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Now that would take some energy to rake clean, almost too beautiful to even want to sweep clean.  Think of all that crunching and kicking leaves as you went up and down.

The witch of color; about time someone found the right color for a witch. . . takes a little of the scary look away from this old girl. or guy, there is just beauty in every one when we take time to look.

A nice thought.

Hey Jock, here is a good helper when you want to catch a big one.....I thought it was enjoying watermelon but that is a big fish skinned and ready to be devoured.

The seven deadly sins are at play. . . Some are not listening to the seventh commandment....'thy shall not kill';   wonder if they ever heard of the ten commandments.      Maybe instead of taking them away or ignoring them in public places, we should be making them bigger than life and then maybe all will know that there are rules and words to live by that puts evil in its place.  A prayer or two for guidance like the Pray of Serenity which asks "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference."   Yep, have put that on more than once.    So you have read the words, now follow its meaning.

 



This is no way to treat the fall colors, it would not have hurt to wait a bit longer.

Here it is Sunday morning, quiet prevails, the sound of a car out on the highway if you listen closely;  maybe a worker coming in for the early shift at the hospital building next door;  not quite a hospital but a  special building for those that are close to the garden gate or in the anti chamber of the Alzheimer wing.   There are several spouses housed over there and it is sad to hear, feel and see the surviving member relate the daily visit with no hope of recovery for their love one.   The guilt they feel for being healthy and not able to 'fix' their partner in life, the tears of frustration,  the words, the look of love gone from their eyes, the quietness or the anger or worst of all not being recognized by their loved one.   For some it has been a short journey, for others the feeling of 'almost' a life time.   We can listen, we can understand as we join in prayer for a cure for the insidious diseases that rob our loved ones of  life.  So, Sunday is a prayer day . . . let each of us find a reason or two to open up our minds and hearts and ask for a miracle.   When you stop to think, we have much to pray about.   

 

Here at Ridgemont life goes on, for some slowly, others still full of energy and are up and out and about.    I had told one of the ladies , who mentioned she had Netflick on her television, that she should tune into "Reign" as it was well done and a new season was going to be coming up and I was waiting for it.   She came into the laundry room saying "shame on you, I tuned on to "Reign" and I'm hooked.  I am not getting anything done....the acting is great, the story and I don't even like period pieces, is excellent."   Should I tell her the new season is coming out.  I'm ready to spend some time in front of the television.  

 

Meanwhile the slow learning process of meeting and greeting new folks is beginning to make more sense.    You cannot "judge a book by its cover' comes to mind.   Personalities are strong, different and not always what they seem.   First impressions are not always true and time begins to help sort out the differences.    Each person has a definite personality all their own, each one has a 'door, if you will' , that like the proverbial cup is half full and half empty.    Given the time of day, the feelings of the moment you can be accepted or rejected.   There are no rhymes or reasons, it is part of the age philosophy that projects the feelings of 'I am having a good day, or a bad day."   ... how you personally deal with is yours to do.    So I find myself puzzled in some ways and very aware of the changes another.    We have a few 'mental' folks , a few Greta Garbo folks, a few over the top and a few bound within their own selves .   So my 'serenity prayer' is on a little glass plaque right here by my computer and I can read it and smile knowing if I follow the rules of the road I'll eventually make sense of the different personalities and maybe even make a friend or two.   Time will tell.

 

So, today reach out, let others know you do want a relationship, a friendship, a give and take exchange of the wonders that make life worth living.    Don't allow anyone to be a 'lost soul' , reach out, a light touch, a smile with your eyes look about you and take charge...an invitation to lunch;   a cup of tea or coffee  and a cookie or two, maybe even dinner out if you are flushed, or even pizza in  . . .  just some one good deed and you have changed the world for someone you like and love.   Be a specialist in the art of 'love'.   Hugs to all.