The Crown

Just so you know, today I am receiving another crown. It's not easy being a Queen. You have so many crowns you wear. At times it will make your head hurt!
Crowns can be easily earned though. All you have to do to earn one is be a good neighbor, a friend, a teacher, a cook, make a smile, spread some joy, any act of kindness, etc. You get the idea. And NO...you cannot earn a crown by being serial killer, an ax murderer, a bully or by being a total shit!
It will be impossible to ever know how many crowns you have. Many will be given and you will never even know about them. It is perfectly OK to give yourself a crown. You will know when it is earned. Some crowns will tarnish, some will have a few jewels and others will be loaded.
So today I am officially giving myself the "Bloggers Crown"! Thanks to my BFF for turning me on to this blogging thing (you know who you are). It is so fun and I may even get good at it! And for that BFF- I am also giving you a crown!
But no matter if you are a Queen, a King or even a Jack of all trades, the goal is to earn as many crowns as you can before earning the "good and faithful servant" crown. And wear your crowns with pride, no matter if they are tarnished or loaded with jewels. You have earned them. Whenever possible give a crown. The rewards are priceless!

Queen for a Day

I hope your Thanksgiving meal was as "Yummy" as mine. We do not live "down the street" to many places so going out to eat at our place is considered a "luxury." And Thanksgiving Day holds a special meaning for CdubbleU and me, as it is also the day we moved into this place we call home. Twelve years now but that is for another post!

The day started out with a few chores and then with CdubbleU not feeling up to par. Little T was at his Aunt's house who lives in town, so I dolled up somewhat and headed that way. I met up with my mother and the four of us landed at Ruby Tuesday's for the traditional Thanksgiving meal!

The meal started off with Little T making a toast with the raising of the water glasses and shouting "Happy Thanksgiving." Following with a Sprite for him and "adult beverages" for the rest of us we placed our order. The traditional chicken fingers and fries for Little T and Parmesan Shrimp Pasta Tender,(spicy shrimp are seasoned and sautéed, then served over pasta in Parmesan cream sauce and accented with diced tomatoes) for the rest of us. Desert was a Chocolate Chip Cookie and Strawberries &Ice Cream Fresh berries with a strawberry sauce over vanilla ice cream in a delicate puff pastry. We were fat!

I ordered the traditional turkey and dressing "to go" for CdubbleU. I hugged and kissed my family. (Little T stayed another night with his aunt.) Making my way back to the big woods, I reflected on my life, my blessings and I am truly grateful. And yep....I was Queen for a Day!