The Writer’s Workshop

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Something I learned in November was I can’t believe everything my doctors say or what they prescribe to be right for me. My job as a patient is to be my own advocate, speak up, question and basically be a pita when they only want fifteen minutes. Multiple issues need to be researched at reliable medical sources. My doctor I like, but he can’t know or read everything, whereas I have plenty of time. I’m not saying be obnoxious and demanding, but do get your questions answered. I’m lucky to have a doc that will do that.

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Tanka Tuesday

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it’s the stuff

inside or outside

it’s a must

spicy bread

you can have all my potatoes

instead, I’ll take bread.

cubed delight

oh yes I will fight

for stuffing

yummy dish

cranberries, ham, yes I am

lover, Sam I am

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This recipe book is so old the stuffing page was ripped out and “stuffed” elsewhere😀

Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book:

3 Tbsp chopped onion

1/4 cup butter

4 cups dried bread cubes (about 7 slices)

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp poultry seasoning

1/2 tsp sage – I always use more

2-4 Tbsp water or broth

Cook onion in butter. Combine with bread and seasonings.Toss with enough liquid to moisten. Enough for a 4-5 pound chicken. Double for a 10 pound turkey. Optional: add giblets, mushrooms, celery (I add celery), raisins or chestnuts.

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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge No. 41, December Foods, 12/2/2025

SYW 12-1-25

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Here are this week’s questions:

1. Are you busy making preparations for Dec 25th? Not really.

2. What is your favourite Christmas/holiday movie? “White Christmas”

3. What is your pet hate Christmas song? “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”

4.  Which actor in your opinion made the best Father Christmas? The original one.

Gratitude: So grateful to see all my family here, except one.🥳

Sharing my World 1st December.

MLMM Wordle

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A friend from the company was shopping with me and we stopped for a coffee. Suddenly a fight broke out when one vocal man from the crowd said “we need to declare war on them”. Apparently, “them” referred to a secret expedition of aliens who were disguised as elephants. Thankfully the flush police presence solved the problem and the troubled man was taken to the hospital for observation.

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Monday Wordle #453

Life as I know it…🙄🥴

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Starting the morning with gripper socks

Warm and cozy, bottom has bumps

A fairly good accessory to prevent knocks

In case I slip and don’t want any 🫨

I’ve been saddled with one foot in a sock

Almost a year now and guess it’s a lock

A few more weeks till my right heel heals

A boring story, please, no sympathy feels.🙃

So back to my morning, coffee’s a must

My one cup maker never sees any dust

I find the caffeine doesn’t affect me at all

I’ve even read it’s a benefit call👍🏻😛

Well then I take my cup to the table

And write with my iPad as I’m able

It takes all my morning, a fine treat

And then about three find something to eat.

It’s boring to read this and more boring to live

If it weren’t for reading and comments you give.🥳

I admit I’m no poet, but it’s fun to try

And telling stories, I like it, oh my

Sometimes I’m stuck on a picture prompt🧐

But trying to write, always a fun romp.

So do not get too serious these holidays

And find the love in so many ways!🤓

My great granddaughter, 3 1/2. The “wonder” is what it’s about💚❤️

* I guess practice what I preach fits here🙄

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