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NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY

Get the pure coffee essence on National Espresso Day! Whether you sip one cup or keep buzzing all day long, November 23rd is the day.

The word espresso (/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/; Italian pronunciation: [e ˈsprɛsso]) in Italian means ‘quick in time.’ Before the advent of the espresso machine, espresso was simply a coffee expressly made for the person ordering it. It was also made with recently roasted and freshly ground beans. The cup was brewed shortly before serving. In the late 1800s, this practice was commonplace in cafés and restaurants.

While today’s espresso maintains the freshness quality, it has undergone a transition in meaning. We’ve come to know espresso as a highly concentrated brew served in smaller quantities. We may also use espresso as a base for other delicious coffee creations.

NATIONAL ADOPTION DAY

National Adoption Day raises awareness of the more than 100,000 children in foster care. Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the day focuses on children waiting for permanent, loving families. Not only does the day aim to find homes, but National Adoption Day also helps the dreams of many children and families come true.

NATIONAL EAT A CRANBERRY DAY

On November 23rd, National Eat a Cranberry Day encourages us to take a bite of the bright red cranberry. But brace yourself!

Found in acidic bogs throughout the cooler regions of the northern hemisphere, cranberries are a group of evergreen dwarf shrubs, or trailing vines, that grow up to 7 feet long and 8 inches high. Their stems are slender and wiry, and they have small evergreen leaves.

The cranberry flowers are dark pink with very distinct reflexed petals, leaving the style and stamens fully exposed and pointing forward. The fruit of the cranberry plant is a berry that is larger than the leaves and is initially white but when ripe, turns a deep red.

@sheba2011

No broken bones. No pain. Just as I said.. He was cold and needed some warm jammies. I blasted him for what he was trying to do. I showed him the buzzer. His reaction was you could ring all day and no one will come. I mentioned the phone call at midnight. He could not believe they would call on such a small thing. Then I explained that yesterday was a bad day in which I had to crawl due to lower back pain. Weather is about to change to warmer temps. I brought him some appetizers from the market. Tempura Shrimp and a crab cake. When I finally quieted down I mentioned that it was time for him to talk to the PTs to get him going on standing. He needs to be able to at least stand so he can go from bed to wheelchair. If he can do that, he will not need a sling to get him from one place to another. I also mentioned that he will need leg exercises to get the muscles to work again. I did tons of stretches yesterday. Today I was able to move around and get a few things done.

One thing I forgot to mention is that I was able to snag the turkey pin and it is beautiful. I also purchased the 2 drawer Prestige Jewelry Box in turquoise. It was delivered today. I have many of those boxes and my jewelry still looks brand new. I started purchasing those boxes when Colleen first showed them. I was skeptical at first. But they do work.

It was cool going home from the rehab. It’s 52 degrees as I type. Tomorrow begins the warm up. The heat is on 70 and it’s good. Hope to get some laundry done and will stop at Costco on the way to the Rehab for gas. I do enjoy turkey, especially when it’s not over cooked. Hope you have a beautiful weekend.

Sheba, very sorry about your brother’s wife. It’s nice your daughter can help them out.
Oz has cooled way down. Those cats must really love you. I can’t imagine what they would do without you.
You must be excited to see your kids.
My husband had is favorite meal of the trip in the town where the castle is located. It was low key and good and not expensive at all. Maybe a goulash type dish. I still can’t get over all the vaping and smoking of all ages and all the time.

Shoelady, sincerely sorry about your friends husband. Hope he is resting comfortably.

@shoelady60,

Good evening I do feel for your friend’s family. I am right there living it.
This too shall pass and I feel bad for anyone battling cancer.

Relax and just enjoy the evening I am going to rest as I still feel some of the sinus issues.

We have the heat on and it is in low 30’s in OZ.

Hey stay warm and enjoy your tea. 😘💕

Sweet Dreams. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good evening how is your husband doing tonight? I wonder if is he still in the hospital?
Glad you have people walking you to your car. The world is changing and nothing is safe anymore.

I would park close to the building and make sure there is plenty of lights. I am hoping for
the best and you get him home safe. 💕

Thank you for your thoughts on my family. We know this journey all too well.
My husband has a slight cold and we brought some good fruit from a market
not far from us. Hubby took some meds and is knocked out. 💕😎

I can’t wait to see our kids they will arrive on Monday and leave the following Saturday. 😎💕
It will feel good to have some with some small projects. LOL!

Enjoy your tea with your Manuka Honey that is what I gave my husband. So far I am fine.

Goodnight Oodie and just rest once you get home. 💕Oz is now in the 30’s all the cats
are fed and in the safe place. 💕

Afterglow
Song by INXS

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It’s you and the roses
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I’m living in your afterglow
Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who owns tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I’m caught in your shadow, I’m losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way
I will sacrifice ’til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I’m living in your afterglow
When the veils are gone, as I let you go, as I let you go
Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go, I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I’m living in your afterglow
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It’s you who is closest

One of My Kind
Song by INXS

… Come over here
… All you got is this moment
The twenty-first century’s yesterday
You can care all you want
Everybody does yeah that’s okay
… So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are so raw
I’ve got to let you know
I’ve got to let you know
You’re one of my kind
… I need you tonight
‘Cause I’m not sleeping
There’s something about you girl
That makes me sweat
… How do you feel
I’m lonely
What do you think
Can’t think at all
Whatcha gonna do
Gonna live my life

Never Tear Us Apart
Song by INXS

Don’t ask me
What you know is true
Don’t have to tell you
I love your precious heart
I
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided
And they could never tear us apart
We could live
For a thousand years
But if I hurt you
I’d make wine from your tears
I told you
That we could fly
‘Cause we all have wings
But some of us don’t know why
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided
And they could never ever tear us apart
I (don’t ask me)
I was standing (you know it’s true)
Mm, you were there (worlds collided)
Two worlds collided (we’re shining through)
And they could never tear us apart
You (don’t ask me)
You were standing (you know it’s true)
I was there (worlds collided)
Two worlds collided (we’re shining through)
And they could never tear us apart
I
I was standing
You were there
Two worlds collided