Feels Like Fall?

This is the first weekend of fall, yet it's so hot here in the Midwest.
 Our temps are higher than Phoenix this weekend.
Happy for my kids...
but pouting here in the humidity!

1st Day of Autumn

Autumnal Equinox: Friday, September 22 at precisely 4:02 p.m. EDT. 🍂

I ❤️ Fall!!!!

Sketchy

This for That

Lack of sleep for months + the start of a sinus infection + allergies + major headaches

Vitamins + apple cider vinegar + decongest + tons of water + essential oils + Tylenol w/Codeine 3

Earthquake

I was in bed yesterday morning, it was pouring rain and the Thunder and Lightning were intense. Then I felt the big dog jump up on my bed. You know how your brain doses that split second thing... 

WAIT! I don't have a BIG DOG.... I don't have a dog!!

So after I calmed down a bit and came to the realization that there was not someone under my bed, I started to do some homework. Sure enough...Earthquake! Its epicenter is about 60 miles from my home. And had I been up and getting ready for work, as I should have been doing, I may not have felt it. But being in bed, still comfy, I sure did feel it. 

Awake

NKC

I'm missing you, I want to share about a million things each day. I miss every single thing about you.
I will always love you. You have my heart, you always have, and now I know, you always will. eek
❤️

SALSA

Heading to The Salsa Chalange!
Expecting it to be a fun night...fingers crossed, no pressure...let's go! 🌶





*As always that orange slushy in the chilled glad was amazing!
But the fajitas were super too! I was correct about the salsa, but all in all, it was very good!
Worth repeating another time!

Hidden Treats

Freezing more roasted tomatoes from the garden tonight....but my little freezer is full. So I did some much needed freezer organization. And the most wonderful thing happened!!!
Not only did all three new freezer bags of roasted romas and herbs fit, but I also unearthed the last tiny bit of Lemonade Pie Ice-cream! I'm so excited! Yummmmm! Perfect end to the day!
❤️eek

Sunday

This morning I worked in my garden for a bit, looked at some of my Hawaiian momentose. But, I couldn't handle being in my home anylonger, too many things remind me I'm living alone. So I pulled my hair up, grabbed a water bottle and I was out the door. I visited New Harmony, Indiana. They are having a German Festival this weekend. It is the perfect 'Americana Home Town'.  The homes there are wonderful. They even have a labyrinth! I hung out there until it started to rain. Then I drove into the pouring rain!

I love the rain!
I drove into Illinois. It's beautiful here! I have driven through woods, alongside coal cars on trains that stretch as far as I can see and over rivers.  I have driven through main streets with picture perfect architecture. I have driven past lots of small town churches. And even though I have no pull to enter any of them, I feel rather spiritual this morning. God and I have been chatting all day. I have been listening to Macklemore singing "Glorious" on repeat for about an hour now. So when I cane to a stop sign here in Midwest America, in the middle of nowhere, at an intersection that has an elementary school, a John Deer dealership and a Crossroads Church all surrounded by woods, I knew it was time to stop.
(I like the Macklemore choir pumping in my car.)

God knows my heart. I don't regret the choices I have made. I don't regret the things I have done.
I have loved without bounds, I have been willing to give everything and all. I have been honest in my dealings. I am thankful for those who have touched my life. Grateful to those who have let me love them. And I am eternally grateful for those who have loved me.

❤️

GLORIOUS

You know I'm back like I never left (I never left)
Another sprint, another step (another step)
Another day, another breath (another breath)
Been chasing dreams, but I never slept (I never slept)

I got a new attitude and a lease on life
And some peace of mind
Seek and I find I can sleep when I die
Wanna piece of the pie, grab the keys to the ride
And shit I'm straight
I'm on my wave, I'm on my wave
Get out my wake, I'm running late, what can I say?

I heard you die twice, once when they bury you in the grave
And the second time is the last time that somebody mentions your name
So when I leave here on this earth, did I take more than I gave?
Did I look out for the people or did I do it all for fame?
Legend, it's exodus searching for euphoria
Trudging through the mud to find the present, no ignoring us
Got 20,000 deep off in the street like we some warriors
My mama told me never bow your head, woo!

