Day 332 Wednesday

Next stop: Dentist's office

Day 332

Day 331 Tuesday

I can't seem to stop taking pictures of trees. As I drove along today, I saw beautiful red trees against an incredible blue sky. This photo, snapped from my car window, doesn't do it justice. I suppose because I thought we were not going to have fall color at all, the late explosion has been especially wonderful for me. I don't want to miss any of it!

Day 330 Monday

Sounds of the Season

Day 329 Really Creepy

Honestly, I have some photos from our day at the zoo that make my stomach feel squishy! This fellow is a Gaboon Viper, and was barely noticeable until you really looked close. When I first saw the head, I thought it was hidden under a leaf, but no. That's the well camouflaged head!

For more photos of the zoo (some funny and some lovely--as well as other creepy ones!), click here: Riverbanks Zoo/Gardens

Day 328 They Should Put Me in the Zoo

Day 327 Friday

Back to work. Time for some maintenance on the chemistry analyzer.

Day 326 Happy Thanksgiving

Day 325 My Favorite Son

See more photos of our fun walk at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve

Day 324

I had soup today, and thought the reflections in the ladle were interesting (well, more interesting than photos of the rest of my day, anyway!!)

Day 323 Animal Parade

Day 322 Fading days of Fall

Day 321 Perspective

View of the tree from my balcony

The same tree from below it!

Day 320 Friday

Monitor purgatory

Day 319 Thursday

We really did get a tad of rain last night; I saw a little puddle this morning!


I don't know why this sight "struck" me, but I like this photo a lot! It got windy today, and these leaves were all swirling around when I left for work.

Each time I leave my apartment, I think how pretty the drive has gotten. I thought we were not going to have much color here, then it seemed to just bust out all over!

Day 318 Wednesday

Gorgeous day!

Day 317 Tuesday

Repair or not? These dining room chairs are over 20 years old, and the seats are about to fall apart. The wood is solid, and if I replaced my table/chairs it would not be with this quality (which would mean easier to move, for one thing!). Professional re-caning would be $130 per chair (I have six) so is not an option. I've been waffling for months (it would be shame to get rid of them), but it is only a matter of time before a guest falls through.

Day 316 Monday

Cozy Comfort

Day 313-315 Busy Weekend

I had all sorts of projects in line this weekend.

I took time out to contemplate today's painting...this is from the early birthday present I bought myself....a painting (and quote) per day.

And when I couldn't stand the cabin fever any longer, I made a quick trip to the food court for a wrap I love, and at least the sight of another person...and discovered to my astonishment (and horror) that Christmas has already arrived at the mall (Santa was even there already).

Day 312 Novel Writing Month

November is the month to write a novel, and although I can't undertake that project, I have begun the long delayed task of more permanently recording all the letters we wrote/received while in Germany. These are the notebooks of letters received, and as I've begun typing them, I feel I am living in a time warp. Lauren is a baby. My father-in-law is alive and well. Bibba is very much alive and writing hilarious letters. My siblings are young and still living at home. We are traveling Europe. Life is really, really good.

Day 311 Official Drought Suggestion

If it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down.

Unofficial drought suggestion I've heard: share your shower!
We laugh, but the drought really is serious here.

Days 309-310 Self Portraits

It's been a while since a self portrait...the reading glasses are now a necessity, the hair is graying more quickly....
....and the wrinkles are becoming more prominant... Laura is growing up.

Days 306-308 Hodge Podge

Day 305 More Memories

MeMama's perfume set. As far back as I can remember, it sat on the dresser in her guest room (my room), reflecting in the mirror, serving no purpose (as far as I knew) other than to look pretty. Now it sits in my dresser, reflecting in my mirror, silent and speaking volumes.

Day 304 Memories (Wednesday's photo)

My grandfather made this little chairs. I dreamed about him this week.