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Smells detonate softly in our memory like poignant landmines hidden under the weedy mass of years.
— Diane Ackerman

1. the smell of the pine-scented candle that only comes out at Christmas greeting me when I walk in the door

2. preparations for the Great Cookie Weekend of Aught-Nine

3. a good idea

What are you happy about or grateful for this week?

I don’t sing because I’m happy; I’m happy because I sing.
— William James

Thanksgiving day is a jewel to set in the hearts of honest men;
but be careful that you do not take the day and leave out the gratitude.
— E.P. Powell

1. Thanksgiving with family

2. road trips

3. “history of food” shows – I love learning all about where nachos and donuts and Tootsie Rolls come from!

I hope you’re all celebrating with loved ones today, and I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

The poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese.
— G.K. Chesterton

So, I took a little hiatus from this feature, though I’m not really sure why.  In any event, it’s back, so let’s get to it.

1. Macaroni and cheese

2.  Getting some Christmas shopping done early.

3. An honest day’s work

That’s what I’m happy about this week – what about you?

True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body: nourishment and refreshment.
— William Penn