Take a moment to read about Samuel Mudd today. He was convicted as a co-conspirator to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was convicted of this and sentenced to life in prison, but was later pardoned by Andrew Johnson. I don’t know enough about the story to make a judgement one way or the other,

I spent most of today with my dad and sister making goodies for the neighbors. I wouldn’t call this process easy. I’d actually call this process hard candy. (#seewhatIdidthere?) We made fudge, caramel, divinity, and cookies. Remember when I started this blog and was not at all comfortable in the kitchen? I won’t say that

I answered my phone like Buddy the Elf when someone may or may not have been contacting me about a job. We’ll see how that goes. I also celebrated by watching the movie. I worked on a stage production of Elf last Christmas. That was fun, but I like the movie better. What’s Tomorrow? December

Pumpkin pancakes and maple syrup! A test run for what we might make on Christmas morning. To celebrate the Wright Brothers, we had a paper airplane throwing contest. I won, but I also cheated by looking up an airplane online. This is what I used. What’s Tomorrow? December 18 National Roast Suckling Pig DayFree Shipping

What a day! I got several great suggestions from Facebook. So I got the family together and we had a chocolate dipping party. We tried everything suggested except for the Ham Sandwich. Frosted Mini Wheats Ritz and Peanut Butter Almonds Fishy Crackers Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Apple Slices Potato Chips Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Hot