Thanksgiving is coming. I’ve already started making lists of what needs to be done. Twelve of my family have said they would be here, and there’s the potential for up to 18 more. I know for sure that the rest won’t be able to attend due to distance or other commitments.
\nThis morning I was pondering the subject of flowers. When you set a table with china, I feel you need to finish the table with some sort of floral arrangement. I have this brochure from a local greenhouse that is advertising Thanksgiving arrangements. The prices for what I could use range from $39.95 to 69.95. I definitely have two tables, and am likely to have a third, and I want an arrangement for the foyer table.
\nSomehow, it just seems WRONG to spend that much money on flowers when so many people are doing without this year. It would be lovely to just be able to pick up the phone and order, and have one more thing taken care of, but I don’t think I can do it.
\nWhen I was a teenager, I took classes in flower arranging. I know the basics, and I know that I can put together simple arrangements and bouquets. I think we will still have flowers, but we won’t be ordering them. I plan to use ceramic pumpkins, and ornamental gourds, candles, and a few flowers.
\nWhat I save is going to be given to the local mission so that people who would otherwise do without, will be treated to a full Thanksgiving dinner. It’s not a hardship, and I’ll feel a lot better about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanksgiving is coming. I’ve already started making lists of what needs to be done. Twelve of my family have said they would be here, and there’s the potential for up to 18 more. I know for sure that the rest … Continue reading