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Yup Sheba, kiddos back in school. They would Love to be snowed in but NO such luck in S. Cali. It’s not long before 2 weeks off for Christmas … believe me … their calendars are already on count down! Great words and Nutcracker Gallery as always. Well, Well, well …. Those sneaky sinus infections. So glad yours was caught before it went to your ears (like MOUSE) or your chest. Cherie really hopes this will END those frequent headaches too. Now, be a Good Leo and open wide and take your medicine and the ALL important thing I can Never say enough …. “Even though you’re feeling better … FINISH ALL your medication”. Sorry if I sound a little “Bossy” (it’s in my nature a “Little”) but Cherie wants you well for all that needs to be attended to this winter. Like I tell my Leo Hubby … It’s cause I Love ya Lots! Waving back at cha Sheba♥ … Take care Everyone!

Good Night Sheba, Good Night Ladies

@Sheba,
I’m glad you saw the Dr and got a proper diagnosis and some meds to clear it up. You should be feeling better in no time! 😀
Yes, my grandson came today, he is still here playing a game right now and we are waiting for his mommy to get here in the next hour or two. I will keep dinner warm for her. My grandson has made me laugh today and that’s something for which I am very grateful. 😀
Pumpkin and Bull went in for their surgery to get neutered this morning. Everything went well and they are happy to be home and filling their tummies with num-nums. Jonnie, Jess and Harper go in next. I love those babies so much.
I’m in a funk right now. It’s been an emotional day and the coming days ahead this week will be too. They always are. Just too much at one time. At least I heard something from my sister today that made me sooo happy and that was that my prayers were answered and she said she had a good day and was feeling more peace for some reason. I love that. I don’t know how she gets through it. See, today would have been her baby girl’s 13th birthday. and then in 4 more days it will be the anniversary of her death. My dad’s follows just 6 days later. Like I said, it’s just too much, too close. Tomorrow will be better and at least I can be happy that my sister had a peaceful day.
Did you get the Sporto TS? Which color? I got mocha. I may do some retail therapy with Iman. Feel better and get your rest.

@loaf,
I have those same sporto boots with the pom poms in the same white color! In fact, I have them in brown and black too! I bought the TS in mocha. I went back and forth between black and mocha but eventually went with the mocha. Did you get the Sporto TS too? Is your house ready for the holidays? Not mine. I started but I need to get out of my funk. There is tomorrow. 😀

@Cherie,
You are so good at reading between the lines. I am beginning to think God must somehow let you know things… I posted to you earlier this morning where you left me the kitten. I wasn’t going to mention anything but you hit the nail right on the head. I do feel better now having talked about it so thanks for being so intuitive. 😀 How is your family doing? It is your first Christmas without your precious kitty. I hope your co-worker is doing better. Oh Sheba, it’s going to be a first for her family too. Let’s face it, Christmas can be very bittersweet. Hope we all have a beautiful one though. Don’t mind me, tomorrow will be here soon! 😀

Good night all! Shout out to taci, velvet, bichon, mightymouse! 😀

SOUTHERN ITS SO GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL . THATS A SHAME ABOUT YOUR BOOTS . DID YOU TRY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH SPORTO . IM SURE THEY MAY HELP YOU . LOVE LOAF . HAVE A GREAT EVENING .

@southernlights55,
It is so nice to see you. I have the fireplace on again and drinking some hot herbal tea.
I had a dream about Heidi Daus and me working together doing a jewel show in a
luxury hotel. It was so much fun. What a dream.

@bichon18,

I now know what is sapping my energy and having a cold. I have a major sinus infection.
I am going to take care of it. I don’t like doing mall shopping too much flu going around
in the Midwest. I will finish the decorations in a couple of days. I need this medicine to get
into me. I hope you are feeling better. I will do something special for you next week.
Hey hang in there.

xoxo,

Sheba

Peace Out Peeps! Every stay safe and have a great night.
I am taking meds and getting well.

Cherie waving….

Cherie I found out what was wrong with me and getting colds.

I have a major sinus infection and hubby is on his way home from work to pick up a script
for it. The doctor looked at my sinus and said it was bad. I am about to take some meds.

