DECEMBER 17

December 17th 2017

Sunday lunch
with a surprise set of visitors.

John and I headed over early

so Dad could get a few extra minutes

to work on Mom's homemade gift.

We got done JUST in time

to get it put away so she did not see it,

and just in time

to see my nephew and his fiancée

come to visit!

My week for lunch,

so chicken, buns, coleslaw and wedges

with 2 trays of homemade desserts.

It was very nice.

Got Mom off tot he theater in time,

while John and and I 

headed out to hand deliver some cards.

Home again,

John was off to his workshop

to help Judy finish a gift,

and I was busy finishing a few projects

around here LIKE PEANUT BRITTLE.

I had so much success last year

that I think I was due

for epic failure this year!

Fourth and fifth try turned out perfect.

I made a couple extra homemade gifts tonight,

wrapped a few things

and crashing around 10:30.

Tomorrow is convert-a-cookie day.

We don't bake,

we take ordinary cookies 

and turn them into delightful,

edible,

artwork.

Tinsel

is a type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice, consisting of thin strips of sparkling material attached to a thread. When in long narrow strips not attached to thread, it is called "lametta", and emulates icicles. It was originally a metallic garland for Christmas decoration. The modern production of tinsel typically involves plastic, and is used particularly to decorate Christmas trees. It may be hung from ceilings or wrapped around statues, lampposts, and so on. Modern tinsel was invented in Nuremberg, Germany, in 1610, and was originally made of shredded silver.

Good night from John Street