I had planned on spending the holiday alone with the dogs and taking them down to the river. But then last week Ellen invited me to her parent's house again and I said yes. I enjoyed my time with them last year and this year was much of the same, only better. I picked up around the front yard and left for the get-together at 2:40pm.
I made sure I didn't eat too much, though. I had a modest serving of dark turkey meat, spinach, and Becca's excellent gravy. I did a lot of talking this time, at times feeling that I was controlling the dialogue. Usually I listen more than talk, but tonight I was in fine form. Ellen's dad Jerry was a pastor after he retired from the Navy and his listening skills are excellent. His fine sense of humor and his positive thinking also help people relax.
Ellen and I walked around the neighborhood to admire the lighted homes decked out in Christmas lights. By the end of the month the entire street will be a tourist drive-through, but tonight it was just a few stand-out homes. It felt good to walk out in the crisp, cool air and to wish other passers-by a joyous holiday.
I didn't get back home until 8:30pm to a very quiet and dark neighborhood, lighted only by a 3/4 moon.
I had locked my keys inside the truck earlier. Now I have to set aside a call for AAA to get my truck door open. Just great.
No comments:
Post a Comment