Friday Night Fish Fry

Ole Blue Eyes

To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

This time change is still getting to me.  Around 7:30 I start watching the clock to see when I can go to bed.

It was a beautiful weekend here.  Temps almost to 80 today.  The pond chairs, canoe and kayak got moved up to the basement.  Always a sad time.  It means winter is knocking on the door.  But at least for now we can still go on long walks and enjoy the remaining potted plants still blooming on the patio. 

Jackson spent the night with us last night.  It is always a treat to have the kids here. I catch myself staring at them wondering how they've gotten so big and growny.  He and I just chilled on the sofa watching Get Smart.  He and Martin also watched quite a bit of football.  I learned what a "flea flicker" is.

The photos today come from our little visit into the studio this morning. 

 

Several of us ended up at the studio this morning.  But that was nice since I'll start moving the stuff out soon.  

For some reason every time I finish uploading and looking at Jackson's pictures I start hearing Willie singing "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain."

 

Colors of Fall

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower - Albert Camus

Sinks rapids on the Little River, Smoky Mtns, TN.

 

I thought I would quickly share some color shots from our trip to Cade's Cove and our stops on the Little River.  I'll be picking up Seth soon, he stays here after pre-school on Wednesdays now, and I am covered in honey.  A friend gives us some from his property and I love it, but I just can't keep from making a mess of myself with it.  If I hadn't gone back in for a second spoonful this morning I'd be less sticky right now.

Yesterday working the polls was a different experience but very painless.  In fact it wasn't a bad day at all.  Those 14 hours seemed to go by much quicker than I anticipated.  Toonces and his dad even paid me a visit.  Checking up on me or out enjoying the day off with a ride in the sunshine, I'm not sure which.  Courts don't hold court on election day.  I worked with my aunt and a cousin who is also the mom of one of Caleb's best buddies so that was a nice treat.  It felt patriotic to be a part of the process.

Tomorrow I am judging another photo contest in the morning.  I really like doing that.  Friday is my yearly physical.   I skipped last year on the cruise so I hope, HOPE, I haven't let my cholesterol get too far out of control.  The pups and I try to walk everyday and I rarely eat meat so I hope that is enough.  Mine is genetic.  It has been higher than it should be since I was 18.   I need to start taking fish oil.  I don't know why I keep forgetting to add that to my routine.  I will not take prescription meds for it.   The side effects are ridiculous.  I'd start eating lettuce and water before I'd do that to myself.  I think we are a nation that hopes on prescription meds waaay too quickly, especially in younger people.  I know some things can't be helped by diet and exercise can prevent many, many things.

And red wine!

I love this shot of Ben the photographer.

Sorry if I have already shown you the turkeys.  I worked on these so long I've gotten confused on what I've posted where.

 

The Weekend Mix- Fighting Hungry and Feeding Ghouls

For man, autumn is a time of harvest, of gathering together.  For nature, it is a time of sowing, of scattering abroad.  ~Edwin Way Teale

 

 

Yesterday we walked in Mount Airy NC in the Crop Walk.  Crop Walk is a group of neighbors raising awareness and funds for hunger.  Internationally and locally.

 

One thing I found very interesting is that we could feed the hungry in the world for 10 billion and Americans spend more than 13 billion in a year for diet and weight loss products.

 

Makes you think.

 

Those that only drink your blood probably have an easier time of it.

 

or small children and puppies as these two might

 

This eyeball in your salad might keep us from over eating!

 

Caleb and I had a blast dressing up and giving out candy.  Then we hung out with our own family as they rolled in mom and dad's to top off their trick or treating.

 

Happy Day and remember to VOTE tomorrow!

 

No posts for me I am working the polls as is my sister but unfortunately they have us at different precincts.

 

For the rest of my Halloween photos including my own vampy look click below:

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