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Monday, November 18, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 18, 2024

It's a rainy Monday and here comes that overwhelming feeling again. Were my husband here (and we were back home) I have no doubt that we'd be taking a walk in the rain at Burr Oak Woods. I truly love and miss that man so much! 💔

Bethany Falls Trail
Burr Oak Woods
Blue Springs, Missouri

I went to the eye doctor last week and no new glasses. Instead, I will be having cataracts removed from both eyes after the first of the year. Prayers on my behalf during this process would be much appreciated and thanks in advance.

White-crown Beard
As Soon As The Weather Gets A Little Bit Cooler, I
Will Have Frost Flowers "Blooming" In My Yard


I won't be making a menu plan this week, but here is this week's master to-do list...

    - Clean house
    - Do laundry
    - Get an appointment set with the eye
      surgeon
    - Present library program
    - Pay property taxes
    - Pick up a few things at the store
    - Work

'Fox in the Forest'
Library Program Prep


That's it for today! I hope your Monday is going well and that your week is off to a great start!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 11, 2024

I don't normally like to share two posts in one day, but, since it's Veteran's Day AND 'Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday', both on the same day, I figured why not?



I spent all morning looking for an article of clothing that I just couldn't find. In a last ditch effort I checked the washer and, sure enough, there it was...along with all the other clothes that I had washed on Saturday and, apparently, forgot about. They were fine, but I did rewash (adding what laundry had accumulated over the weekend) and they are now hanged and drying. 

Great-horned Owl
(Photo From Library Program I Did Back in 2019)


Several people showed up for Friday night's 'Owl Prowl'. It was a bit chilly, but the rain held off and we had a great experience as we scouted around the nighttime wooded areas of the park learning about owls and trying to call in a barred owl. 



It didn't seem to be working at first, but, at the very end, just as we were getting ready to break it up and leave, a barred owl started responding...and so did the rain! We also heard a short-eared owl. It was a great night! 🦉

Short-eared Owl
(Photo Taken January 28, 2023)


I was off Saturday. A couple of the kids and their families came over that evening to visit and we enjoyed some Native American cuisine together.

Native American Foods
(Photo From a Program I Did Back in 2016)


Now, here we are...it's Monday and, after a terrific weekend, I am chomping at the bit and ready to get started! Let's do it...shall we?



This week's master to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Start thinking about and planning for the holidays (solidify plans, finish up gifts, work on Christmas cards, etc.)
- Get an eye exam and new glasses
- Make a return at the UPS store
- Shop for a few fresh items
- Go to the bank
- Pay mid-month bills
- Work



This week's menu plan....

Monday - Chicken fajitas with black beans and cauli-rice
Tuesday - THM Eggroll in a Bowl (freezer)
Wednesday - Cauli-nachos
Thursday - Oven-roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, baked pumpkin, and green beans
Friday - Fish sandwich and oven fries
Saturday - Homemade pizza (freezer)
Sunday - Chili and crackers



That's it for today! I hope your Monday is going well and let's do our best to make the week ahead a great one!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Veteran's Day - November 11, 2024

I am so very thankful for our veterans...those that, down through the ages, have, unashamedly and without apology, served our nation throughout its history and in times of trouble...giving their all...and, in some cases, their very lives...that we may be free. 

To all those veterans out there I shout out a great big..."Thank you!"



And even though all of them have passed away and are no longer with us, a very special 'thank you' is whispered to the memory of my great-uncle, Mick (Milton Fox), uncles, Clifford Brown, Howard Brown, J.B. Graham, and Donald Adams, and to my husband's uncles, Art Cuda, Al Cuda, and Jack Clark for their years of service during WWII. 

My Great-Uncle, Milton ("Micky") Fox

And let's not forget all those who lived, fought, and died before them to give us the freedoms that we enjoy today in this great and glorious country...the United States of America!

The Grave of My Seventh-Great-Grandfather, James Stephenson
Revolutionary War Hero - King's Mountain and Siege of Yorktown
God bless veterans everywhere...today and always! 



Freedom Speech from "Braveheart"...

"I am William Wallace. And I see a whole army of my countrymen, here in defiance of tyranny! You have come to fight as free men. And free man you are! What will you do with that freedom? Will you fight?"

