Beautiful

 

How are you all doing? Today is a cooler weather day, you know the kind that feels like fall but isn't fall at all. There is nothing new around here which makes life perfect. I had a campus tour yesterday for my non-credit classes that start in two weeks. I think I know where I'm going, maybe. I definitely know where to park. I am excited for school to start. What an adventure for me!

September is going to be a busy month for me, so my posting on this space might be less than usual. I don't want to say definitely, but I feel that skipping a post here and there might be the way to allow for wiggle room in life. 

Did you see that acorn?? (Autumn is coming!). 

While my heart pines for fall, I am enjoying the late summer days by reading on the back patio with Frodo who tolerates this 'outsideness' for about 30 minutes. I remember when he was a pup and I could not convince him to come inside. At soon to be 14 years old, he enjoys outside limitedly and then wants to go inside to take another nap. I don't blame him at all.

I hope you have a beautiful weekend!


Comments

  1. VeraAugust 18, 2023 at 8:24 AM

    I'm excited for your class!! Where will you be going and what are you taking? I'm with Frodo - a nap is always good. Your Fall sounds wonderful with a new grandbaby, a new class and just the wonder and enjoyment of FALL!!! If you need/want to post less frequently, we will all understand. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  2. BonnyAugust 18, 2023 at 8:59 AM

    Knowing where to park and where to go is important, and I hope your class is wonderful. Maybe you need some back-to-school supplies, like new pencils and a pencil case!

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  3. MaggieAugust 18, 2023 at 10:10 AM

    That's such a lovely painting! School? How exciting! Have fun! (and don't worry about skipping posts, we'll be here when you do post)

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  4. LeftycrafterAugust 18, 2023 at 11:08 AM

    How precious is that deer just standing there. Your signs of fall are exciting. The thought of being able to be outside for more than a few minutes will be a dream come true for us Arizonans. Your painting is so sweet too. Frodo has the right idea about napping. Have fun at school and learn lots.

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  5. CathieJAugust 18, 2023 at 7:29 PM

    My husband was just saying the same about the feeling that fall is coming. I hope you enjoy your classes.

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  6. Deb J. in UtahAugust 18, 2023 at 10:36 PM

    Yes, we have had a hot week here, but fall is in the air. It's so cool that you are taking some classes. Are you taking art classes? I think you are very talented. I hope you enjoy the weekend and the coming fall!

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  7. Jill at emeraldcottageAugust 19, 2023 at 9:30 AM

    How exciting about your class - what will you be studying ?

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  8. MaryAugust 19, 2023 at 10:19 AM

    I can feel the tinge of cooler air in your post - enjoy!! It's going to be 100 here next week and I am NOT happy about that one little bit - so it was especially nice to sit on the porch with a book and an afghan over my legs this morning - we might not see temps in the 60's again til September.

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  9. Judy S.August 19, 2023 at 6:05 PM

    Enjoy your class! That's a nice photo of the deer; I hope it didn't devour any of your plants like the ones around here did. On top of the munching of the deer, a mole has moved in and is enjoying easy diggings in our newly planted yard. Sigh.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 19, 2023 at 9:23 PM

    Bless you

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  11. AdrieneJAugust 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM

    Cute wee acorn! And exciting that your classes are starting! I keep having dreams where I'm about to take my exams, but then I realize there's one class I've forgotten to attend all semester! I have that dream at least twice a year, and it's usually a math class. I wonder if that means something??

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