Brrrrr

Somehow the Thanksgiving holiday had heralded the beginning of the cold--near freezing temperatures here in California.

This morning when I woke up, the weatherman forecasted a very chilly day and week ahead. Some areas dipped into the lower 30s last night. Sun's out but it sure was coooold!

The cat has decided to sleep in between our heads at night so that she can get the warmest spot of all.

Kept the heater on auto last night and this morning my throat was drier than the mojave desert.

Which made me wonder how the homeless people were faring during days like this. I am glad that they said there are more shelters that opened where they can seek a warm bed at night. That is hard!

Because of this, I am very thankful for a lot of personal things for myself and my family--yes, not to the Pilgrims but to God.

This season I feel I should give something back as well. Share the blessing with others.

Like give out some of my still good jackets that I no longer use and comforters and pillows that stay in storage most of the year. I'd want to be able to give used clothes to the needy instead of through Goodwill and Salvation Army folks who end up reselling it in their stores.

I'll post some orgs later on that accept stuff like these and actually give it to those who really need them most. If you know of some, please do not hesitate to share it, I may be able to call and donate as well.

Now I wonder if there are any back home (Philippines) that do the same thing. Bantay bata? Any ideas anyone?

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