Talk about a busy few weeks. I
left Utah on Tuesday, August 25th, after the grandkids went to
school, so it was a bit later in the morning than normal. I decided
to stay at motels this time round rather than truck stops. I also
treated myself to one fantastic meal somewhere in Nebraska. It was great...everything homemade. I got to NYC Friday evening, the 28th. Relaxed on Saturday, cleaned the apartment on Sunday and left for
Maine on Monday, August 31st!!
Got back to NYC Thursday, September 3rd, around 2am...lots of construction on I91 and I95. I have decided to stay close to home for a while. Especially this weekend. Saturday was PBS cooking and gardening shows, followed by college football games. (Remember, I am a football nut...have game, will watch!!!). My idea of a great relaxing day.
Sunday, the Brazilian Festival in Mid-town. I parked up around 81st street on the west side of the park, walked down to the festival and back up, meandering through the park – especially the ramble area. I walked seven and a half miles!!!
This is the stature at the fountain in the park...
This was taken at 46th street looking down 6th Avenue to the park. The street was lined on both sides with venders all the way. I did blot the faces of people who were close...
Today, Labor Day, I stayed home and did a
little cooking (pork ribs over potatoes, carrots, parsnips and onions slow
cooked for 6 and ½ hours at 275), a little reading (magazines), a
little tv watching (Midsomer Murders) and a little catching up on
blogs.
And tomorrow, back on schedule...at least
somewhat. It's supposed to be hot for a couple days, then stormy
weather and a cool down. I sure could use a cool down, especially
my pocketbook. AC has been running quite a bit.
So, have you geared up for fall? A fresh start of sorts? I have finalized my plans for the fall. Not sure if I will accomplish them all, but it's a great way to give myself some direction. So here's my list:
Plans for the fall:
Work on the book of meditations
Bring remainder of furniture down to NYC
Create a more permanent home/studio
Decorate for fall
Attend 'Quilter's Take Manhattan'
Back to regular exercise
Back to better eating
Lose five pounds each month (September, October and November)
Join Craft Group at local library
Learn GIMP
Learn to juggle (?) (Yes, there is a good reason for this!)
Gear up for long bike rides
Begin planning and creating gifts for the Holidays
Continue exploring NYC
Bring remainder of furniture down to NYC
Create a more permanent home/studio
Decorate for fall
Attend 'Quilter's Take Manhattan'
Back to regular exercise
Back to better eating
Lose five pounds each month (September, October and November)
Join Craft Group at local library
Learn GIMP
Learn to juggle (?) (Yes, there is a good reason for this!)
Gear up for long bike rides
Begin planning and creating gifts for the Holidays
Continue exploring NYC
There's a new monthly thought posted: “GO!!! It's time for a fresh start” Like I explained before, I always look at fall as a kind of new beginning. I think the fact that cooler weather arriving (hopefully), a more organized routine plus a gathering in of sorts – nesting – and harvesting. Of course, my harvest comes from the Farmer's Markets – still those fall vegetables are scrumptious.
There's also a new journal prompt for the week: "Big plans or little plans, changes are the spice of life." If you do nothing more than think about possible plans, you are ahead of the game. So, what's on your list of fall plans?
I was pleasantly surprised by an e-mail for a class that I purchased several years ago called 'Learn Something New Every Day' hosted by Shimelle Laine. Participants purchase the class once and continue to get each new year at no cost.
You can do whatever you want with the class questions and prompts
from an elaborate journal to jotting down ideas to just reading and
thinking about things. Some years I have made journals, mostly
though, I create single pages in answer to the thoughtful questions
and prompts. Check out the class here.
I have noticed that a lot of folks are giving online classes on lettering. If you want to experiment with lettering first, check out the Third Workshop Strathmore Class on lettering. It's free and every Strathmore Class I have taken has been well worth my time. Check it out here.
As the week progresses, I'll explain a bit more about my fall list. I know you are questioning a couple of the items. But believe me, there is a good reason.
I had a great summer...
But it's good to be home...
And to be able to blog regularly...
Thanks for visiting...
Talk to you tomorrow...
But it's good to be home...
And to be able to blog regularly...
Thanks for visiting...
Talk to you tomorrow...