"Two thousand against ten?" - one shouted - "No! We will run - and live!"

"Aye!" Wallace shouted back. "Fight and you may die. Run and you will live...at least awhile. And dying in your bed many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance, to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will never take our freedom!"



  "...proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof..." (Leviticus 25:10)


Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Thursday Things - November 7, 2024

It's Thursday morning and, after a very eventful few days, I'm ready to settle down for a day or two and collect my thoughts.

Monday afternoon lightening struck a friend's house and split the tree in front of their house. The strike left the tree blackened and smoldering, blew out their wiring, and took out several of their electronic devices. Praise God, though, their house didn't catch on fire, neither of them were hurt, and help from the city was almost immediate. I praise God for His protection and, please, pray for them that they get the help they need in rewiring and getting things fixed. They are first-time homeowners and had only moved in the week before. I don't know how they're set on insurance and all that, but, either way, that's got to be frustrating!





Of course, the election was Tuesday. 



I, along with a few other family members and friends, gathered for a watch party at Patrick and Amber's that evening and wow! What a wild ride! I didn't make it home and to bed until 2:30 a.m.  




My thoughts and prayers are with President Trump and his family, Vice-President Vance and his family, President Biden, and Vice-President Harris...also with all the senators, representatives, governors, and every other elected official at every level (federal, state, and local) all across this great land of ours, and may the peace of God settle over our nation and prevail during this time of change and transition.



Yesterday I rode up home with Amber and the children to attend Claudia's funeral. I felt so bad for Larry and the children (it's going to be hard on them without her), but Larry gave Claudia a beautiful send-off. Even the funeral home guy stated that he had never seen so many roses (and all of them red)! Claudia was much too young...only 47. She will be missed.

Claudia JoLynn Brown


Now, as things begin to settle down around me, perhaps my mind can settle down to things on the homefront...preparations for the coming winter (finishing up the last of the outside stuff, winterizing), Christmas (Family Christmas is only five weeks away!), food, and finances. There's a lot to do in a short time and that's what I'm going to focus on today.

It was great catching a few moments to chat with you over tea this morning. I'm going to get started and you have a great day!

Until next itme...
~Rebecca

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Monday, November 4, 2024

Master To-Do List and Menu Plan Monday - November 4. 2024

After weeks/months of drought, it's been a very rainy couple of days here in southwest Missouri. 

Storms Rolling in From the West

The thunder rolls across the prairie as severe storms brew to our west. We are under a tornado watch here at the moment, but tornado warnings have already been issued in counties just to our west. 

Update: Right after I typed the above, I ran out to get a photo of the approaching storm. Next thing I knew tornado sirens were going off and there was a tornado warning issued for our area. We had quite the little adventure there for a few minutes, then everything cleared and, now, it's just rain. Praise the Lord!

Heavy Rain

I'm just going to get right on into this week's post. Let's go...shall we?

Saturday Morning Sky on the Way to Work
It was great seeing water in a long-dry creek!

This week's to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Wash comforter
- Go to the post office
- Choose a health care plan for 2025
- Vote in Tuesday's election
- Attend a political watch party
- Make a trip back home to attend my cousin's wife's funeral (she was only 47) 😢
- Work
- Conduct an owl prowl (at work)


Claudia JoLynn Brown

Please pray for my cousin, Larry, and
he and Claudia's three children. 


Barred Owl


This week's menu plan...

I'm going to attempt a low-spend November and focus on using up (or at least make a dent in) foods on-hand...especially freezer items.

Monday - Breakfast for supper
Tuesday - Out
Wednesday - Pasta with turkey Italian sausage stuffed sweet peppers, peas, and garlic bread
Thursday - Turkey burger and sweet potato fries
Friday - Sandwich and chips
Saturday - Corn Chowder, Ojibwa Baked Pumpkin, and Indian Fry Bread
Sunday - Chili with crackers 

Friday Night Sky


That's it for today! I hope you're having a nice Monday and that you have a great week ahead!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Autumn Bucket List 2024

Autumn is well under way and, even though I started it long ago, I forgot all about posting my autumn bucket list. I just now discovered it in my draft folder so, even though it's very late, I'm going to go ahead and post it now. 


