Nothing Like Family

I have been in the deer woods since Monday. Let me begin by saying it will be my last visit for a LONG time. I shot what I thought was a doe, but in actuality was a button buck. If you read my blog, you know this is NOT something I would ever intentionally do. It really upset me. Mistakes are made often in the woods, but not by me. I was feeling pretty low. I came home yesterday in a funk and managed to remain in a funk until I talked to my daddy, hence the title of this blog post.

Dad asked me if anyone killed a deer. I copped to my mistake. And in his infinite words of wisdom he said, "Well, no big deal. Those are the best to eat and actually it's better to manage them because they will starve if you don't. It's OK. It happens." I know some people might argue with his logic, but I just don't. I felt soooo much better and even managed to eat deer steak, which I previously declared I would NOT do. And you know, he was right.

I am uploading pictures of my deer stand so you can see what the heck I'm talking about. It's more like 20 feet instead of 25, but hey, I'm STILL 5'1"!!

Today is Thanksgiving. I won't bore you with regular Thanksgiving espousals. We all know I am beyond thankful for my life, love,friends, and family. I'm going to give you five (although I could easily give 50) oft unmentioned things that totally earn my gratefulness: ;)
1. Newspapers: good for only one thing...packing breakables because they sure don't deliver fair, honest, and or balance news anymore.
2. Right Wing Religious Republican Conservatives: they keep me on my toes and remind me of my duties and responsibilites of vigilent citizenship.
3. Slow Drivers: they require me to practice my manners. i try not to curse, think bad thoughts, and/or use inappropriate hand gestures.
4. Bluetooth Headsets: reminds me that I'm NOT the only person who appears to be talking to herself! Of course, I don't own a bluetooth but whatever. ;)
5. Wal-Mart: YES, this deserves the #1 spot but I'm a tad stubborn. Without WallyWorld, I would have nothing and nothing to complain about. Gotta love/hate it.

Well,hope all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Eat, drink, be merry, AND reflect on your many blessings. Remember, there are many others who are not as fortunate. And please remember the families of the fallen soldiers this Thanksgiving and say a special prayer for them and those still serving. They deserve nothing less than our deepest gratitude. God Bless the USA!

Later blog readers.....