We had a squall on Saturday -- I was going to skip the farmers market. Then I felt the sun come over my shoulder through the window. When I walked to town there was a big rainbow. But the big news here is that I had my fifteen-year-old feral cat Onyx shipped back to me from California -- she rode in a crate in the cab of a truck with just the driver, who was wonderful. After a week, she is pretty acclimated to life here (We share my bedroom so that I only have to heat one room to keep her warm.
I’m in NW UK. We had fabulous sunny weather today, the first for quite a few days. It lifts the spirits. We went out to see a friend and the drive was through autumn coloured trees. Delightful. I’m knitting hats and scarves for our local homeless centre. I love knitting, crochet and spinning. All wool crafts and need to knit each night as I read. This way I know what I’m making goes to those in need. Family and friends are well stocked already. I love your writings, thank you.
Knitting is so clever. My mother was not a knitter or a seamstress so I missed out on those two impressive crafts. Knitting and reading at the same time!! I love that. A multi tasking legend! I am so envious. A good homemade jersey and a nice straight skirt is what I long to make myself.
Right? AI would do a better job. And it is still there the big sign. If it were my house they were selling I would have taken to it with a red marker then had them rewrite it. Nuts!
Amazing right?! I am often reminded of how bad people are at their jobs. And they still get paid. Which annoys me greatly when all I need is one little job that I would do very well.
Glad to hear about the rain there. So important. We've had a good year for it in Minnesota. It's a late fall here. We're still picking peppers and squash. Have a great week.
Peppers and squash. I need to get my peppers in the ground! They are still growing in pots. And I know for sure you are helping feed those in need - you and your parish have always looked out for each other. It is baked in. And long term.
It is good to hear from you. We are out of drought, unlike much of New England, and yes, winter is about to set in. The increasingly unpredictable climate makes farming, and much else, so much more difficult. Obviously the craziness doesn't help.
And the craziness makes our farms even more valuable. So you got some rain? Autumnal rain is the best - especially for our trees not to mention the fields. (And the well).
Nine am in the Southern Highlands of NSW - have just been to three countries with you, nodded madly catching up with the news, admired those HUGE plants you seem to manage to grow and shaken my head at baby being read to at five months. My Mom and Dad began at about two or three methinks - I loved it too . . . so much so that a few years later Mom would always shake her head and tell me to close whatever I was trying to manage 'Eha, you cannot read every book in the world!' - HUH > I am still trying :) ! . . . Have to smile - you are still teaching me how to use everything . . . waste not, want not . . . do appreciate . . .
Families that dive together thrive together. Those errors were hilarious, and you know as a writer I appreciated them. Loved seeing Wai, you know he's my favorite.
The gardens are looking very healthy and productive. It was great to see some farm photos too. I love you and other shoppers singing along with the music. So cool. xo
Absolutely - a really useless AI program running unchecked! . I think the Melbourne garden is looking great but my minds eye always fills in how it will look a few months from now! 😆 Still it is an endless source of entertainment and industry.
My friends' 18 month daughter, in Barcelona, has loved picking and eating the cherry tomatoes I planted earlier in the year! She's going to be a real foodie 🤣
We had a squall on Saturday -- I was going to skip the farmers market. Then I felt the sun come over my shoulder through the window. When I walked to town there was a big rainbow. But the big news here is that I had my fifteen-year-old feral cat Onyx shipped back to me from California -- she rode in a crate in the cab of a truck with just the driver, who was wonderful. After a week, she is pretty acclimated to life here (We share my bedroom so that I only have to heat one room to keep her warm.
I love that you got your old cat out to your new home. What a cool truck driver to give her the passenger seat!! Awesome.
I was unfamiliar with the song so I looked it up. Is this the one?
https://youtu.be/uJ_1HMAGb4k?si=g76J1rZF0k2oO8nX
Yes - that is the one! Did it make you jig on your seat? I did not have the wherewithal to look that up in the early morning so thank you!
I liked the sound of the song, but the video was disturbing, appears to glorify abuse.
I have never seen the video. But I like the song.
I’m in NW UK. We had fabulous sunny weather today, the first for quite a few days. It lifts the spirits. We went out to see a friend and the drive was through autumn coloured trees. Delightful. I’m knitting hats and scarves for our local homeless centre. I love knitting, crochet and spinning. All wool crafts and need to knit each night as I read. This way I know what I’m making goes to those in need. Family and friends are well stocked already. I love your writings, thank you.
Knitting is so clever. My mother was not a knitter or a seamstress so I missed out on those two impressive crafts. Knitting and reading at the same time!! I love that. A multi tasking legend! I am so envious. A good homemade jersey and a nice straight skirt is what I long to make myself.
I couldn't read past the ad mention, or not yet. I had to come and say: 1M and they couldn't afford Grammarly?!
I hope to find more soothing spring and autumn tales as I scroll down now...
Right? AI would do a better job. And it is still there the big sign. If it were my house they were selling I would have taken to it with a red marker then had them rewrite it. Nuts!
So they paid to print this without spellchecking? If you have some red tape or a felt tip handy...
I can also confirm I was calmed by the lovely photos of your 4th son's garden!
Amazing right?! I am often reminded of how bad people are at their jobs. And they still get paid. Which annoys me greatly when all I need is one little job that I would do very well.
Glad to hear about the rain there. So important. We've had a good year for it in Minnesota. It's a late fall here. We're still picking peppers and squash. Have a great week.
Yes, we're doing what we can for food drives here
Peppers and squash. I need to get my peppers in the ground! They are still growing in pots. And I know for sure you are helping feed those in need - you and your parish have always looked out for each other. It is baked in. And long term.
It is good to hear from you. We are out of drought, unlike much of New England, and yes, winter is about to set in. The increasingly unpredictable climate makes farming, and much else, so much more difficult. Obviously the craziness doesn't help.
And the craziness makes our farms even more valuable. So you got some rain? Autumnal rain is the best - especially for our trees not to mention the fields. (And the well).
Nine am in the Southern Highlands of NSW - have just been to three countries with you, nodded madly catching up with the news, admired those HUGE plants you seem to manage to grow and shaken my head at baby being read to at five months. My Mom and Dad began at about two or three methinks - I loved it too . . . so much so that a few years later Mom would always shake her head and tell me to close whatever I was trying to manage 'Eha, you cannot read every book in the world!' - HUH > I am still trying :) ! . . . Have to smile - you are still teaching me how to use everything . . . waste not, want not . . . do appreciate . . .
Eha. You do write the loveliest comments!
Celi - one writes what one feels . . . life is too brief to bother with just the 'polite' :) ! Be well . . .
Families that dive together thrive together. Those errors were hilarious, and you know as a writer I appreciated them. Loved seeing Wai, you know he's my favorite.
I loved seeing old Wai too - they both look pretty good! Certainly well fed.
The gardens are looking very healthy and productive. It was great to see some farm photos too. I love you and other shoppers singing along with the music. So cool. xo
That was such a sweet moment. All singing softly - independently but together. I left with a smile on my face!
I think that estate agent's sign was written by AI.
Those pet pigs are doing so well - Tima must be older than 10!
Your Melbourne garden looks fabulous, as does the one in New Zealand.
Absolutely - a really useless AI program running unchecked! . I think the Melbourne garden is looking great but my minds eye always fills in how it will look a few months from now! 😆 Still it is an endless source of entertainment and industry.
My friends' 18 month daughter, in Barcelona, has loved picking and eating the cherry tomatoes I planted earlier in the year! She's going to be a real foodie 🤣
Ha!!! That is the best!
She comes in covered in mud 🤣
Love it!!