The Maple Leaf Rag

Instead of my old guitar pictures, I put up some pictures of me. I thought it was fun to show people what I look like. It's not like I'm a fashion model! Here I am 55 years old, crooked teeth and one ear that is lower than the other! So what's the big deal?

Actually, I don't know. Someone is very upset that my pictures are on my profile. Tell me what you think? If a guy puts pictures of himself up on Ebaby is it something to be jealous about?

My friend has put her pictures up on here in her profile. My argument there is that a picture of a pretty woman is far different from pictures of a mature, smiling man. Am I wrong? The funny thing is that since I have put my pics up here, I have had fewer people wanting to be friends! Hahaha, Maybe my mug shots drive them away!

This is what we would call 'a tempest in a teapot!' That means that someone is making a big deal out of what seems to be nothing. 

Since many of my friends on here and in my life are Muslim, I wanted to wish them all a happy and fun Eid. They have all had a long month, I believe it ends tomorrow on the 13th of October. 

 While I am not at all religious, I know that many of my friends are quite religious and that their religion gives them a strong footing for their lives. 

Our Thanksgiving on Monday was the warmest ever in history by 6 degrees. No wonder it felt so warm in the house when I was cooking the turkey! Now it is back to normal here, cool at night and just nice, about 15, in the daytime.

A sad note, which means the end of summer, is the poor treefrogs. In the hot weather you can hear them chirp endlessly at night. Now, in the cool evenings, their chirp has wound down to one every few seconds. They still try to sound summery but it's tough when you are cold-blooded!  

Ah the twists and turns of my crazy life! It's Thanksgiving Day here in Canada. This is the day that we say thanks for our food and our family, things like that. Usually we cook a feast of turkey or ham and lots of fall veggies, make some pies and eat in the middle of the afternoon. 

The other turkey day is Christmas and it's a bigger feast but this one is a good one also. Since my family is out of town until later today, I will be the dedicated or designated cooker of Mr. Turkey Lurkey.

The bird has been thawing in the fridge for a few days and should be ready to stuff and roast in the oven.

Last night, I had a wonderful long chat with an old friend from Ebaby and, if she reads this, I want to thank her for her moral support. A friend in need is a friend indeed and she was the friend indeed last night. Lots of laughs and some tears from me at the end due to a situation that developed on another front. Thanks my friend!