The first part of December was marked by Christmas concerts and parties, and medical and dental appointments. 

As the Christmas season began, we were surrounded by music: the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performed their Christmas concert on Sunday, December 3 in Hot Springs Village to a sold out house. And then, on Friday, December 8, Kay joined other PEO sisters in presenting their Christmas concert. 

We only attended one Christmas party this season, the Court Sports party on Wednesday, December 6, at Diamante Country Club; our pickleball group was well represented.

I continued “experimenting” with sourdough. Here is a photo of the first batch of cinnamon rolls baked.

I had two dental appointments on Tuesday, December 5, and again on Thursday, December 14. A cavity was discovered under a crown, necessitating a new crown, and resulting in a delay of our departure for winter in Arizona as the crown won’t be ready until after the first of the year. 

Least I forget, I had the dreaded colonoscopy on Wednesday, December 13, which meant a day to “prepare,” and day for the procedure, and a week to “recover!”  Because of age, this was my last one.

And this month marks the last month of my term as Chairman of our church’s board of trustees. The last meeting of the year was Monday, December 7. It was a labor of love, but I’m glad to pass the torch.

Kay and The Bookclub finished their year with a Christmas party in Hot Springs Village. It was a somber occasion as one of their longterm members passed a few weeks ago.

Neither of us played golf this reporting period, but we played lots of pickleball. It’s such a great game. This photo is the result of yet another fall.

Regretfully, I did not make any nature/wildlife photographs. However, if you or you know of someone that’s in the market for a really good used camera, I am offering this Sony A7riii for sale for $1150. It’s in 9+ condition (near mint). Just let me know.