Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

Since it's Thanksgiving, it's time to give thanks!

First, I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers in Canada, who are enjoying their turkey and pumpkin pie today. I miss you so much Scrappy, Pierre, Monique, and Gord. Ah, another lifetime ago...(I am still going to visit EVERY provincial capital 'cause it's on the bucket list.)

However, since search engines can be flaky, I am happy to say I'm so thankful for the folks out in the audience who help you find your way here.

These are just some of them (and a couple of reviews). I am eternally thankful for you all, especially At Your Cervix (who sends more readers here than any other blog.)

Enjoy your day wherever you are!

http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/blog/nursing-blogs-you-need-to-read/

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Rehab nurse offers a light-hearted and often comical view into the issues encountered by nurses working in rehabilitation. Chock full of relatable commentary – at times with life lessons outside the scope of nursing – this blog could easily be housed in the “entertainment” section as well.


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RehabRN features the thoughts and experiences of a rehab nurse. The blog is engaging and shares stories of both success and failure, seeking always to provide the reader with a realistic sense of the job.


Other places to find me:
http://www.northeastcenter.com/links_nursing_blogs.htm
http://www.blognation.com/blog/9498/rehab-rn
http://ajnoffthecharts.com/nursing-blogs/

Sunday Stealing, Thanksgiving edition

 The Thanksgiving edition of Sunday Stealing. Enjoy it!

1. What do you have for breakfast on Thanksgiving?
Depends on when I get up. Usually something light.

2. Do you go to a Thanksgiving parade or watch one on TV? 
Watch on TV.

3. Do you serve appetizers, lunch, or snacks during the day? 
We eat around lunchtime and nibble the rest of the day. If I'm really prepared, I have appetizers (nothing too big or heavy.)

4. What are the traditional favorites?
Turkey, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy (all scratch), green bean casserole, cranberry sauce and pumpkin (and other) pies.

5. What new recipes will you try this year?
Maybe a dessert.

6. What part of the meal do you never compromise?
Stuffing.

7. Who gets to carve the turkey?
Usually my husband.

8. Family style around the table or buffet style and everyone sits wherever there’s room?
Combo. We have a small kitchen.

9. How many will be at your table this year?
Under a dozen.

10. Once you're at the table, do you say grace or a toast or does everyone go around and say what they're thankful for?
We say grace, then the race begins.

11. Cranberry sauce… yay or nay?
Yes, my husband would have a coronary without it.

12. What time do you eat Thanksgiving Dinner? 
We like lunchtime or early afternoon.

13. Three best pies for Thanksgiving dessert?
Pumpkin, pecan and chocolate (although Dahey doesn't think it's a holiday without mincemeat)

14. Do you have dessert right after the main meal or later on? 
Depends. I try to wait a bit before I serve it.

15. Favorite leftover?
Everything.

Countdown

To turkey day and the bird is thawing in the fridge as we speak...

Countdown to T-day

Since I'm not working this year, I'm getting the battle plans set for Thursday. This means an assault on the home and checking all the cabinets, etc. to purge old items and get ready for the new onslaught of foodmania.

Wish me luck...at least the refrigerator's clean!

Stay tuned.