November 23--The MOST Christmas per Square Inch

We don't get to choose our own hearts. We can't make ourselves want what's good for us or what's good for other people. We don't get to choose the people we are.  --Donna Tartt

    I really don't agree with any of this Tartt quote. So there!

    To update you on recent Ohio fun... I have been doing my daily lap swim. On Thursday my niece took the day off and took me out to breakfast. Her oldest son came over later and joined us for a delicious meatball sub supper. We declined to watch the Browns game, and then were pleasantly surprised to see that the Browns won.     

    Yesterday morning after my swim I went to the Joann store. This is not just any store--this is the "world headquarters" store and it is HUGE. I spent over an hour roaming and all my purchases were on sale (BONUS!). I found all the stuff I need for my anti-grumpy Christmas project (see Nov 20 post) and a few more canvases to support this winter's painting hobby. 

    No trip to Ohio is complete without some Handel's ice cream. It was nasty cold and raining hard so that I knew I would find no line at the window. Bingo! One scoop of Salty Caramel Truffle on apple crisp makes a mighty fine lunch. 

    More food! Four of us went to Barrio for tacos and margaritas, yummy!!! Then the total amazement of the evening--we went to Hudson's for an after-dinner drink--this place is CHRISTMAS!!!!!!! Every square inch of the place has tinsel or lights or murals or something Christmas. 

    No day is complete here without Rummikub. We taught my great-nephew to play last night, so now we are creating another addict 😉

    The weekend, yippee!

        Leta

At Hudson's