Yes it is that. But this is November afterall. It is supposed to climb to the 60's today - we'll see about that. The cold, cold weather comes in this weekend and next week. I am staying centered and grateful, living each moment for what it is. I don't want to get into that place of disallusionment with the climate here. It is what it is. What I have found with my "new" attitude about living in NY in the cold weather is that I am able to see the beauty of the deep blue and mauve mountains against the gray sky, the deep cuts and gorges that are revealed with the dropping of the leaves, the houses and farms I wasn't able to see before. I have hungry birds coming to my feeders for sunflower seed and suet. I have been buying butcher suet rather than the readymade suet and seed mix. It lasts longer, is less expensive and they like it just fine.
I have had a week and a half of "time off". It has been a blessing since I have been able to work on my "to do" list and also get to the gym in Granville. I do notice a difference in my energy level although my body is still sore. Part of getting older is as long as I keep moving, I feel ok but the soreness manifests when I am trying to get comfortable in bed. Getting older is not for wimps takes on new meaning for me.
I made sour dough english muffins yesterday. It was my first attempt. They came out quite good. Next time I will make them a bit smaller. They even have the crags and crevices that so nicely hold butter and jam.
Pete has a bittersweet bush growing in his yard. Apparently, it produces the decorative orange and red buds every other year. This is the year and I have cut quite a bit of it to decorate my house, outside and in. I wrapped three long branches around my chandelier/fan over my dining room table. It looks fine as long as no one starts the fan.
I have listed my Lenox china on Craig's List and eBay for sale. I don't use it and my children don't want anything that fancy. I began shedding all my extranious stuff over 5 years ago. I just keep seeing things that need to go, kinda like shaving off another layer. For some reason the largest "thing" in my life, the MH, is still here. The reason will be revealed when the time is right.
The photo of Rosie and Sebastian was taken this past summer but I thought you would enjoy seeing it again. It is one of my favorites. There is another one of the two of them sitting in the car together in Hilton Head, SC a few years ago. If I can find it, I will post it.
Here is a quote from my home page:
Love is the key. The way will open. What cause have you to fear. Be calm. Calm in my power.
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