Karen’s Opinion

We got some snow, enough to make me want to stay inside and hibernate. I am not a cold weather lover. I always thought winter was okay when we went snow skiing but we don’t do that anymore so, snow and ice can stay away forever!

My nephew and his wife came for a few days. They live in Tennessee and sell things at flea markets. Indianapolis had a big “Garage Sale” this past weekend so they brought their wares. My sister came along too as well as her grand-daughter, aged 5. That little girl is a hoot! She had me laughing and wore me out. I hope I can be as good of grandma as my sister is. She has so much patience. Little ones take a lot of listening to and energy. I discovered that I need to update my toy box. My toys are really old! She still liked playing with them.

Now that they have all gone home, my house is too quiet. My sister lives in Kentucky and another sister lives in, as we like to call it, the Republic of Texas. It is hard to believe that we have all lived so far apart for so many years. We try to get together for big anniversaries and holidays. I know we will be gathering in Dallas in two years for my niece’s high school graduation. My sister will be checking out party hall rentals in Dallas. If the celebration is anything like what the kids do for other celebrations, it will be a fun time. They say that everything is done in a big way when it is done in Texas. LOL I might have to get a hold of a Dallas relocation guide to see if my husband could be talked into moving somewhere warm!

It is back to work today. My house is too quiet.

I finally got into the Christmas spirit! Saturday night, my husband, myself and another couple went to the Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN to see Ricky Skaggs and his family perform.

I was familiar with Ricky Skaggs and had heard about the Whites but had never heard them perform together. They put on an awesome concert. It was so nice to hear about the birth of Christ through song. I could feel the testimony of Sharon White-Skaggs as a heartfelt emotion. I have to say, this concert felt more spiritual than some “christian” concerts I have been to lately. I am not saying we were preached at but the spirit was definitely amongst us all.

Ricky and Sharon’s two children and Sharon’s sister’s daughter sang with the group. Oh my goodness! They are all so talented. This group had just lost their drummer to cancer only two weeks ago! They sang a tribute to him that brought tears to my eyes.

If you like bluegrass, instrumental music and harmony, you will love this concert.

My Oreo balls failed. I have a feeling that I stirred the chocolate too much and it reverted to a dry, crystallized mess. I froze the ball innards and will make them when my daughter, the chef, visits at Christmas.

I love Wednesdays because I only work in our store until noon. My husband and our longtime employee, Jeff, are tearing out the Quick-step display floor in our showroom. That particular floor is discontinued and, of course, when customers see it, that is the floor they like the best. We are putting down three different style and color combinations in its place. Having a display floor makes it so much easier to sell flooring.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!