Sunday, November 30, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,



Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to:  My Sisters Keeper a Book on CD!

Buon Domenica!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, mostly sunny morning here in Tucson.  Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good (Dolcevita) Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed at the "Egg Connection" along with a good breakfast. Alexa is awake and she said that I don't have any tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Down Home Blues" for me today.

We will be hitting up the "Loft" today to see a movie. We have not been to the "Loft" in a longtime. Looking forward to seeing the renovations.

My playmate wants to start putting up Christmas lights today.

We will be stopping at "Whole Foods" to pick up a couple of pizzas for tonight's dinner.

I am sure that we will be watching a few football games today.

Well, I had better get busy. Have a good Domenica. Stay safe and I will chat at you later. 

Today's challenge word is (topo). I slipped out of the sheets this morning like a (topo). Did you fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

 

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!



THANK YOU, DONNA,



Mood: Relaxed! Gingerbread Cookied! Rummied!

Music listening to: My Sister's Keeper a Book on CD!

Buon Sabato!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, sunny morning here in the valley of Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Scandinavian Blend, and a second cup will be downed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that I don't have any tasks to complete today. I asked her to play some "Smooth Jazz" for me today.

Hey, how about those "Wildcats"? Yes, they beat ASU in the Territorial Rival Game last night. Go Cats! We will be watching our "Wildcats" play basketball today. Go Cats!

We saw the movie "Running Man" yesterday afternoon and it was good, but the ending could have been different.

Well, I had better get this day moving forward. Have a good Sabato. Stay safe and I will chat at you later. We will be watching other football games throughout the day.

Today's challenge idiom is (Patire in quarta.) I am going (Partire in quarta) today. How about you fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Friday, November 28, 2025

Ciao!

Ciao!

How are things going so far on this TGIF!

I just got back from running to the Ufficio postale, dropping off some mail.

My playmate is out swimming, and she will return soon. It is a bit chilly out, but it feels good when you are in the sun.

Our nephew Zack is still counting Javelinas in Dew Drop Inn room #1.

Can you believe that I am starting to get hungry? Where is that leftover turkey?

Here are some pictures that were taken at yesterday's Thanksgiving Feast. I am still burping!


CHEF ZACK AND SON



MIA MOGLIE GRUBBIN"





 






MY GIRLFRIENDS EDWINA AND DEB GRUBBIN!







Well, I had better grab some more coffee and rest up for the movies.  I will have a chinwag at you later. Sara, Matt and Nils we missed you. Burp!

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!



THANK YOU, DONNA,



THANK YOU, MARTY,

Mood: Stuffed and Still Burping!

Music listening to: My Sister's Keeper a Book on CD!

Buon Venerdi! TGIF!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, sunny morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Espresso Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that I have a couple of errands to take of. I asked her to play some "Down Home Blues" for me today.

Well, our Thanksgiving Day with family and two of my girlfriends was nice. One of my complaints was that it did not start on time. I will post pictures as soon as I review them.

I will have to reset Dew Drop Inn room#1 today. Dew Drop Inn room #2 was not occupied.

My playmate and I are going to Park Place Mall to see the movie "Running Man" the previews looked very good.

My shorty is going to tackle the cold this morning at her "Tai Chi" class at Himmel Park this morning.

There will be leftovers for dinner this evening. We will start the (burping) process again for sure, smile! We hope that your Thanksgiving was a good one.

Well, I had better get this day moving along. Have a good TGIF! Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (trucco). Is there a (trucco) to stopping Thanksgiving burping? Do you know fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!






HERE IS THE OBITUARY FOR MY SISTER-IN-LAW.  A BEAUTIFUL SOUL!

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to:  Night Fall a Book on CD!

Buon Mercoledi!  Hump Day!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, clear morning here in Tucson.

The coffee is a good "Scandinavian Blend", and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that today is going to be a busy one for us. I asked her to play some music to cook by.

My shorty is still working on her latest rock. It is coming along nicely.

Here are some pictures from Chefs Day yesterday. 









CANDIED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE WITH MARSHMALLOWS



I will check the two "Dew Drop Inn" rooms for the final time before they are occupied.

I will be cooking a 7lb Turkey Breast today for Open-Faced Sandwiches.

My shorty and I will be setting up the Family Room for Thanksgiving this afternoon.

We will be dining at "Leos" this evening, and yes there will be margaritas.

Have a good Mercoledi! Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (cuscino). I had a rough time of letting go of the (cuscino) this morning. How about you fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Buongiorno!


Buongiorno!



THANK YOU, DONNA,




REST IN PEACE DIANE. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Mood: Relaxed!  Gingerbread Cookied! Red Light Special! Rummied!

Music listening to:  Night Fall a Book on CD!

Buon Martedi!  Taco Tuesday!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, clear morning here in Tucson.  Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Scandinavian Blend, and a second cup will be downed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she reminded me that Chris the iRobot will be coming out this morning to clean the main house carpet. I asked her to play some music to cook by.

