There was a pale white moon in the blue sky late this afternoon. A full moon and it wasn't yet dark. The moon hovered low in the sky.

Now it is dark and the moonlight fills the air.

I am encouraged by the steadiness of the moon's presence. It knows just what to do and doesn't try to do more.

I don't think the moon ever gets tired.

Driving ot Santa Cruz I see that most of the fields are plowed but not planted, Long rows of soil, huge empty fields.

I wonder if this is unusual. I don't remember seeing this before, as if the farmers have gone on strike or vacation.

I hope they come back. I like food.

I had a second Thanksgiving dinner with my son's family tonight. Turkey, potatoes, salad, stuffing, gravy and a bunch of leftovers to take home.


The two kids were excited and demanded a lot of attention. I don't know how adults have conversations when young kids are around.

Back to my quiet house and my boring life.

My sister and I went ot see an afternoon showing of OLD DOGS. We laughed a lot but it was a pretty mediocre movie.

And then we went to Fifi's for our usual French diner.

We didn't run out of things to talk about. We actually had quite interesting conversations.

I like both my sisters.

Went to Whole Foods this morning to pick up some Thanksgiving food. Yes I know today is Thanksgiving.

The store was busy and friendly. Plenty of parking. Maybe it is good to not plan ahead. I couldn't decide whether we were going out for dinner or staying at home.

I still haven't decided.

My friend Tasha made a yummy pancake breakfast this morning in Carmel Highlands. We sat and ate and talked. And then I had to get home for a sewing student.

This evening I went to see the movie THE EDUCATION. I liked it.

The last of my chores this morning was to go to
Whole foods to pick up some supplies. I wasn't thinking.

At 11am there were crowds of women shopping for the holidays, mothers with little kids and lists trying to find what they need with out loosing the kids.
Noise, ailses blocked with carts, long lines at the check out counters.

I fought my way through joining the crowd of pushy old ladies determined to squeeze through.

I was glad to get home.