Matilda and her friends went to see Interstellar last night, as apparently it's a bunch of people's favorite movie and it's having its ten year anniversary.

We went to see it last weekend and it is such a DUMB movie but I love it to pieces anyway. The water planet sequence is worth the price of admission alone.

Matilda and her friends went to see Interstellar last night, as apparently it's a bunch of people's favorite movie and it's having its ten year anniversary.

Oh, that explains why it was in the Letterboxd top ten video this week. I was confused how it could be #2 when the list is usually just what is in theaters or recently released on streaming, or IP for what is in theaters. (Though The Holiday managed to sneak in at #10 this week.)

Putting that one on my list.

It’s good to have a strategy, David. Here’s to people taking your cue.

I’m doing some straightening up and then going to a couple of makers fairs this afternoon. On my own tonight, so planning on bath and book.

Also trying to figure out what I can eat for the next few days. Colonoscopy on Wednesday.

It’s good to have a strategy, David. Good luck.

I love the Krampus parade thing Teppy!

I made a double batch of Rice Krispie treats last night and they’re already almost gone (there are six of us). So now Chex Mix is in the oven. And later today we are decorating the tree and making sugar cookies.

Not decorating the house, either.

This has been such a difficult and horrible year, it's quite enough for us to sit near and read, hold hands if the urge occurs, smile and share small jokes. We've been insular as DH endured and recovered from five surgeries in turn, lost 45 lbs, a lot of muscle mass and strength, and much of his concentration and memory. He is still recovering but this setback has impacted his ongoing recovery from the stroke he had last year, so we're taking all things easy. I haven't even managed to get the candles plugged in in the front windows or the wreath on the front porch railing, nor the Santa flag flying. And nothing indoors. I'm sure the neighbors share some mild disapproval, but, it is what it is, and I'm not going to perform holiday decor for them. Far from being cheering for us and celebrating the season, we're just enjoying our quiet and beautiful-to-us home, and not worrying as much as possible about the future.

We do wish our dearest, near and far, a happy and joyous season filled with light, laughter, hope, and love.

Oh Bev, I’m so sorry to hear all this. Enjoy what peace you can and the neighbors can suck it.

It's one thing if you miss it yourself, Beverly, but I wouldn't worry about what other people think.

Today I finished up my holiday shopping, and still have some last shreds of regard for my fellow man! I only encountered one driver that caused me to yell "What the Hell are you thinking?!?" more than once in a five minute period. I also visited my mom and got her signed back in to our Hulu account.

Tomorrow is weekly grocery shopping and maybe seeing Wicked if I feel like spending the afternoon out.

Today I finished up my holiday shopping

Eep! I've barely started mine!

Gad, it's a good thing I double checked the invitation. It starts at 5 instead of 7 as I thought. Have to leave soon.

Fortunately the storm has passed.

I'm having a hard time coming up with gift ideas for my mom & dad and my brother & SIL. My dad's post retirement purpose has been getting rid of stuff so my habit has been to give tickets to theatre or the symphony, but now my mom is recovering from surgery (with future treatment TBD) and I don't want to overestimate her energy level to get out and do things. My bro and SIL have moved back into their house after water damage 18 months ago but are still working on getting everything fixed back up. I have no idea what belongings were lost to the damage and therefore no idea what they might need or want.