Tuesday Tidbits

My son had to work all day yesterday, so I went to a needlework store and shopped a bit. Bought some yarn to make a Christmas present or two. From there I stopped at Starbucks, then went to the Veterans Museum. It was very interesting, and on the wall listing those killed in the Korean Conflict, I found my mother's first husband's name. It was a bittersweet moment, but after much ado (explanation follows), I was able to make a photo of his name. I called her and told her she should be proud that it is there, and she agreed that she is. Walking through the room dedicated to the burials of those killed in war was very difficult for me as it has not been very long since my dad was buried with military honors in a National Cemetery. I am proud of him, too.

I have a new camera and it is making wonderful photos. However, I left the instruction manual at home, so every time I need to figure out something new, it is a matter of pressing every button until I accidentally get it right. That is monumentally frustrating, but worth the effort as I am getting those great shots.

Came home and enjoyed sitting here with the back door to the screened porch open to enjoy the breeze and the beautiful tree just outside with its leaves turning. I am a week or so too early for the full effect, but I am enjoying every pretty tree I see. A hornet found his way through the screens on the porch and came and sat down by me on the sofa. He won't be visiting anyone else, sad to say.

After supper at RibCrib, we headed over to Music City Center to see my favorite group, The Haygoods. They are always so energetic and act like they are having as much fun as we are. I got some great photos using my new camera, though I am still looking forward to reading the manual a little better, but overall, I'm very pleased. They had added a couple of songs, and one was missing that I'd seen in March. They "Blues Brothers" were wilder than ever before. All-in-all, I had a great evening. Tomorrow is Silver Dollar City. It will be my first visit there.