It’s November and that means Thanksgiving and that leads to recognizing the things for which we are grateful. I understand that there are many, so very many things and I see in social media a daily account of friends listing their blessings. It’s very touching to see and it also helps to put things in perspective. I don’t participate because I prefer to keep that private. But there are some random things, basic, mundane, everyday things to which I would like to express appreciation.
For example, I am grateful for locks. They have some rather unique uses. I am grateful for the ability to prevent my kids from using my fabric scissors on their cardboard projects.
I am also grateful for that awesome 80’s hair fashion holdover, the scrunchie. Without it, all the power cords behind the entertainment center would resemble Medusa on a bad day.
Lastly, I am very grateful for the ever-present margarine containers. They are so handy. Not just for storing the coming Thanksgiving leftovers for friends to take home so that it doesn’t overcrowd my refrigerator, but also for the sundry crafting stuff that apparently seems to disappear the minute I need it, and re-appear once I am done with whatever project I had. And because I don’t microwave in them, I don’t release poly-something.
So there you have it. Random things I am thankful to have around. I would have listed Duct Tapeโข and WD-40โข, but they go without saying, as does the rope and shovel. Hope y’all have a great Thursday ๐
November 6th, 2014 at 1:12 PM
Another great electric cord holder that you can usually find one or two of around the house.
November 6th, 2014 at 6:03 PM
I saw your link and I actually squealed!! ๐
November 6th, 2014 at 1:17 PM
… but they go without saying, as does the rope and shovel.
THIS is why I love Sithythings.
November 6th, 2014 at 6:03 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
November 6th, 2014 at 8:08 PM
sundry’s are good, especially with hot caramel, sprinkles, and extra whipped cream….
November 6th, 2014 at 8:11 PM
You get me ๐
November 7th, 2014 at 6:08 AM
I have no use for WD-40, because I know about LP-4, which works so much better. WD 40 is mostly kerosene.
I am a Badger, and Badgers do not approve of margarine, as it creates unemployment among cows.
November 7th, 2014 at 9:37 AM
I prefer butter myself, honestly. Most of the margarine bowls come from my mom or sister. Mine tend to be of the Cool Whip variety ๐
November 7th, 2014 at 6:43 AM
I like that scrunchie idea. I’ll have to steal a few of the bazillion of them we have around the house. ๐
November 7th, 2014 at 9:37 AM
In a houseful of gals, that should be easy ๐
November 8th, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Nutterbutters. You forgot to mention Nutterbutters.
And you also failed to mention the bag of quicklime next to the shovel. And the Friend With Alibi. Both very important.
November 9th, 2014 at 10:10 AM
I don’t need that stuff. I never leave anything to be found. ๐
November 9th, 2014 at 6:34 PM
Fine, be that way. “Friend with woodchipper’. Better? And yes…while you probably have one, “two is one and one is none”, after all.
November 9th, 2014 at 10:40 AM
A roll of industrial-strength Velcroยฎ. (Along with chocolate syrup and an ostrich feather.)
November 12th, 2014 at 6:55 AM
Duct tape. It has a light side and a dark side and it binds the universe together.
November 12th, 2014 at 8:32 AM
TRUTH!!! ๐