New Welcome Mat on Mt. Pleasant (Not a Froad, but a Nisse)...I Can Live With That. Gnome Sweet Gnome

I'm probably one of a few who look under mushrooms and in rocks for gnome-life, simply because I think gnome-life would be pretty cool. Way back in 2003 (I think it was 2003), we had a quest to find gnomes in Denmark. Tiana bought me a great book, and thematically we focused on Danish folklores and storytelling. It was fun. But, we didn't capture any gnomes.

Then, reading the Harry Potter series, I was rather excited so many lived outside the Weasley's home. I was horrified, perplexed, and peeved, however, that they never made the cut to any of the movies. What were they thinking?

Sadly, my frog mats faded (Welcome to the Lily Pad) as did the seasonal-exchange mats my mother bought me. The sun on the front steps is brutal - I don't think too many could endure the full sun that shines there.

I picked up a couple of table clothes for the new table, too. Obviously I stopped by CTS, followed by Lowe's - my dishwasher died over a year ago and I'm just now getting around to replacing it. I don't mind doing dishes by hands - reminds me of all those years on Main Street with my grandma in Sherburne. 

Concentrating on grading and classes today, and editing POW. Phew. Also need to finish a grant report. Slow and steady wins the race and Lord knows I'm running all day (albeit very slowly).

Why did the Nisse love going to the dentist? Because he liked being gnome. (ba dum dum ch)