JuneNYsAdventuresPart2

Peggy, David and I are planning on going to MANDARIN in Niagara Falls, NY for Christmas dinner. About a week ago, she asked me for ideas for what to do on CHristmas day, and when I got an email from Mandarin, I got the idea and presented it to her. She asked David and once he found out that Katherine is busy on Christmas Day, he said YES. I must remember to call Mandarin tomorrow and make reservations. They open at three p.m. on holidays. However, I want to make sure that Becky has someplace to go and/or something to do for Christmas so I am thinking of having a CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST here at my house. I think I have decided on a breakfast casserole and a baked pancake and fresh fruit. I will even make coffee! CORNED BEEF BREAKFAST CASSEROLE 1 (14-ounce) can HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Corned Beef Hash 1 onion, chopped 8 eggs 1¼ cups milk 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard Pinch cayenne pepper 4 cups ½-inch bread cubes 1½ cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided Chopped parsley Directions H...

Sunday: Before church, I went to Panera and got a drink and also to the DOLLAR TREE for napkins and tissues. Pastor Craig is in Israel so Jim Hood spoke and he did a good job. Unfortunately, I started a fit of coughing about ten minutes into the sermon and had to go out and sit in the foyer. I was able to watch and hear the rest of the sermon on a tv screen out there. Jim finished the sermon earlier than usual and I went down to the kitchen to help out with starting the SENIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY. I helped put tablecloths and other items on the tables. It was my job to watch the table with basket raffle items, but it was all set up and very little that I could do. Louise won the two glass candle holders that I gave to Peggy a while back. The rest of the party went well and the meal provided by the Koteks was very good. In the gift exchange I got a heated mask for dry eye, which I can use. When I got home, I crashed on the couch and stayed there for a few hours. I called Elai...