11/13/26  A knowledge of tradition homemaking skills are form of freedom that no amount of modern convenience can replace.

Cloudy Sunday, a strong NW breeze, high 44, low 32.  Mostly sunny Monday, a brisk NW breeze, high 46, low 26.  Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday, WSW breezes, highs about 55, lows about 35.  Partly cloudy Thursday through the weekend with west breezes, highs in the mid to upper fifties, lows 31, 34, 36, 41. Some showers Monday the 23rd, a WNW breeze, high 52, low 34. Mostly cloudy Tuesday the 24th and Wednesday the 25th, highs about 44, lows about 34.  Possible showers on Thanksgiving, a WNW breeze, high 44, low 30. Partly cloudy Black Friday, a NNW breeze, high 39, low 24.

    Bekah and I do love the modern convenience of our new dishwasher.  The sparkling dishes, shiny pots and pans, and the spotless jars continue to amaze us!  The traditional skills help us put real food on the dishes that go in the dishwasher.

   The sun is breaking through the clouds, the temperature is up to 34.It looks like we can protect the hoses until Thanksgiving but we better button up on Black Friday.  We need to enjoy this weather while we have it.  Maybe we can do all the garden chores on our lists!

   In four days I have a doctor's appointment.  My doctor has jumped through all the hoops to have her own practice state and insurance certified.  I'm hearing of other doctors opening their own practice. Perhaps we are seeing the beginning of the end of medicine being a big business with the state and insurance companies controlling the doctors.  It may take more than one visit for my back to remember how to stay in place.

   There are a lot of chickadees coming to the feeder.  Sometimes they break open a seed and eat the meat.  Other times they fly away with the seed. They hide seeds in the fall.  Studies show that chickadees remember where they've hidden each seed.  Te same studies show bluejays don't remember as well.

   May your day be blessed, Sally