Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, November 24, 2018

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Mountain View News Saturday, November 24, 2018 

WALKING SIERRA MADRE.. The Social Side By Deanne Davis


Walking Sierra Madre this time of year is a delight, 
pure and simple. There are still pumpkins on lots 
of folks’ porches, which will last for months, till 
the squirrels find a weak spot. Yes, it’s OK to have 
pumpkins and Christmas lights simultaneously. 
Those easterners who say we don’t have Autumn 
color haven’t seen OUR leaves. Sadly, there are 
so many places where Thanksgiving is going to 
be very different this year, specifically in Paradise 
and Malibu where so many, including members 
of our family have lost their homes to fires. 

 This is the time for the old traditional favorites 
to go along with the turkey, but I’m adding a 
corn casserole which made my mouth water 
just reading the recipe. Best of all, is inviting 
family and friends to share the feast and all the 
familiar family stories. Like this one, but I know 
none of you folks have ever had the following 
experience...

The Ghost of Thanksgivings Past

The Festive Bird is in the stove,

And time now for a nap.

I laid me down, closed my eyes,

And at the window heard a tap.

It’s far too soon for guests to come,

I need a little peace!

The stuffing’s ready, cranberries chillin’,

Pies overflow with pumpkin fillin’.

The tap just keeps on at my window,

But I’m not gonna look!

There’s nothing more for me to do,

This is one tired and sleepy cook.

So I snuggled deep down in my afghan,

Turned my head the other way.

I don’t care who’s at that window,

They can tap all day.

Off I went to slumberland and dreamed a lovely 
dream,

A kitchen, clean and washed and spotless, 
everything just right.

But then I dreamt a dreadful dream,

That made me shriek with fright!

The tapping at my window,

More insistent grew.

And what was out there tapping,

I’ll now describe to you.

The Ghost of my Thanksgivings Past,

A turkey that was huge!

Tapped an enormous beak at my window,

And gobbled…. “J’ accuse!”

“Fifty Thanksgivings, and more,” he said,

“Since you walked down the aisle.

Many turkeys you’ve served up, 

With sweet potatoes and a smile.”

“All those turkeys come and gone,

And still your gravy’s awful!

And the year the turkey hit the floor,

Should be declared… unlawful!!”

“Most of them were nicely done, I’ll give you that,” 
he said.

“But some were cooked so badly,

You should have ordered Chinese instead!”

What an awful dream, I thought, as I cowered in 
my bed.

The Ghostly Turkey wasn’t finished,

With his accusations many.

And I, offering excuses,

Discovered I hadn’t any!

But then he smiled and said to me,

“Your crimes are all forgiven.

For those who’ve gathered at your table,

Have rejoiced and laughed for hours.”

“We turkeys relish meals like these,

They are sweet as summer flowers!

Enjoy today, with friends and family,

gathered ‘round your table,

Give thanks for health and joy and peace...

Then share this Thanksgiving fable.”

And with a last gobble…gobble, the Ghost of 
Thanksgivings Past,

 Flew up, up, and away…

And I heard him exclaim, ere he flew out of sight…

“Happy Thanksgiving to all…

And for heaven’s sake, learn to make better gravy!”

 

Hope your Thanksgiving was the best one ever!

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis

Blog: www.authordeanne.com

 “A Tablespoon of Love, A Tablespoon of Laughter” 
is available there…

As are all the Emma Gainsworth Fall Pumpkin 
Adventures

Follow me on Twitter, too! https://twitter.com/@
playwrightdd

WINTERFEST ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:

SHOP SIERRA MADRE ALL DAY!

12 - 3 MUSIC TO SHOP BY KERSTING CT.

 featuring JOE NORMAL

2 - 8 SIERRA MADRE SNOW HILL

5:00 SANTA CLAUS ARRIVES IN 

 KERSTING COURT

5 - 8 HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES 

 BALDWIN AND W MONTECITO

6 - 8 GEM CITY JAZZ CATS

 KERSTING CT


SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During this period, the Sierra Madre Police 
Department responded to approximately 253 day 
and night time calls for service.

Monday, November 12

At about 3:15PM, officers received a radio call 
of a group of suspicious juveniles in the area of 
100 Grove Ln, Sierra Madre. When contacted the 
juveniles are found to be in possession of lighters, 
rolling papers, and a marijuana joint. The items 
were taken for property destruction and the 
parents of each juvenile were notified. 

Tuesday, November 13

A resident came to the police station at about 
12:07PM to report that an unknown person(s) 
had tampered with his vehicle parked in the 300 
block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd and maliciously 
placed a black banana underneath his vehicles 
windshield wiper. The resident believes that the 
suspect(s) actions are racially motivated and 
hateful in nature.

Case to Detectives

9:55PM

A man came into the lobby to report criminal 
threats via text and email against himself and his 
family.

Case to Detectives

Wednesday, November 14

Officers responded to a call at 3:45PM in the 100 
block of N. Canon, where a suspect forcefully 
removed a juvenile victim's cell phone from her 
hands causing her to fear for her safety.

Case to Detectives

Thursday, November 15

Officers responded to a non-injury traffic 
collision at about 7:33PM at the intersection of 
Sierra Madre Blvd and Lima St.

Sunday, November 18

At approximately 9:52AM a resident in the 
vicinity of Carter Ave. and Lima St observed a 
vehicle with a smashed driver’s side window. 
Officers responded and located the driver who 
reported that a sports equipment bag with tennis 
gear was missing.

A case of, “If you see something, say something”.

Case to Detectives

 
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