Magic Christmas in Lights

My muscles are paying dearly for this, but I had the opportunity to finally check something off of my bucket list, and I couldn't pass it up. I've been wanting to see the Christmas lights at Bellingrath Gardens since they debuted the event a whopping 21 years ago.

Yep, tonight was my first time to go to Magic Christmas In Lights. And it was beautiful.

Rest In Peace, Princess

Credit: James Hance

This is a devastating blow to what has been a year of immense loss in the Fine Arts world. Thank you, Carrie Fisher, for your talent, your humor, your honesty, and your advocacy. You will be missed by so many.

Edit Note: It has taken me awhile to come back to this, but I just want to acknowledge the fact that her beloved mother Debbie Reynolds passed away the following day. It left me pretty speechless. I can't imagine what Billie went through, losing her mother and grandmother within 24 hours of each other. I wish her comfort and peace as she moves forward after this profound loss.

A little bit of Christmas, in Pictures

I entered the holiday door contest. :-)

(Edit Note: I won! LOL)

I made goodies...mmmm!

(I also cooked a feast, but forgot to take pics!)

I received some really nice gifts from friends and family.

This isn't everything, but many thanks to all who thought of me.

And I...nope. Just kidding. That's not my hand! Haha!

It's my brother's girlfriend's hand. They are finally getting

hitched! I'm happy that I was present for the proposal. :-)

I crashed early, and had to spend the rest of Christmas in bed.

I hated not carpooling to Pensacola, but my body was struggling.

I accomplished most of my plans, however, and I'm ok with that.

I was determined to fight depression and embrace the season.

I cooked, visited folks, bought a few gifts with the little money I had,

and, in spite of my unstable muscles, I had a successful holiday overall.

I hope you all did too, faithful readers.

Sick :(

I have an upper respiratory/sinus infection...boohiss to the max! Not good news, as I am not supposed to take antibiotics.

Antibiotics inhibit neuromuscular transmission, which translates into severe/potentially life-threatening muscular dystrophy symptoms in my world. I've been there and done that many times, and it's rough. I'm not looking forward to the next couple of weeks ahead. I can't let the infection spread or get worse, obviously, so the only reasonable choice is to take the antibiotics.

The good news is that I'm not running a fever yet. My body temp makes a big difference in my ability to function, so fingers crossed that I can keep it under control.

I'll be back with some real posts soon. My couch is calling.

Thanksgiving, with pups

I gave Jazzy some ham and rubbed her belly.

She says I am now officially the cool Aunt. 

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving.

In spite of my debilitating health

and my equally terrible bank account,

I have much to be thankful for.

The Oxford Comma Perfectly Explained

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