Yes, today is a Chef Day. I will be preparing "Candied Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows" for Turkey Day.

The (stucco) guys will be here today, hopefully to finish up the job.

My playmate is still working on her latest rock, and it is coming along nicely.

I will be making a trip to the post office today. I will also be checking on the status of the 22lb Turkey and Turkey Breast to make sure that is going to be thawed out totally. Turkey and Turkey Breast will be ready for seasoning tomorrow.

I will once again go over Dew Drop Inn rooms# 1 and 2 to make sure that they are ready for occupancy.

My shorty will be meeting up with one of her book clubs this evening at "Redbird Scratch Kitchen and Bar. I will be placing my order for my dinner. I need to peruse the menu to see what catches my eye. Smile!

Well, I had better get to it post haste. Have a good Martedi. Stay safe and I will have a chinwag at you later.

Today's challenge word is (sapientone). We will see who will (sapientone) on Turkey Day. It is a sight to see fidanzata

 

Monday, November 24, 2025

Buon Pomeriggio!

Buon Pomeriggio!





How is your day going so far? I just finished with my cleaning of the guesthouse and Dew Drop Inn room #2.

I am going to recheck Dew Drop Inn room #1 this afternoon. I will also recheck the bathroom at the Dew Drop Inn room #1.

With that all done the rooms are ready for Thanksgiving occupancy. Our nephew Zack will be staying in Dew Drop room #1 and my cognata will occupy Dew Drop Inn room #2.

I am going to check the status of the thawing 22lb Butterball and the Turkey Breast.

On Tuesday I will prepare the Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows.

I am getting my part of the holiday taken care of beforehand, in anticipation of some drama to which I want no part of on Turkey Day. We are looking forward to having my girlfriends Edwina and Deb joining us for dinner. Hopefully everything will go off on time, but that is more than likely not!

As long as there is football on TV and plenty of Jack and Coke, I will get through it. We are going to dine at "Leos" on Wednesday prior to Turkey Day without a hitch, smile! Margaritas will help with that for sure.

I may seem a bit negative, but I am used to having my stomach growl and grumble. I miss Sheila because she was my lifeline on Turkey Day and Christmas.

I completed my errands for today and now I am going to try to relax a bit.

Well, I had better check on my shorty. She is in the main house on her Mac.

Enjoy the day and I will chat at you later. We are hosting around 14 or 15 people on Turkey Day.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise  

Buongiorno!

 Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to:  Night Fall a Book on CD!

Buon Lunedi!  How are you doing? It is a chilly, clear morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good robust "French Roast Blend, and a second cup will be downed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that today is going to be a busy one. I asked her to play some "Down Home Blues".

My playmate is still working on her latest rock creation. It is going to take some time before it is completed. I will start a new rock after Thanksgiving.

I will be completing the cleaning in the guesthouse and Dew Drop Inn room #2 today.

My shorty and I saw the movie "Wizard" yesterday and it was very good.

MIA MOGLIE CON IO AT ROADHOUSE CINEMA

Well,I had better get this day moving forward. Have a good Lunedi! Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (potente). I am feeling (potente) today. How about you fidanzata? (macchina) also means (car).

Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Buongiornoi!

Buongiorno!


THANK YOU, DONNA,

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: Night Fall a Book on CD!

Buon Domenica!  How are you doing? It is a nice, mostly cloudy morning here in the valley. Any plans for today?

We enjoyed a good breakfast at "Bread and Butter" this morning. We ventured there because the "Egg Connection" is closed today because one of the daughters is getting married. Our breakfast was very good at "Bread and Butter".

MIA MOGLIE AT BREAD AND BUTTER



DROPPED AT BREAD AND BUTTER

We stopped at "Whole Foods" to pick up a couple of pizzas for dinner. 

We are looking forward to our "Chiefs" playing football in a bit. Go Chiefs!

After the game I will continue cleaning in the guesthouse. Both Dew Drop Inn rooms will be occupied on Thanksgiving.

We enjoyed a very nice evening and dinner at "Scordatos" with Nancy and Ron. It is always a pleasure to spend time with them. We enjoyed a nice meal, and we got caught up on the latest. Thank you, Ron and Nancy.

RON AND NANCY









MIA MOGLIE CON IO



Here are a few pictures from Mia Moglie's visit to Green Valley from a few days ago.


DONNA



KAREN

REBECCA


TERESA AND KAREN'S SISTER

We will be hitting up the "Roadhouse Cinema" this evening to see "Wizard". It should be a good.

Are we in for some more rain today? My "Bellezza Nera" is not happy because she just got washed yesterday and now, she needs to be washed again. A frown is on her nameplate.

Well, I had better make my way over to the main house. Have a good Domenica. Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (macchina). My (macchina), is not happy. How are you fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise  

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno! THANK YOU, DONNA, Mood: Cautious! Music listening to:  My Sisters Keeper a Book on CD ! Buon Domenica!  How are you doing? It is...