GOBBLE GOBBLE

    Perched on the sideboard in my dining room are several woodland creatures, overseeing the preparations and waiting to hold turkey, stuffing, and other delicious side dishes.   The deep wells on the huge Woodland Spode turkey platter hold all the juices from the tasty bird! But not from this bird!  He’s a guest.    Serving spoons and plates…

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HARVEST TABLE

HARVEST TIME   The harvest table is warm and rich, in the colors of the autumn fields and leaves …   … bountiful with the vegetables so  carefully tended to through the spring and summer.     All through the crispy spring and hot summer the Scarecrow stands in the fields, keeping watch day and night over the crops.    The…

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A LETTER IN MY BOX

In my foyer is a chest with two drawers full of beautiful cards and writing papers.         *****   Even though I am always happy to open my email and find notes and pictures from my friends and my blogging buddies, I am thrilled when I open the mailbox at the end of the driveway and find…

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