Monday, November 20, 2023

Getting a Jump On It

 Mom and dad have always liked to splutter and blitch about premature holiday decorating no matter where they've lived. It seems each year it gets earlier and earlier that some people put up their Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween yard adornments just a bit too early, am I right? And don't even get dad going on his opinion of those obnoxious oversized inflatables (no offense to anyone). So mom and dad were recently strolling down the sidewalk over in Allentown, NJ when they came upon a house with this festive display in the front yard-


Mom had recently seen a similar photo somewhere, and they thought it was hilarious to see this one up close and in person. 

Here's hoping everyone's Thanksgiving Day is as safe, warm and pleasant as it can be, and be careful if you're in the path of that storm system that's a-brewing. 

Monday, November 6, 2023

Doot, Doot, Doo, Lookin' Out My Back Door

 

Yeah, a nod to CCR, one of mom's favorite bands. And yeah, that is our back door- sliders, actually, and one of my new places to sit and gaze at whatever's happening out there. And just for variety even though it doesn't match the lyrics:
Our front door has a full glass storm door, so I get to safely see up close all the goings-on out that way, too.