The sky as the storm moved out.
The wind was truly insane yesterday. All day long. At one point, I had to go out on the porch and rescue many of my potted plants; some had fallen to the porch floor, the hanging plants were in danger of falling – it was crazy. While I was out there, I thought I was going to get knocked over. The limelight hydrangea would bend over to the south, then immediately the wind would move it to the north.
We were lucky, we never lost power, though the lights flickered a bit. Many, many people did.
My plans to rake and mow are now out the window as I’ve lost two days and we’re leaving in two days. Also, we have a frost advisory tonight. I’ve looked over the weather that lies ahead and it’s going to start getting colder. It should be okay while we’re gone, but right after we get back it’s going down to freezing on Halloween. We won’t be here between Sunday and the 29th. So. I’m not going to bring the plants in tonight. If they survive, great. Rick will come by every few days to water them. If they don’t, that’s okay, too, as I know it will get very cold right after we get back. There are many buds on the morning glories. I’m already mourning them.
Sigh.
Lots to do yet. We’re trying to stay in the moment, so we don’t get too anxious. Especially me.
I want to share a couple of things with you.
First, this soap that I found at Oblong Books. I couldn’t resist.
Perfect.
Next, this beautiful gift from Verna. She made these for Don and me.
Bookmarks. Aren’t these beautiful?
And this little book.
There are several pages. Here is but one example of its beauty. It ties shut with a lovely ribbon.
Verna, you are so talented! I will treasure the beautiful handmade book and bookmarks. This is so thoughtful of you. Thank you!
I’m blessed.
Happy Friday.
hope you don’t feel frazzled about that to-do list (or by that wind). i know you’ll get stuff done, in part because there’s so much fun and beauty waiting for you and don in paris! :) :)
and what might not get done before your trip? as they say … c’est la vie! right? right! just go have lots of french fun!
also, those are thoughtful gifts from verna. (to verna … nice detail work and creativity!)
happy friday.
kathy in iowa
Thank you, Kathy!
Ah…Verna is indeed talented. That’s quite the detail work…it’s lovely, and so appropriate.
It’s been quite windy here, too. But, nothing like you’ve had. At least the sun is shining today…seems like it’s been such a long time without the sun.
Yes, stay in the moment, and enjoy every minute. Otherwise, it will go by too quickly. And we don’t want that now, do we? Enjoy your day! ;)
Thank you, Donnamae!
Love the lady Macbeth
I studied Shakespeare at the Folgers a month and Shakespeare and company a month
England two times
Government grants!
May students loved loved loved Shakespeare the way we did it !!
I started teaching in my 40’smamd finished regretfully after 18 1/2 years
Enjoy your trip!
Thank you, Brenda!
You have FUN show and tell! I love them all — many hours spent there but just adore that soap! Brilliant!
Hope all goes well with the trip planning, the plants and the weather. Enjoy!
Thank you, Jeanie!
What lovely bookmarks and book. That wind was awful. Our lights went all the way down ,but fortunately they came right back up. Have a safe and happy trip.
Marilyn
I’m glad you didn’t lose power, Marilyn! Thank you.
Just a quick thought about Elija Cummings. He was so moving when I heard him speak as chair of one of the committees on preserving our democracy. I worry very much about how will take that position in the committee now. He was a standout with a spotless record and a strong voice and this is a terrible time to lose one of the best of the best. It’s a great time, on the other hand, for you and Don to escape to your happy place. Wishing you a safe and romantic and adventurous and wondrous trip. It’s Paris!! How could it be anything else!
He was a statesman, and we have very few of those left.
Thanks, Nora!