I hope you kids and kittengirl and loaf grandkids enjoy the Nutcracker story this has to one
of my favorite Ballet. Doing this takes my mind off my grief.

Let there be light.

The Nutcracker Ballet Story
The Most Common of Many Variations

The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the story “The Nutcracker and the King of Mice” written by E.T.A. Hoffman. Although what is seen on the stage today is different in detail from the original story, the basic plot remains the same; The story of a young German girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a fierce battle against a Mouse King with seven heads.
When Marius Petipa had the idea to choreograph the story into a ballet, it was actually based on a revision by Alexander Dumas, a well known French author. His version reflects more of what we have come to love as the Nutcracker Ballet.

The Party Scene
It is Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house — A large and grand house with the most beautiful tree imaginable. The Stahlbaums are hosting their annual Christmas party, welcoming the arrival of their family and friends. The children, Clara and Fritz, are dancing and playing as they welcome their friends too.
The party grows festive with music and dance as godfather Drosselmeyer arrives. He is a skilled clock and toy maker and always full of surprises. Drosselmeyer draws everyone’s attention as he presents two life-size dolls. They are the delight of the party, each taking a turn to dance.
The children begin to open gifts when Drosselmeyer presents his to Clara and Fritz. Although his gift to Fritz is quite nice, he gives Clara a beautiful Nutcracker that becomes the hit of the party. Fritz becomes jealous and, having a bit more spunk than a boy should have, grabs the nutcracker from Clara and promptly breaks it. Clara is heartbroken looking on as Drosselmeyer quickly repairs the Nutcracker with a handkerchief he magically draws from the air.
As the evening grows late, the guests depart and the Stahlbaum family retires for the evening. Clara, worried about her beloved Nutcracker, sneaks back to the tree to check on him, falling asleep with him in her arms.

The Fight Scene
As the clock strikes midnight strange things begin to happen. Clara begins shrinking as her beautiful Christmas tree grows high above her. The toys around the tree come to life while the room fills with an army of mice, led by the fierce Mouse King. As the Nutcracker awakens, he leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice. The Mouse King corners the Nutcracker and battles him one-on-one. The Nutcracker seems to be no match for the Mouse King.
The Nutcracker and his army can go on no longer and are captured by the mice and their King. Clara makes a final daring charge throwing her slipper at the Mouse King, hitting him square on the head. The Mouse King drops to the floor and the mice run away, carrying off their leader’s lifeless body.

The Land of Snow
The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara on a journey to the Land of Snow, an enchanted forest wonderland where they are welcomed by dancing snowflakes.

The Land of Sweets
The Prince escorts Clara to the Land of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Prince tells her about their daring battle with the army of mice and she rewards them with a celebration of dances.
The Spanish Dance
The Arabian Dance
The Russian Dance
The Chinese Dance
The Mirliton Dance
The Waltz of Flowers
As a finale, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance a beautiful Pas De Deux.

The Dream Ends
Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself by her Christmas tree with her beloved Nutcracker.

Hello Sheba;

Thank you for the flowers. They are thoughtful and most welcome. So glad you have some energy and getting things done.

Today was a first for me. I actually sent a few pieces of Heidi back to HSN. It happens I suppose. However….my little package from SFA Off 5th arrived with the Three Kings of the Sea. It is gorgeous. It would be perfect for a wedding on the beach. Since that is not coming up I will find another or maybe several ways to wear it. It is one of those pieces that look sensational with gold earrings and something simple to wear. It was half price the other day.

As for Holiday shopping….my melancholia might change a little this weekend. A certain so and so is having his dental tomorrow. That is very scary to me. I will send him my good wishes for an easy dental and speedy recovery followed by some praying. If all goes well….we might meet him on the weekend. Nothing is on the calendar for us but his maybe visit to our home. If all goes well….

We will set the date for our Chanukah/Christmas get together with Children, Grandchildren, SIL, BIL and their clan. When I say children; they are all in their late forties to early fifties. Grandkids are adolescents to teenagers. I have not been in the spirit at all and we need to get cracking.

How is your shopping progressing? Am avoiding malls to some extent.