worth it!

Employee was not responding to the microphone so he pulled up and she told him she's the only one working. He said but you could let your customers know that so they don't just sit there. Manager came screaming he has no right to disrespect her employees blah blah. He called her some choice words and left.

[in the meantime I left and got sandwiches from Hothead Chicken]

Best chicken sandwich ever. First time for the sandwiches. “Nashville” level spice. Omg so good! Why we were even trying for Popeyes with hot head around the corner?!

OMG. Seriously. So good!

- Lisa

Some people man

This idiot (who just watched a '50's film about heroin) wins the Boomer award for the day.

Stagecraft

theatre stagecraft 214 class in front of our beautiful set 🥺 - YaYa

Not Gonna Happen

According to someone who claims to be on a Spanish-language news group,  "Mexico" is worried the brutal murder of the American women and children will lead to a US invasion and occupation of northern Mexico. I put the country in quotes bc it's probably a dozen paranoids, and certainly not the whole nation.

Young Love

Well Dan was right about  Smiley nd his new “friend” [CeeCee]. He said a few days ago “they’re gonna be more then friends “. I said “nah, strictly friend zoned”. The relationship has been confirmed ❤️❤️. - Lisa