Saturday, November 23, 2013

Weekend Mish Mash


I am back in Provincetown. JB and I pass this scene merely driving from one place to another. I don't know why the gulls and ducks were so active today: I don't know this because I have ALOT to learn about the sea. 


I do know that light bounces off the water in the most stunning ways here at the land's end, and the skies are almost always spectacular. I always think of my Mother when I look up because she never fails to comment on the sky and the clouds. 

The only time she ever flew with me, probably only the second time she ever flew anywhere, she looked out the plane window to the clouds below us. In total innocence and amazement she said,

"I never knew they were two skies."

Several people nearby on the plane smiled at us so sweetly. I remember that so clearly.


  This little girl named Reese will be in my life for the rest of my life. There is not a word for how delighted I am every time I see her again. She is now four months old and I still think she is an old soul. And as happy as I've ever seen a human being be. Her brothers crawl over her, kiss her sometimes even roughly, hold her on the couch while they eat popcorn and watch tv. She has great parents and great brothers, just for starts in life. All the difference….


And finally, tonight, I am officially into the holiday season. Be prepared when you visit here that I might be talkin' holiday. The last two days JB and I have been shopping. I am not normally a shopper, not one bit. We went to Target and made very fun choices in the toy department. Got my mother a soft sweater. Bought some shiny fake christmas branches and berries and leaves to put in the window boxes in in Ptown. That will happen tomorrow. Instant decorating: my favorite kind. 

I would like to have a gift away. But I don't know what I have to give away. Please help me with suggestions. I am serious. :^) Heck, I might give you something just because you helped me give something away.

What I really think of the holiday season is as always I am concentrating extra hard for a month to reach out, love out loud, count blessings, and bake cookies. 

You are each certainly invited along.

love
kj

19 comments:

  1. kj Always watch the native animals for changes in weather. 36-18 hours later it will come they know...

    Cute kid. Glad she is your daughters and not mine. Grandpa ain't as nice as you.

    What to give for Christmas...EUREKA! Whomever comes up with the best Santa outfit give them a free swim in the North Atlantic.

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    1. mark, i dunno: i think grandpa is a lot nicer than he lets on.

      love
      kj

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  2. Your granddaughter is beautiful, those eyes. I am envious of you, living so close to the ocean. Ah well.

    I'm making apple butter now as I type, it's cooking in the slow cooker. OMG it smells wonderful and Christmassy.

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    1. thanks, deb. those eyes are soulful, to me.

      i cannot believe i can be near the ocean. i cannot believe it.

      good for you to enjoy good scents :^) i know what you mean.

      love
      kj

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  3. aw what a lot of good things here kj, love the ocean light and birds, i think they are showing how happy they are to see you back in your beloved ptown. i think reese looks happy to see you too, precious girl. i want to get into the season too, i like that you are with decorating and shopping.

    and giveaways! so much fun, i think whatever you do will be a lot of fun for you and your friends.
    have a wonderful time there! xxxxxxxxx lori

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    1. aw lori, can you believe we drive 3.5 hours one way to get there? trying for every other week, able to stay 3-4 days at a time. it feels great to have the ocean in my life like that.

      i have never been so ahead with shopping. janet came with me and we've had fun with it. i've bought a turkey for thanksgiving--may just be janet and me and that's okay this year.

      miss and love you, ms buffy
      love
      kj

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  4. hi kj
    I can't believe thats the same baby...so fast they grow!

    as far as giveaways I usually do some sort of donation in someone's name. Its a pretentious but less so when you realize that the donation is made because I keep the swear jar all year and it actually has that much money in it. I have a contest going on now with that for the prize. Its up for Monday's blog i believe if you're interested

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    1. i found you and the contest, zoe. super good idea.

      guess what? before i read what you do, last weekend i bought chic, a goat and a llama; well, some of each :^) stocking stuffers….

      love
      kj

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  5. Enjoy this month ahead with love and lights. Reese is so cute! And indeed such wise eyes in such a young head......
    ♥M

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    1. thanks, marianne. i swear she connects in ways beyond her days (her days! not her years!) the girl's a doll.

      onward to atc's . i 'm excited and nervous :^)

      love
      kj

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  6. What? You're not going not wait until after Thanksgiving?!

    I won't complain, though, because I do love me some Christmas.

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    1. i'm surprised myself, cs, but it's already all around me! I WANT to be in good shape this holiday season, not just for christmas, but just in life.

      did i hear the word 'boyfriend'? :^)

      love
      kj

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  7. Ooh I could just pinch those chubby cheeks. How about a giveaway of one or more of JBs wonderful pots or little books. I'm sure she'd donate!

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    1. nice idea, mim!!! i'm thinking of what i can do. so many bloggers are generous and i never (rarely) am. :^)

      love
      kj

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  8. Kj, I always think the best gifts are one's that I myself love, I don't know what that would be for you. The last giveaway I won was sea glass from Lori, LOVE it.
    You are so lucky to be by the sea, it is my first home and my first love.
    Happy Holidays. xoxo

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  9. Annie, I have some of lori's sea glass too and I treasure it. I wish you a good thanksgiving day. I love your attitude about life

    Love
    kj

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  10. I love these beautiful picture, but the baby is just delicious!!! Wishing you and yours a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! Hugs to you darling!!

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  11. Yes, two skies. I learned to fly partly because of that. Also, from the air, the earth appears more beautiful innocent, and sensible, at least the parts of it where people live.

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