Our Family Version of Traveling Home for Thanksgiving

Golden round of cornbread in a back cast iron skillet, cooling on a trivet on the countertop. A glimpse of a new range can be seen in the background.

When one of our family members called last week to tell us their vehicle stopped on the expressway on the way to work, we were worried.

Their vehicle had a number of issues this year.

We wondered if it could be fixed quickly and whether they would still join us for our Thanksgiving holiday celebration.

They assured us they had every intention of being here for Thanksgiving.

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Photo of the Week: Blue-stemmed Goldenrod

Foot-tall plant with several branched somewhat arching stems of lancelike smooth green leaves with clusters of small, yellow flowers. Fallen yellow and brown leaves surround the plant with pink/red brick wall in the background.

It’s rare to have flowers blooming the last week of November in southeast Michigan.

Cool weather, cloudy skies, and short days make November a month to finish cleaning up the garden in preparation for winter.

Not admiring pretty flowers in our gardens.

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