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Monthly Archives: October 2020
Day 222: Leaves
We are so fortunate to be having a good foliage season this year. The caterpillars didn’t defoliate the trees during the spring, so we’ve got big, beautiful leaves like these falling in our yard. This is just a sampling of … Continue reading
Day 219: More Random Thoughts
Twitter asked me to describe my job poorly. That’s an easy one–“I move letters around.” In case you were wondering why I answered one of Twitter’s questions here, it’s because Twitter isn’t really interested in my answer. It just wants … Continue reading
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Day 218: Something to Look Forward To
I talked to my mom today, and we agreed on a plan to get to together for Christmas. The plan involves strictly quarantining for a week beforehand and attempting to drive the entire distance with no bathroom breaks. It will … Continue reading
Day 217: Rescheduled
Last October I scheduled my annual physical for this day. I had forgotten all about until I checked my voicemail last night and got the reminder. I thought about keeping the appointment, but I wasn’t in the mood for that … Continue reading
Day 216: Change of Scenery
Today we went to the park. My husband and daughter rode their bikes while Marshall and I went for a hike (Marshall’s bike is busted, so biking wasn’t an option for him). It was a breezy day in a large … Continue reading
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Day 215: Acorns and Autumn Leaves
What a gorgeous day! Thanks to yesterday’s rain, the world smells of acorns and autumn leaves.
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Day 214: Every Last Drop
It rained today. Downpoured, even. I went out for a walk, and even with an umbrella, I got soaked. I didn’t mind, though. We need every last drop that falls.
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Day 213: Memory
Life is all memory except for the one present moment that goes by so quick you can hardly catch it going. Tennessee Williams