Lethargic List

I have no idea why I like the above saying, but it makes me smile. I include it in my post.

I will be performing a list for you today since I have no ability to compile sentences and paragraphs intelligently. Thank you for your reading.

1. "Santa has elves. You have Target." (The wisdom of materialism and commercialism. I love it!) So true!

2. Gift wrapping was completed in about 4 1/2 hours. This from a woman who didn't buy one toy for the grand kids for Christmas. It was strictly clothes, books, and money. Yet it took hours. Either I'm slow or...no, I think it's just a slow thing. I tried tying bows with real ribbon for every package. What was I thinking?

3. I saw an article on the news where thieves are breaking in to museums and other such places and stealing rhino horns from some displays that are up to 108 years old. Rhino horn sells for more per gram (or some weight) than diamonds, gold, cocaine, or heroine. It was so sad to see those poor, old, stuffed, dusty rhinos with horns ripped asunder. I do not understand the human race.

4. Reading a book by James Lee Burke called Feast Day of Fools. It's a dark and harsh mystery about a serial killer preacher, illegal immigrants in Texas, and an aging law man. I really like Burke's writing style. It's somewhat depressing. I'm sure most of you don't like this kind of literature. It's a lot like No Country for Old Men. Just saying. I like weird books sometimes.

5. I'm writing Christmas cards, baking pumpkin bread, and finishing the above book today. Look at me go! I've gotten some cards from my bloggy friends. How fun! I love blogging. I do!

6. I planted paper whites for the first time. I'm enchanted by their progress and enthusiasm. To see those little green sprouts push up through soil in the dead of winter--so inspiring. Optimistic little suckers, aren't they!

7. Some cereals like Honey Nut Cheerios have up to 5 tsp. of sugar per serving. Yikes!

8. For some reason I've been desiring a VW bug. I used to have a black one named Bailey. She was a diesel and got 50 mpg. They are such cute, happy little cars. Too bad they have so many problems and aren't easy to maintain. (At least mine did. All kinds of electrical problems.) Tell me I don't really want one. I can't afford a different car right now. I love my Hyundai. Stop thinking of bugs, you silly woman.


9. I lost a follower. Dropped me right at Christmas time. It's OK. I can't tell who it was. I'm just thinking that's kinda harsh and cold during the holidays. I must admit I lack in the crafting tips, recipes, and wisdom departments, but really, people. It's Christmas... Sheesh!

10. I burned the gravy on Thanksgiving. (I know, I know...how do you burn gravy?) But I did anyway. Turned the bottom of my favorite pan solid, crusty black. I used a tip I found on Pinterest: Made a paste of hydrogen peroxide and soda. Rubbed it over the burned bottom. Scrubbed like a trooper. It all came off. Pan was saved. See, follower who dropped me--I have some really relevant  stuff to share. And you missed it, whoeveryouare! So there!