1. My hubby. Not feeling well I realize how much I appreciate him well. His humor is snide and his stride is slow but I miss his companionship.Glad medicine keeps him well. I wish  it could let him be him.Get well faster!
2. Laughter The musical score of my life is giggles and guffaws. There has been too many tense notes and dramatic pauses in the melody.I wish for the part of the symphony where it becomes light and airy. Happy people who laugh even as they cry. Shared laughter. I will tell you the story of the spider again.
3. Firstborn.First loved. First in her achievements. My practice child. Too many battles over trifles.How many mistakes I made yet she fights for me when there is something I want. Fights hard, teeth bared and claws out. I will wear my leggings with pride admiring the  strong spirit who scored them for me.
4. Autumn. The season of change. So much is changing or has changed. We recognize the beauty of change in nature but fight it on a personal level. But distractions are fewer from outside activities so creativity can make us as industrious as the squirrels. Not quite yet though. A few more rainbow walks without distraction. A few more afternoons of catching leaves.
5. Four and more today.

Lovely evening for a bonfire. I didn’t even need a jacket.

Well behaved fire that did not send out smoke or belch sparks.

Bugs that bother but don’t bite.

Sisters around the fire in quiet conversations. Consolation and communication.

Praying for the one who chose not to be there. She needs time to grow.

Many were talking about the sermon on forgiveness. The power of a guest ministers words.

Traditional bonfire fare. Why does a hot dog taste good cooked over coals?

I wonder  who first thought up a s’more?

Women in a circle. A circle of togetherness, love and strength.

Good times.

Good family.

Good weather.

Good friends.

Good advice.

Good ideas and good solutions.

Good God.

1. God
2. Bulbs, MaryEllen’s and everywhere, so many varieties
3. Warm enough for a candlelight dinner outside
4. A kind veterinarian took care of Pegasus, who snuck out last night
5. Trailing off
6. Letting things come and letting things go
7. Laura’s gratitude is something to marvel at, remember, and practice

Good weekend spent with family.

My credit score is finally decent again after three years of working at it.

It is a beautiful Fall day.

God.

Waking up sober another day!

My son and pets.

My mother-in-law.  So glad she is alive. At almost 84, she is still kicking!

1. Sun Oct 1, good music, inspiring music from internet, sunny day, progress at work, good meals, refreshing swim.
2. Mon Oct 2, good appt with optometrist, good walks, progress at work, cheerful help from co-workers, pleasant conversation with boss, progress at work, good meals, inspiring music on you tube.
3. Tue Oct 3, early to work, cheerful help from co-workers, progress at work, progress on resume, progress on taxes, good walks, good meals.
4. Wed Oct 4, early to work, cheerful help from co-workers, progress at work, good walks, good meals.
5. Thu Oct 5, well rested, progress on resume, and finished taxes (thank God!), good walks, good meals, supportive call from friend.
6. Fri Oct 6, well rested, good walks, good seminar, very helpful meeting with boss, progress at work.
7. Sat Oct 7, good walks on sunny warm day, progress at work, tax refund, productive shopping trip, good meals, tears and prayers for people in Las Vegas .

Picking out bulbs to plant at Church. Daffodils,tulips and crocus.

Deer resistant variety.

No ,No squirrels!

Boy scouts to plant them.No neat rows but tossed salad.

Defeating the Virginia Creeper.Donna was determined.

A gorgeous variety of pastel hyacinth bulbs for me.

A bag of blue tulips has shipped.

I have no boy scouts to plant mine.

The faith to look at a bulb and picture it will be a flower. There is hope for us!

Today I am very grateful for time with all the kids, grandkids, and in-laws. Live them lots.

A cinnamon bagel with honey nut cream cheese.

Honey crisp apples.

Change in the choir leadership. Some are worried. I just want to sing.

Standing up for myself.

Enjoying the last of the time I have with Gdaughter.

A deep and meaningful talk.

Realizing that the leggings I want are the one Jane bought. Laugh! we are more alike than we think!

October blues are predictable but annoying. Letting joy take the wheel.

Sleep in just roll over for a while.

Finish my book. Halfway through and intrigued.

Go out for a big breakfast.

Go to the library. I love those stacks.

Shopping for nothing and finding something.

Watch a movie with my Gdaughter,

But off to work I go on this rainy morning. Discovering the honor in being needed and the joy in achievement.

Later to return home.