I feel glorious, glorious
Got a chance to start again
I was born for this, born for this
It's who I am, how could I forget?
I made it through the darkest part of the night
And now I see the sunrise
Now I feel glorious, glorious
I feel glorious, glorious

I'm feeling glorious
The crib looking Victorian (oh yes it is)
You know that we been going in (been going in)
Since we hopped out that Delorean (Delorean, yeah we win)

En garde, things are just things
They don't make you who you are
Can't pack up a U-Haul and take it with you when you're gone
We posted on the porch, my family's glasses to the stars
My grandma smiling down on me like woo, that boy got bars
Okay, okay, yes I do
I said amen and hallelujah, let me testify too
Another morning, a morning, don't let self get in my way
I got my breath, I got my faith and I remember why I came

I feel glorious, glorious
Got a chance to start again
I was born for this, born for this
It's who I am, how could I forget?
I made it through the darkest part of the night
And now I see the sunrise
Now I feel glorious, glorious

I feel glorious, glorious

We gon' be alright, put that on my life
When I open my eyes, hope I see you shine
We're planting a flag they don't understand
The world is up for grabs (Hey, hey, hey)
We gon' be alright, put that on my life
When I open my eyes, hope I see you shine
We're planting a flag they don't understand
The world is up for grabs

I feel glorious, glorious
Got a chance to start again
I was born for this, born for this
It's who I am, how could I forget?
I made it through the darkest part of the night
And now I see the sunrise
Now I feel glorious, glorious
I feel glorious, glorious

Lessons

Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.

What You Are Made Of

The Virginia's

I went to Virginia to check things off my life list.
I was overwhelmed with all I saw. 
The beauty of Virginia and West Virginia was 
so much more than I imagined. 
Monticello was magnificent! Jefferson was a
brilliant man. It exceeded my expectations!
And being able to walk into the Atlantic Ocean
just a week after I walked in the Pacific was
self rewarding. 
My trip to Virginia was the first trip I did just 
for me, no one else, just for my agenda.  
It was GREAT!

I love my Son & Technology

Coffee....

Why dose coffee smell so amazing and tastes so nasty?
It is one of those things that I just can't figure out.

Shhhh....it's a deer!

On my friends property in NC! Wow!!!!!

Friday Afternoon

View From My Bedroom

Foggy Mornings remind me of you!

Night Vision

Watch the video!
(One of the millions of things I want to share with you today. eek)

http://www.azfamily.com/story/36367135/jaguar-caught-on-trail-cam-in-chiricahua-mountains?utm_content=buffer9aa15&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Separation

Your absence has gone through me
Like a thread through a needle
Everything I do is stiched with its color
WSMerwin

Word of The Day

"Mahalo" is a Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, or respects.

Great Read

I have read and re-read Jennifer L Scott's books recently. 
Great female reads. I highly recommend her writings. 
She has a blog and a TED talk also. 
Great stuff. 

who?

Warrior Princess from the land of phycodelic lights and Dust and spiney trees that will poke you.

CP you Totally made me laugh!

Relationship

"In a relationship, 

no amount of extra effort on your part can make up for the lack of effort on theirs."

JMGreen

Wishing

Thought of The Day

We ignore the truth and focus on the potential of the person. 
That is why we stay. 

(NKC~ I guess that's why I stayed, your potential is Amazing!)
eek

Self Realization

I did not come this far, to only come this far! 

Tomatoes by The Dozens

1971 Chevy Vega

I love this Vega! I guess I always will!

eek

9/11/2001

I won't forget.

HaPPy BiRTHDay BaBy!

A very "Happy 18th BiRTHDay" to my daughter Megan!
I love you beauty! Eek!!!!

Late Night Treat

Never Regret

"Life is short
Break the rules
Forgive quickly
Kiss slowly
Love truly
Laugh uncontrollably
and
Never regret anything that made you smile.

eek

Quote of The Day

Everyday is a job interview.
JG

Friday Night

Great game!
Seeing the moon rise over the bleachers was a treat too!
Perfect Friday night!

Does he exist?

I don't think he exists...

Quote of The Day

"How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves."
Paulo Coelho

MONTICELLO ❤️

Gather Your Thoughts

Each time you think of me,
gather an acorn cap.
Save them.
One day we will fill the moonshine bottle
that we found in your dad's barn. 

Eek

Atlantic

Six Deer

I saw 6 deer as I drove through Virginia. They were all together in a clearing. I got so excited and happy, I laughed out load. I wanted to share it with you. There is so much I want to share with you.
I miss you. Eek