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One of the "perks" of being here in the country... is that when the weekend comes... it is pretty much your own to do with as you choose. I think living in a city of substantial size kind of ruins the weekend in a way, as I always feel compelled to get out there and do alot on the weekends, as so very much is going on. But here... not so much.
See... the week (for me) is busy with phone calls to utilities, insurance, etc... to straighten things out. But on the weekends... things aren't open... so it's a built-in excuse to take it easy. Also... my mother's sabbath is Saturday... so, we take it as a day of rest ... and Sunday... well ... Sundays ya just don't want to do anything either.

So. Today we went for another one of our "famous" drives... this time over to Genessee where there is a Natural Food Store. We got some great foods ( on an aside... I was astonished to discover that my mother has never ... NEVER.... used olive oil. This is just wrong)

... and then we went into the town of Genessee... where we proceeded to drive around and just look at stuff. We ended up stopping at a fabulous diner... after starting up a conversation with a girl who works there.... and got one of the best cups of coffee ever.

Jeez..... I really, really, love diners.

This weekend has been full of visits to friends and family... and it has been fun.

We also saw a mother deer and 2 young-uns today.... but alas, they were camera shy...

*photos by Elaine A. Russell

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Today was an interesting study in contrasts. Went to the doctor's (which I hate)..... but then had a nice break at Barnes and Noble where this ultra cool musical duo were playing outside for tips.

Ran some errands... but then had a nice visit with friends.....

Had sort of a crappy lunch.... but then had dinner at Cocina Azule... and it was fabulous!

It began raining... then just as quickly

..... it cleared up and there were these stunningly beautiful clouds overhead.

On the way home..... I saw these interesting sky colorations. I remember reading about this phenomenon once... but I can't remember the name of it now..... so incredible!

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Life....like in photography... is all about the contrast sometimes... the yin to the yang... the up to the down... perhaps just another way that the powers that be "keep it interesting....."

it is sunday... right?

photo by Elaine A. Russell

it's been an odd day. One of those days that kind of blends in with the others and leaves you wondering what day is it really??? So much (last minute) prep for the holidays.. and now it's mostly over. Time to rest. Time to enjoy the winter. Time to have fires in the fireplace and warm tea whilst watching movies. Time to snuggle with a happy puppy.

Today we ordered pizza. Yes, really. The leftovers are mostly gone.. and tomorrow I will be roasting a nice winter ham. So-- pizza sounded good.... it's green chile and chicken; in case you are wondering :)

We didn't mail holiday cards this year (* or last year, or the year before...) somehow we got out of the habit. I am thinking that maybe I will start a new tradition.... the Epiphany card....just in time for the Magi to visit... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi)... and to celebrate what "epiphany experiences" (Epiphany (feeling), the sudden realization or comprehension of the essence or meaning of something) ....we have had over the course of the past year. .... plus, it gives me until January 6th to mail the buggers ---always a *bonus*

I have enjoyed getting notes from you all...some have offered some great suggestions for my blogsite...and lots of you have inquired about me starting a website... which I hope to do in the year 2010.
And I reminder for those who haven't yet... just send me an email before Jan 9th at 9am... and you will be entered in a fabulous give-away ---> (moongipsies@msn.com)

In the meantime... sit back, relax, put on some great music or a wonderful old movie... and enjoy the evening.....