The burning bush is starting to turn red. Fall is definitely here.
I’ve been feeling under the weather for the past two days, so not much has happened. We need to mow the lawn but that has been put on hold until I perk up. Maybe tomorrow? Or today, if I eventually feel a lot better.
I did paint the bookcases red, but it’s too dark in the studio to get a good picture. I’ll share one tomorrow. Honestly, I liked the pink, but red seemed to be best for the room. I don’t know how many coats of paint there are on these shelves now, but I know there are a lot.
I’m reading Daniel Silva’s newest thriller. I’ve read every book in his Gabriel Allon series. I know I will lose myself in the story and that’s a comfort. The last two books I checked out were disappointing and I didn’t finish them. I have several on hold with the library system.
I am doing my best to distract myself from the pain of living in a country I no longer recognize. The heartbreak, horror, and anger I feel, I must feel. But I can’t stay there. And that’s all I’ll say about that.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.
You reminded me to check my burning bush but it isn’t changing color yet. :)
I know how you feel about our country and totally agree. I’m so anxious to get to the midterm election and hope it can make a difference.
Hope you feel better and can enjoy your weekend.
Me, too.
Thank you, Ellen.
Stay safe.
hope and praying that you feel better soon in every way, and that the reasons for heartbreak, horror and anger end soon.
glad you have don to talk with and hug, books to read, a big lawn to mow when you’re up to it, beautiful colors to enjoy, and other goodness!
i am grateful to have my family, knitting, papers to sort and shred, and praying. and mhc as “a soft place to land”. :) also, i am going to make sandwiches to take to our church’s free fridge/pantry (in an unlocked shed in the parking lot) today. last week more than 245 people came to the tuesday night meal. 245! and that’s at just our church. so, in case it helps, you’re not alone in having those feelings that are hard to feel, that you don’t want to have. i have to do something … i’m either worried about or just not trusting or excited about any candidates … so it helps me to do something tangible. sandwiches are something i can do. and i will keep writing letters and calling elected officials. and for sure, i will figure it out and vote next month.
okay. onward!
hugs (if okay) and peace to you all. and stay safe.
kathy
How wonderful that you are contributing to your church’s pantry, Kathy. Times are so hard right now.
Thank you.
Stay safe.
thanks, claudia.
there’s so many troubles in this world and they all hurt, but knowing people and animals don’t have enough to eat … in a country that has so much food, and enough wealth and intelligence to solve this problem but somehow doesn’t yet collectively prioritize nutritious food and clean water as a basic necessity, a human right, important to the strength of our country and the world … is especially hurtful, a sin, infuriating and almost unbearable to me … so i make sandwiches.
stepping off my soapbox for the time being. :/ thanks for listening. :)
kathy
xo
I have been escaping into books a lot this year! Take Care!
Oh boy, books help so much!
Thanks, Linda.
Stay safe.
Just finished Ransom by Daniel Silva. I was not familiar with the character Gabriel Allon. I am intrigued and now with your review I plan to read the series. Thank you! Yes books can help us try to escape the mess we are in. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Thank you, Sherry.
Feeling better today!
Stay safe.
Good afternoon Claudia. That bush is incredible. Good luck with the books. I made a pact with myself to read a non fiction in between every 5 fiction. I have been lucky with my picks (see next sentence as they weren’t really my picks) and have learned some wonderful things. Interestingly enough, the last 4 books I picked weren’t shelved but sitting on the shelves facing out. I assume the person reshelving does that. They have been some of the best books I’ve read this year. Get feeling better.
That’s a good way to make sure you read some nonfiction. I might try that! Thank you for the idea.
Stay safe, Verna.
Ditto to all you have written Claudia.
Fall always leaves me melancholy… the coming of darkness…. how much more dreadful as the times just get harder and meaner. But we must find a way to keep up our spirits anyway… beauty, love, growing things… song, creativity… family… miniatures rank high in my tool box.
I look forward to seeing the red shelves…. and I hope you feel better soon.
This morning was such a beautiful beautiful morning in my yard!
Yes, I’ve been feeling that melancholy this week.
It’s beautiful this morning and much cooler than yesterday.
Stay safe, Betsy.
I feel the same way. It is horrific .
I always think of Anne of Gables saying , “I am so glad I live in a world where there are
Octobers.” October can be a lovely month.
Take Care,
Kaye
October is lovely – and this one seems to be starting off beautifully.
Thank you, Kaye.
Stay safe.
Isn’t it funny, when I was younger I would finish a book even if I didn’t like it. Now that I’m older, nope, not going to happen. Farmington Civic is currently playing a movie based on a book that I read because it was so popular. As a librarian I wanted to know what all the hoopla was about. Well, that’s hours I’m never going to get back. Absolutely detested the book, and by the end the author for writing such drivel. Tried to read a fantasy book series & got about a third of the way through and then quit. Guess I’m not the audience. But a young co-worker I’ve noticed is reading the whole series. Same for TV series these days. If it’s not really good I just can’t. On the other hand I’m currently watching “My Favorite Martian” with Ray Walston, and Bill Bixby. I was only four when it was on TV originally so don’t remember it at all. And since I’ve always had a crush on Bill Bixby I figured I would give it a go. A fun, light show to watch, cuddled out with the cat, after a day at work.
Oh gosh! I had a huge crush on Bill Bixby! He died too you go. I think I need to re-watch that show, too!
Stay safe, Lucinda.
may i chime in? i had a big crush on bill bixby, too! not when he once played a spoiled young man on “the andy griffith show”, but for sure on “my favorite martian” and especially “the courtship of eddie’s father”. :)
thanks!
kathy
xo