Hard to believe
that it’s October already but the signs are all around us—Halloween decorations.
Someone posted on Facebook that she’d seen Christmas in some stores and it was
too early. Shoot! I thought it was too early for Halloween when Jordan brought
home pumpkins last week. But tonight her house is awash with skeletons and
Halloween drapes that are, I suppose, meant to look like Spanish moss or
something creepy. There are Halloween cocktail napkins in the container on my coffee
table, a lit pumpkin (no candles, thank you—a plastic pumpkin with electric
lights—what is the world coming to?) outside my patio doors, and a lit ghost by
my front door. I guess the whole month will be dedicated to the ghostly
tradition.
Lazy day today,
writing in the morning with a side trip to Central Market. Still looking for a
house plant. I appreciate the suggestion of Mike’s Garden Shop or whatever—I’ve
been there and like it, but Jordan is not likely to take on an errand that far
out of our beaten path. I’m still looking, but came away with some smoked
salmon and pickled herring—prizes from Central Market! Also a beautiful, full
white mum for a pot outside the front door. I love to shop there—Jordan not so
much so, but she was pleased with the mums..
The big day
brightener today was the arrival of my oldest child, Colin David. He’s here on
business for two days but will take time to visit with us—he’s sleeping on my
couch as I write—and to solve a couple of my financial dilemmas. We had a jolly
dinner—chicken enchiladas and a new corn recipe with sour cream, cilantro, and
red onion.
Welcoming a child
home no matter their age is always a special treat, and I am delighted to have
him here. I looked forward to long, heartfelt talks—but he retreated to his bed
early and declared he’s not much good after 8:30 at night. A child half my age,
who wears out before I do! Still I’m delighted to have him here. Every once in
a while, I glance over to make sure he’s really here.
I wrote a good bit
today—almost but not quite up to my daily goal. Resolve (once again): new
routine tomorrow. Exercise followed by desk chores followed by writing. One
thing I’m aware that I really need to work on is being more active. Pushing the
rollator around the cottage instead of sitting in it is a good start.
Have a happy week
everyone.
