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I awoke last night about 2am, for no particular reason! I just woke up as if I had done hours of sleep. When I got back to sleep, I then slept through until about 9am. I got up then and went to SBs for a latte and pastry. I returned and napped for a while and then went out for a late lunch.

I was hungry for a warm dish with pasta. I went to the Olive Garden and downed one of their not-all-that-fancy dishes--Fettuccine with chicken and squash, plus the huge salad and bread sticks. It was somewhat tasty and definitely filling, but nothing to rave about. Their service is slow and their prices are high (for what you get). I went because I had a gift card--I'll probably use what's left on the card to get a dessert. I doubt that I'll go out of my way to eat there again. There's too many other choices around here.

I spent about three hours with the grandkid this afternoon. B had to go to work and my daughter was out of it (not feeling well), so grandpa drew the straw. She's growing up--I've now been with her for slightly over a year. She's changed a lot in some ways--not so in others. But, she keeps changing, as anyone would suspect. She's going to be an exceptionally bright person as she ages and discovers how to apply her natural skills and strengths.

Finished watching the series of Inspector Morse! Not a happy ending nor one that leaves one thinking that Morse was as solid as he seemed to be. It was like watching a batch of wool disappear as someone pulled a loose thread and the whole thing unravels.

Starting to fade now and it's still quite early! The turkeys are coming! The turkeys are coming! And with them the dressing, dishes, desserts, breads, and other victuals--or so everyone hopes for!