| We ought to make the moments notes
Of happy, glad Thanksgiving;
The hours and days a silent phrase
Of music we are living.
And so the theme should swell and grow
And rise sublime at this good time,
A grand Thanksgiving chorus. –Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850–19179) |
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
326th day of the year
Winter begins in 29 days
Scarlett Johansson (actress) was born on this day in 1984.
Mary Kay Ash (entrepreneur) died on this day in 2001.
Question of the Day
Recently, I was surprised to see many dragonflies swooping in our yard. Could this be a weather sign? Answer |
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Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Sauce
This basic cranberry sauce recipe has a perfect balance of sweet and tart. |
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Mom's Apple Pie
Perfect Apple Pie
Looking for the best apple pie recipe—the one that Mom used to make? This is it! |
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Sun Face Kinetic Wind Stake
Bring dramatic excitement to your garden with this extra-large kinetic wind stake featuring a 32-inch-wide Sun fan. Beautifully hand-painted metal Sun rays dazzle as the double-blade design spins in opposite directions, creating a mesmerizing effect. Video of the wind stake in action is available. |
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Table Setting Guide
How to Set a Table
Setting the table isn’t as difficult as it may initially seem. The following diagram shows a full-blown table setting for a special dinner party. Adjust it as necessary to fit your menu. |
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Hand-Painted Bird Feeder
Features a molded glass side panel that is hand-painted in vibrant colors. Holds one pound of bird seed. |
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All About Wild Turkeys
The Wild Turkey: History of an All-American Bird
At Thanksgiving, we think of the American Wild Turkey which has graced many a plate since the early settlers arrived in the early 1600s. The Wild Turkey needs no introduction so perhaps a brief history about our native bird is in order. |
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Easy, Natural Table Display
Unusual Squash and Gourds for the Thanksgiving Displays
Colorful squash and gourds are signs of Thanksgiving to me—harking back to the Pilgrims—and the Thanksgiving table would not be complete without them. I especially love discovering the unusual varieties—warts and all! |
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