Thanksgiving preparations are

in full tilt. My Sainted Mother, of course, looms large - we made the caramel rolls this afternoon, and they are wonderful, as usual. We are heading to the neighbors' but nonetheless fixing a turkey breast with dressing, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole to eat when we come back from Nebraska - a road trip commencing Friday morning. Why spend Black Friday shopping here when we can hit Manard's in Scottsbluff and observe sunset at Carhenge in Alliance? We are heading out with turkey sandwiches and dressing - hence the need to cook a separate dinner. And our own pie. This year, Leigh is baking a combination pumpkin and pecan for us; pecan and pumpkin pies, respectfully, for dinner tomorrow. We are planning a leisurely morning: breakfast casserole, mimosas, caramel rolls, coffee - ummm, ummm, ummm. I am heading to water aerobics tonight for some preventive maintenance.