Hello all and happy September! It just doesn't seem possible. No pumpkin spice month for me! I am not a pumpkin spice kind of gal - unless it is a candle!! I am messed up on days again - no surprise. You would think being retired it would make no difference. Yet, the neighbors being home from work, just messes me up! LOL
It is a lovely morning again. Cool and clear. The past couple days the skies have been so blue and clear and the weather has been perfect. Everything is still very green.
I have been out and fed the birds, squirrels and Licorice. Walked out to the garden to look, and well, Chuck (groundhog) was in the garden, eating a tomato. Grrrrr. I guess it is trying to get all it needs for winter hibernation. It still lives across the alley, but right now my best efforts aren't working on keeping it at bay. The cat could care less if it sees it. This morning, I finally ran it off, over the fence and back to the hidey hole! They sure can climb!!! I threw the tomato he was eating across the alley. Generally, he eats clover and flowers and certain greenery - I suppose he is stocking up for winter too!
I guess I shouldn't complain, as I have plenty, but still!
It sure took me back about 60+ years. It was so quiet, the breeze was nice, the sky blue and just so relaxing. I thought about sitting on the porch swing at mom and daddies on Sundays. I remember coming home from Sunday school or Church and setting out there until mid-day dinner was done. Waiting for company to show up - there was always company on Sunday noon meal. Watching for cars to go by, there were hardly any. Listening to the birds and petting my kitty (who always got on the swing with me). Just the lazy days of summer. Lots of memories this weekend.
Yesterday on my walk, I talked with a gal down the street, and she was talking about how she wished life was simple again. Mine kind of is. Being retired, I can do what I want, when I want, or NOT if I want! I like that kind of simple living.
I sure miss my long-ago home.
The hummingbirds are just so very, very active. I bet it won't be long before they take off for the south. They just drink and drink and come many, many times an hour. Haven't seen them active all summer.
That makes me sad, I sure do appreciate those tiny little treasures.
I mentioned Sunday, about picking lots more tomatoes last week. I forgot to tell you about the jumbo tomato I got! Its weight - 1 lb. and 11 oz.!!!!! Oh my gosh - I am just awestruck! This has sure been a good year for tomatoes in my area.
I really have had a great year for tomatoes! Blessed for sure. I have given so many away, I have been canning and EATING every single day!!!!!!!
I have 3 or 4 more out there (green) that are close to this size. So many green tomatoes out there.
OK, guys, I saw my first Christmas commercial on Friday evening! YEP!!!!
It was a holiday commercial for Disney World. So, the onslaught has started - there will be more and more now that we are in September.
I haven't watched Hallmark in years, but I notice on the cable guide that just about all they show is holiday movies - all year long! What is with that? There is a time for that, and all year isn't it in my opinion.
We just aren't allowed to enjoy the various holidays and seasons anymore. It seems everything is rushed. I like to celebrate the fall, with apples and pumpkins and mums. Then I want to enjoy and celebrate Thanksgiving in all its glory - THEN Christmas.
Sure, I think about Christmas, and I know many of us are already working on gifts and ideas. I even share ideas on here early in the seasons, as many make things ahead. I know. But as far as decorations and such, I just want each thing to have its time. I guess I am out of it today!
OK, that is my morning chat. I am going to go walk a bit and enjoy this morning, then I have much to do around here.
I hope you have a wonderful month ahead and get to enjoy September and all its beauty.
Have a super enjoyable day!