To every thing there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under the heaven." 
(Ecclesiastes 3:1)


- Make my autumn bucket list
- Post consistently (at least once per week)
- Celebrate autumn birthdays with the grands and great-grand (Cooper turns one this year!)
- Welcome my first great-granddaughter into the world
- Attend (and work) Prairie Jubilee
- Plant milkweed seeds
- Attend Missouri Town's 48th Annual Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival 
- Complete the following programs through work...

        - Autumn Explorations
        - Owl Prowl
        - Winter Wildflowers

- Complete the following library programs...

        - Going Batty
        - Fox in the Forest
        - A Little House Christmas

- Visit Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument in Texas
- Visit Palo Duro Canyon Texas
- Meet my long-time online friend, Bev, in person
- Visit a pumpkin patch
- Walk through a corn maze
- Visit Branson with my aunt
- Go to Silver Dollar City
- Explore Marvel Cave
- See the site from the top of Inspiration Tower
- Attend the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama
- Collect seed from my zinnias
- Celebrate National Bison Day
- Exercise my right as a citizen of the USA to vote in the 2024 election
- Pick up pecans
- Get an eye exam and new glasses
- Kick off the Christmas season in Kansas CIty
- Celebrate 'Family Christmas' with my children and grands
- Have van serviced and readied for winter
- Have tires rotated and balanced
- Trim trees, mow, and weedeat final time before winter

That's what's on my autumn bucket list. What's on yours?

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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Monday, October 28, 2024

Master To Do List and Menu Plan Monday - October 28, 2024/Trip to Branson

Another month has flown by and...here it is...the last Monday of October! 



We're under a wind advisory and a red flag warning today. We are officially listed as under 'extreme drought conditions' on the Missouri Drought Map and are under a burn ban county wide. We are praying for rain.

Lake Taneycomo - Branson, MO


This past week was great! I presented 'Going Batty' at the local library on Tuesday.





Aunt Geneva came down on Tuesday to spend the night. Geneva is only 9 years older than me, lived next door when I was born, and she and my Aunt Bev are the closest thing to sisters that I've got.



First thing Wednesday morning we hit the road headed for Branson...and we had a BALL!



Wednesday afternoon we visited Shepherd of the Hill's Inspiration Tower where the view from up top is magnificent!



Next we visted the Ruth and Paul Henning Conservation Area where I walked the Dewey Bald Trail. It's my favorite trail in the area, but this was my first time to walk it in the fall. It was absolutely beautiful! 





After checking into our hotel and getting settled we attended Wednesday night BIble study at Friendship Free Will Baptist Church  where our pastor from Blue Springs currently pastors. It was great to catch up with him and his wife and visit with friends, old and new, in Branson.


Thursday morning we headed for Silver Dollar City. 



I did the Marvel Cave cave tour first thing. 








Afterwards, we took in all of Silver Dollar City.



We enjoyed the sites...



...rode the train...





...saw lots of pumpkins...




...met Buck Taylor ('Newly' on Gunsmoke)...




...and truly enjoyed the day!






After getting completely soaked on the Mystic River Falls water ride, we decided to head back to the hotel to change our clothes and freshen up before heading back to Shepherd of the Hills to enjoy the outdoor drama.







I've seen the play several times before, but it never ceases to captivate me. It is sooo good and comes highly recommended. If you ever make it to Branson, don't miss it! 💓

The Shepherd of the Hills 
The Book Verses the Movie
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Okay enough about all that! Let's get on with this week's post...shall we?



This week's to-do list...

- Clean house
- Do laundry
- Go to the doctor
- Set an eye appointment
- Figure November budget and bills
- Go to the bank
- Pay November bills
- Have tires rotated
- Meet dil for our quarterly nature drive and breakfast
- Work
- Celebrate National Bison Day



This week's menu plan...

Monday - Turkey Italian sausage with oven-roasted potatoes and canned beets
Tuesday - THM's Good Grub on low-carb tortillas
Wednesday - THM's Egg Roll in a Bowl
Thursday - Homemade pizza
Friday - Fish sandwich and oven fries
Saturday - Chili with crackers
Sunday - Leftovers 



That's all for today! Have a great week ahead and I'll see you again soon!

Until next time...
~Rebecca

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