...and My Birthday

Between November 18 and December 31, there are 6 birthdays in my family. Both aunts, Mother, husband, nephew and self. (There is a cousin's birthday on Dec. 31 as well, but she's never around for it.) So we try to have a birthday lunch during this time especially for birthday people. This year we went to J.D.'s Buffet in Winchester. They were so accommodating. They allowed us to bring in a cake, ice cream and drinks. And the food is good country food.

 

This is Google saying "Happy Birthday Carrie"

 

Today is my birthday. When I was a kid, my parents made sure I had a birthday. They didn't mix it up with Christmas, like a lot of people. But now it get's mixed in with Christmas. This year, I've had a text and 5 phone calls. It's been a good birthday so far. My sweet husband gave me a Kindle. I'd been thinking about one, but hadn't verbalized that. So it was a sweet surprise, and now I've had it in my hand almost all day. We'll go out for steak tonight. It's a good life.

Now for the juicy part. I've finally done it. You know how when women get older they buy "old lady shoes." Well, I've bought an old lady car. And I love it. It's a white Lincoln Town Car and it has heated seats, two sun visors each, and you can ride in it all day and not be worn out.

It's actually my second. I traded my convertible for the first one the 20th of November. Then, it got totaled on the 20th day of ownership. Mom and I were coming back from Murfreesboro in the rain and wind and a young woman pulled out from the right. She didn't see me. From her angle, I was behind a truck. But no one was hurt and now I have a younger Lincoln Town Car.

The first one had white leather interior, which was beautiful. But this one has a light gray and it's a little more practical, especially since our dog Rosie travels with us all the time.

Yesterday, John said I was too tall for this car. I can see over the steering wheel. Now you know why I think I've bought an "old lady car."

Merry Christmas!

This was mine.

Now this is mine.