Thanksgiving Tradition feed the animals first

I live in Hagerstown , Md.
in an old neighborhood that was once beautiful woods.
There's a wonderful old park down the hill from my house.
The beautiful woods that was once a habitat to many creatures has disappeared due to creating a housing developement. Gone are the turtles and frogs that once hid from view. Gone is the Snowy Owl that was a long time visitor before flying back North.
But, the Ducks still inhabit the small pond and stream.
Years ago, a few white farm ducks were dropped off there and they have made a wonderful home at that small pond. They are a favorite to many people that live here.
Every year on Thanksgiving morning, as soon as the sun peeks over the hill, I start my Thanksgiving tradition by going to the pond to feed the ducks.
Shelled corn , a gallon bucket of shelled corn is enjoyed by the farm Ducks and whatever Mallard or wild ducks are still there. I also tuck some raw peanuts in the shell here and there in the bushes for whatever Squirrels may have survived the Spring and Summer.
Most times , I'm very sad to say , the Squirrels are run over by cars going too fast on the road that curves around the park.
It's a wonderful start to my holiday season that I hold most dear.
This morning welcomed me with a downpour of rain, icy rain.
I was undecided about venturing out , but preservance over ruled.
My holiday tradition must begin with feeding those ducks.
Sure enough , as soon as I arrived to the park , I got out of my car, and called, " Quackers, come on Quackers "( my pet name for these Ducks ).
The farm Ducks ran to me as though I was Santa Claus with gifts. The wild Ducks looked on as though to think, who is this strange creature with the bucket ?
And then, as soon as I started pouring the corn to the ground, even they came running to me.
It was then I noticed the rain had stopped.
A wonderful sensation of peace flooded my soul , and the smile in my heart reached my lips as I looked to the sky above , and I thanked my God for the blessings , the many blessing of my life.
And so, my holiday tradition has begun.
Happy holidays to all, to each and everyone that lives upon this Earth that we all share.
From me to you , may the your holiday tradition touch your heart and soul as deeply as mine touches mine.
Best wishes , Linda

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I was amazed to realize that I have not been out dancing for over 20 years !

Today was the annual HoHo Event in Middletown Md.

I signed up to go because it was only about a half hour from my home. Driving down the road to Middletown was truly wonderful...it had been years since I drove that road !

I've never been to an event like this, so, I really did not know what to expect.

I wear my jewelry to the max anyway , but today, I added a glittery jacket and my husband stood in the doorway , mouth open, not sure what to say. I assured him everyone would be dressed this way..and that it really was all women...an event for women to enjoy dressing up, enjoy each other's company and a wonderful meal.

I found the Middletown Golf Club and was very happy to see a lady in a red hat standing outside... I yelled to her to please wait for me, and I clipperty clopped in my fancy high heels to her..I love shoes, why can't they make high heels as comfortable as they are beautiful ?

We greeted each other and after introducing ourselves, we entered the huge building.

Well, my eyes surely could have jumped out of their sockets if they could.

Beautiful women everywhere..there had to have been at least 100 women..everyone smiling, everyone happy..and jewels ! Oh my, I wanted to hug everyone and talk jewelry...I was star struck !

I was in Heaven !

I am not a shy person, so, naturally I walked up to as many women as I could to just drool over their attire.

I was amazed...I was like a kid on Christmas Day...I felt as though I was in Hollywood attending a premier.

Huge chandleiers lit , and the huge room had facing mirrors...everything was glamour to the max. The women at my table won my heart immediately.

When you can connect to a room full of strangers and feel the love, the joy, and see the beauty...well, it was intoxicating.

I do not drink, and truthfully , I felt drunk with happiness anyway.

I was so happy, that I forgot who I was, where I was, and really did not care.

I heard the music and danced. While I danced , I had my brother and my sister in my heart.

We would go dancing at the clubs for years...and dance and dance.

My Sister and I would dress up, and my dear brother would meet us wherever there was a band playing..or a juke box, who cared, as long as we could dance.

And lo and behold, the dearest little lady came on the floor and danced with me.

They say she is 79 years young.

It was an honor she sought me out, and became my partner. She was so little I could have tucked her under my hat and take her home with me LOL

And so dear ladies. Here lies the point to this long blog.

Last summer I was surfing the net , looking for a social site to post a blog once in a while, post photos of things in my shop...maybe even post a video once in a while. To keep my name in the search engine I am very active with networking. And I happened upon this site, LOTH. And when I need a break from all my on line chores, I stop in here.

It was to be you see.

I enjoyed myself today so much, it was as though I stepped back into time. And, it felt wonderful.

I truly thank you all for being the wonderful ladies you are.

If I were to bottle happiness, glamour , sisterhood, and love, the bottle would be filled with each and every one of you.

Best wishes, Linda

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