Thought Starters For The Week...

Did you watch the black n gold on Sunday? Can you explain the last 10 seconds of the game in less than 10 seconds?

I've been off the '24' tv wagon for a few seasons but this week's "prequel" premiere has jump started me for a new season. It starts Sunday 11/23 at 8 p.m.

Light Up Night is Friday ---- What do you do? Visit downtown for the night or wait for your own community light up night?

Where are you on holiday decorations before the holidays? My husband and I had a discussion about stores selling holiday decorations waaaaaaayyyy ahead of the actual holidays. He can't stand it and feels that it ruins the holiday. I said that just because it's out there it doesn't mean that you have to BUY it! I actually could look at wreaths, trees, and Christmas lights all year round. It doesn't mean I'm going to decorate my house with the stuff until that day after Thanksgiving.

For most of us, Thanksgiving means lots of family time...and for some of us...that leads to happy hour. For those of us who would prefer to drink our dessert on Thanksgiving (and you are a responsible non driving adult)...

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail
• 1 oz Malibu rum
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 6 oz milk
• 1/3 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 tsp pumpkin pie filling (depending on desired taste)
Blend all ingredients together in a blender with a few cubes of ice. Serve in a glass rimmed with very finely crushed graham cracker crumbs. Sprinkle more cinnamon on top for garnish.
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The Ginger Snap
• .75 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum
• .5 oz. ginger brandy
• 4 oz. eggnog
• 1 ginger snap (optional)
• Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, ginger brandy, and eggnog in blender. Blend to desired consistency and pour into glass. Garnish with ginger snap for dunking if desired.

Just trying to keep the holidays running smoothly for you ...