Kalua turkey, kalua pig and cabbage, kalua ham – I got that later, veggies, more veggies, purple sweet potatoes – I got more when I went after kalua ham, and rice. Plus apple pie. This being Hawai’i “dinner” was served at 11AM. Not a problem.
I had a fine time. And was very well fed. Came home. Napped. Went for a swim. Read the paper. Guess want? There is absolutely nothing at the black friday sales that I need or want. But, I had to look.
Note to Carlton: Remember – for years you told me about something you read regarding an elderly man of ample means started out every day with $100 in his wallet. And he gave himself permission to use that $100 on anything? You admired that concept, but could never bring yourself try it. I tried it on a weekly cycle. I definitely spent more money. Because I didn’t agonize over every expenditure. I was more generous to others and to myself. I am going to give it another week and another $100. Sort of an allowance for Peg.
Gratitude: I have been recording things that I am thankful for all day. It is 6PM. My list has been going since 6AM. So, I have twelve hours of gratitude.
Air conditioning, turtles, good coffee, tangerines, dead tree newspapers, the chance to correct past mistakes, comfy shoes, new friends that take care of me, waves, sunshine, family be they ever so distant, dolphins, old friends that support me, kalua pig and cabbage, apple pie, avocados, swimming in the bay, indoor plumbing, whales, trashy novels, my fuzzy gray shawl, naps, beer, chocolate…