How do you pronounce Thanksgiving? The newscasters said in the south that we emphasize the ‘Thanks’ but some other parts of the nation put emphasis on ‘giving.”
Good morning, all, a beautiful foggy damp morning here. Currently about thirty four but expecting fifty.
Today three year old joins four at being four. They will stay four together until mid January. And today we all learn if the divorce is final and a plan for custody from the judge.
So many fires here lately. Now a historic plantation home in the Stone Mountain Park area has been destroyed by an overnight fire. This was a home full of antiques for tours. An arson investigation is underway.
We had a fire (maybe arson) under one of our major downtown LA freeways, really messing everything up for a lot of people as it is now closed indefinitely. -dj
Yes Peter, they’re the real thing. The blood red eyes are creepy. If you look close you’ll see the female between the 2 males. Her colors are more muted, so she blends in.
I got my surgery date. Dec 15th. Christmas on bed rest is unappealing, but being cancer free outweighs that.
For obvious reason, after the 14th there will be a few days of no new posts with me spending 5 to 7 days in the hospital. Cheryl will try to pop in and give you all an update when surgery is over. When new posts show, you’ll know I’m home from the hospital resting. 🙂
Thanks for the update, AJ. Prayers in advance that all goes smoothly and for a little discomfort and pain as possible. As you said, the outcome surely is worth all of that. -dj
Yes, AJ, getting the cancer out is a big relief. And it is good to have a date set. We have done hospitals during the holiday season and everyone seems to make extra effort to be sure it is a better than expected experience. You know you will be lifted to the Lord by many before, during, and after surgery.
Much love to you, too, AJ, in Christ who has brought us all together as His family.
Pretty cool graphic/map of LA’s former rancho territories. I’m “Rancho” San Pedro toward the bottom. M was also Rancho San Pedro back in the day.
Interestingly, there is still actually a “Rancho San Pedro” — it’s the name of the oldest public housing project in LA and is set to be redeveloped in the years ahead as the housing was originally constructed for WWII housing for shipbuilders.
I sat THANKS giving emphasis on the thanks…I also say TENA see for TN!! How is it that the holiday creeped up on us so quickly??!
Husband had breakfast with his buddy this morning, came home and said “I think I’ll drive up and check out WY” He was off in less than a half hour!! Maybe this will help get it out of his system…or perhaps I will be moving!!😂
Aj thanks for updating us…praying always and I put that date on my calendar….you are so loved…
Wandering Views 
Are those decoys or the real deal?
We’re getting unseasonable warm temps today upper 60s – low 70s. Going to look for new flooring material for the kitchen/dining room.
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Good morning!
A friend shared an interesting article on homeschooling:
https://www.axios.com/2023/11/12/homeschooling-rates-us-increase-post-pandemic
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Morning! The sunrise was majestic this morning!! The entire sky was brilliant orange…what a beautiful greeting to this day!!
This is the day our Lord hath made indeed! ☀️
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How do you pronounce Thanksgiving? The newscasters said in the south that we emphasize the ‘Thanks’ but some other parts of the nation put emphasis on ‘giving.”
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Raining!
Fire season officially ended! Dodged the bullet three years in a row.
Thanks be to God.
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In other news, a surprising story I unearthed about the result of Jesus spitting into the mud to heal a blind man.
https://www.michelleule.com/2023/11/14/jesus-spit/
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Good morning, all, a beautiful foggy damp morning here. Currently about thirty four but expecting fifty.
Today three year old joins four at being four. They will stay four together until mid January. And today we all learn if the divorce is final and a plan for custody from the judge.
mumsee
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Rain will be coming our way, too, later this week.
Feels like there’s something in my eye (the most recent cataract surgery eye. Hmmm. Used eye drops and trying to blink it away.
And today I am, really this time, back to work. -dj
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Yay, I killed a mosquito. -dj
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We’re back to warmer than normal for a few days, but no mosquitos.
I hope that sensation goes away, Dj.
Praying about the court case.
That was an interesting story, Michelle.
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Janice – We put the emphasis on the “giving” syllables of “Thanksgiving”.
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We seem to say it as two words thanks and giving. No emphasis on either, just on the ‘giv’
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Yeah, that’s how I should have explained it. The main emphasis is on “giv”, and it could sound like two separate words.
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It’s really hard for me to pronounce it the other way, lol. I have tried several times.
I just heard that the Braves are trying get a Dodger’s pitcher by telling him he will be the highest paid playrr on the team.
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So many fires here lately. Now a historic plantation home in the Stone Mountain Park area has been destroyed by an overnight fire. This was a home full of antiques for tours. An arson investigation is underway.
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Yep, thanks-GIV-ing.
How is that coming up so fast?
-dj
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We had a fire (maybe arson) under one of our major downtown LA freeways, really messing everything up for a lot of people as it is now closed indefinitely. -dj
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Sorry to hear about the loss of those antiques and the historic property, Janice. -dj
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Yes Peter, they’re the real thing. The blood red eyes are creepy. If you look close you’ll see the female between the 2 males. Her colors are more muted, so she blends in.
Aj
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OK, let’s try this again.
I got my surgery date. Dec 15th. Christmas on bed rest is unappealing, but being cancer free outweighs that.
For obvious reason, after the 14th there will be a few days of no new posts with me spending 5 to 7 days in the hospital. Cheryl will try to pop in and give you all an update when surgery is over. When new posts show, you’ll know I’m home from the hospital resting. 🙂
Love you folks,
Aj
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Thanks for the update, AJ. Prayers in advance that all goes smoothly and for a little discomfort and pain as possible. As you said, the outcome surely is worth all of that. -dj
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Yes, AJ, getting the cancer out is a big relief. And it is good to have a date set. We have done hospitals during the holiday season and everyone seems to make extra effort to be sure it is a better than expected experience. You know you will be lifted to the Lord by many before, during, and after surgery.
Much love to you, too, AJ, in Christ who has brought us all together as His family.
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Art turned on NCIS Sydney. Anyone else watching?
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Oh, I forgot that was on tonight, but I probably can catch it as we’re a couple hours behind you. Thanks for the reminder, Janice.
-dj
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Pretty cool graphic/map of LA’s former rancho territories. I’m “Rancho” San Pedro toward the bottom. M was also Rancho San Pedro back in the day.
Interestingly, there is still actually a “Rancho San Pedro” — it’s the name of the oldest public housing project in LA and is set to be redeveloped in the years ahead as the housing was originally constructed for WWII housing for shipbuilders.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-3kXnJaoAA2GlR?format=jpg&name=medium
-dj
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I sat THANKS giving emphasis on the thanks…I also say TENA see for TN!! How is it that the holiday creeped up on us so quickly??!
Husband had breakfast with his buddy this morning, came home and said “I think I’ll drive up and check out WY” He was off in less than a half hour!! Maybe this will help get it out of his system…or perhaps I will be moving!!😂
Aj thanks for updating us…praying always and I put that date on my calendar….you are so loved…
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