Merry Christmas!

My Christmas dinner has been prepared; my ham is in the crockpot, stuffing ( yes I know it is for turkey) is in the oven along with the green bean casserole. The sweet potatoes are cooking in brown sugar and butter until they go in the over, too. And I have no guests coming.

​I decided that although I am alone, no male neighbors with nowhere to go, I would just cook for me. I will have enough food to last me to the New Year and beyond. I can reheat and then cook black-eyed peas and greens, another tradition to ensure good luck and prosperity.

​I also had "Toy Story" on while cooking, another tradition. Now "The Nightmare Before Christmas is on while I typed this. I have been hoping my favorites, "The Bishop's Wife" and the old "Scrooge" come on today. They were on last night. I can only hope for a repeat.

​Riley has been napping and will want to go out soon. So my day now is on automatic. My neighbors came by yesterday, but today they are with families. I was asked to join in, but I feel like a 5th wheel. They do not make me feel that way; I just feel that way.

​Anyway, I am in my Christmas, mode and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.