Cooler Weekend...

 

It got cooler this weekend.  We dropped into the 50s for the overnight temps.  After this it should be back into seasonal temps for a while.  Leaves are falling &  days are getting shorter.  I have no use for this autumnal fanfare.  This show just leads down a dark road of shorter days, bitter cold & the holiday season.  None of which I need or want.   

I just wanted some lackadaisical, long days with bright skies, pleasant breezes & nice temps.  There've been precious few of those the last few years.  Just muggy darkness & blazing heat for most of the Summer.  The 2000's have definitely not been something to write home about.  I definitely wouldn't recommend them.  Horrible time, bad service, pricey everything & full of loud, angry idiots.  

There's just 2 weeks until the equinox.  Another bust Summer will be over.  Then onto another failure of a Fall.  Maybe it won't be a bust, but I'm not counting on it.  Maybe the Great Pumpkin will eat everyone, that'd be novel.

Take care.

Cya...

Labor Day...

It's a holiday weekend.   Feels like every other weekend since COVID started.  This morning could've been brighter.  It would've made waking easier.  

Leaves are falling, I'm not happy about that.  This year has sucked & I'm betting fall will as well.  My allergies are being a beast.  I keep waking up with my face hurting from them.  They're also making me feel very dehydrated in the morning.  Getting around on mornings like this isn't easy.

We need to hit the store. That's all, take care.

Cya...

Quiet Morning...

I'm solo this morning.  My roomie had a doctor's appointment this morning & will be out until this afternoon.    I'm not sure you'd call this a pleasant outing with her friend.

This will be the last nice day for a while,  It'll be our last day in the 70's for the season.   The 10-day forecast has us mostly in the 50's during the day & hovering at or just below freezing at night.  Might finally have to turn on the heaters.  This was a record year for us.  The longest we'd gone before was Thanksgiving day.  We've had them on in October.

I'm doing as well as I do.  I'd be happier if people would stop burning leaves.  It's killing my sinuses.  Leaves aren't like wood.  They get covered in insects, fungi, mold & other nastiness.  They smoke like crazy & spread whatever was on them into the air.  Thanks, I needed your moldy, mildew ridden, honeydew flying into my face.  

My plans today are to do some laundry & some cooking.  Other than that, not much.  Take care.

Cya...

A Nothing Monday...

Other than shopping, I'm not doing much.  It's a nice enough day.  I'm sitting here watching leaves fall from the crepe myrtle & some trees.   The days are getting shorter sooner this year.  The trees are yellowing & losing leaves earlier than usual.  Hopefully, our Winter won't be a horrible season.   

The seasonal change is upon us.  I know it's not due for almost a month, but it's nearly here.  I don't do well with these times.  The change of light is always hard on me.   I'm already noticing it.  The early morning anxiety has been more active lately.    Nothing much I can do about it, except turn on some lights.

That's it for now.

Cya...

Skittering Leaves...

The sounds outside my window are changing.  I'm hearing less birds chirping & more house creaking as things chill down.  The nearby trains are much louder on cold tracks & with fewer leaves to buffer the noise.  It's just another sign of Winter approaching.

The sound I like most is the skittering.  The little sound leaves make as they race down the street.  I love watching them as the wind whips them along or how they sometimes dance up into the air in little dust devils.  

I always think it's a waste how some people rake up all the leaves & have them hauled away.  Burn & put the ash over your garden.  Rake them into rows & run them down with the lawn mower.  Decaying leaves are great food for your yard.   They make great compose & mulch.  I guess it's not pretty enough.

Tonight is supposed to be our 1st night under freezing.   We're supposed to be in the mid 20's F.  Glad we got the heater working.   Wherever you are stay comfortable, safe & have a good weekend.

Cya...