This And That * If each day is a gift, I would like to exchange Monday for another Sunday. * Isn't this the truth? October is just a vicious circle of buying bags of candy for Halloween because you keep eating what you have already purchased! * It has been said that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.

Fall Appetizers It's officially fall, and with it comes some yummy snacks to eat while you watch football or settle in for a cozy evening of watching movies. So here are a few I plan on trying out! Buffalo Chicken Dip Two cups of shredded chicken Eight ounces of cream cheese Half a cup of your favorite hot sauce Half a cup of ranch dressing Half a cup of shredded cheddar Mix it all up in a baking dish, bake at 350 degrees for twenty minutes until bubbly.

This And That * Bobby Hart of Boyce and Hart passed away recently. This talented musical duo wrote many songs for The Monkees! One of my favorites that they wrote was “Valleri.” Of course, Neil Diamond also wrote several songs for The Monkees, including “I’m a Believer,” and two of my other favorite Monkee songs, “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You,” and “Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow.” * Do you listen to those commercials on TV about people in debt who say they don’t even know how they will feed their kids? But then, as soon as their problem is solved, not one of them says they bought food to eat.

FREEDOM When did our world become so filled with hate that people celebrate the senseless murder of a man who put God first and was willing to engage in face-to-face debates, speaking his truth? I still struggle to comprehend that this horrendous act even happened. Like each and every one of us, we most certainly won’t fully agree with what others say or do, but violence is never the answer.

Happy Fifteenth Anniversary! To Sadie and Chase: Happy Fifteenth Anniversary! Your wedding song suits you two well. I love how you love each other.

From The Feminine Slant By The Office Cat Here are some snippets Lucia Hamilton wrote in her Feminine Slant column. She started the column in the 1930s and kept it going for decades. Enjoy these from the 1930s….

Remembering 9/11 “These acts shattered steel, but they cannot dent the steel of America’s resolve.” President George W. Bush “When Americans lend a hand to one another, nothing is impossible.

This and That * It’s hoodie time! Don’t ask me if I want to go do spooky stuff, just come get me! * Having a cruise to look forward to is good for your health! * I read where Laura Howard of the Kansas Department of Children says she will not share SNAP data with the USDA after the USDA has requested that information. She serves in an appointed position.

Football Can you smell the crisp fall air softly blowing in the best season of the year? Yes, I mean football!!! Enjoy these quotes! “The difference between a good player and a great one is the discipline to do the little things consistently.” “In life as on the field, success is achieved by staying focused on the goal.” “Victory begins in the heart of the player.” “Respect is earned from hard work and being willing to accept coaching. Remember that.” “Football is like life.

This And That * If Superman couldn’t fly, I am sure he would be cruising. * Sydney Sweeney is now on my playlist and the grandkids are getting American Eagle gear for Christmas.