A Visitor!

Yesterday afternoon I was taking a break, sitting and reading.  Les was on the computer.  Finnigan was napping.  I heard a tapping noise and took a look around.  This is what I saw at the back door.

So, of course, I grabbed my phone and started taking pictures.  The lovely turkey stayed in our yard for quite a while.  

She spent some time on both sides of our fence, sitting up there and walking along the top sides of the fence.  And there was a lot of walking and pecking around in the yard.  I think she was eating the little acorns all over our yard from our neighbor's tree.  I hope she is safe somewhere now.  There was no sign of her this morning.

Stay safe.  Life is still good.  God Bless America!

Favorite Older Picture

This picture was taken several years ago at Sunny Slope Farm Market in Ohio.  That is an Amish store that sells fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, meats, and cheeses. We were there buying Trail Bologna and this lovely arrangement was in their parking lot.  You can also see the fog behind the display.  I remember it was a cool Fall day.

Les and I are okayish here.  It's cooled off and the A/C is turned off.  Windows have been opened a little bit.  

I've been trying to keep up with things.  I seem to make progress with my list and then something else pops up, but all is okay.  And I've decided things can wait if I don't feel like doing them right away. 😊

I hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves.  Stay safe.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!

Some Days Are Like This

 

Take care of yourselves.

Just Some Pictures

 

If you look closely at Mr. Gnome's garden, you will see he has two little ghost visitors.  And he has set the table for them, too!

We are okayish here.  The weather has gotten a little cooler and I turned the A/C off and opened a couple windows yesterday.  It was 48 this morning when we got up!

Our new microwave was delivered and installed today; seems nice.  Still reading and learning about it.  The old one died.  When it did, we checked the manual to troubleshoot.  It said to unplug and then plug it back in.  That did nothing, so we went and bought a new one. 

Take care and stay safe.  Life is still good.  And God Bless America!

Hey

I've been trying to keep up with things while dealing with Shingles. Chicken Pox was the only childhood disease that I had.  When Jacquie was a baby and getting her vaccinations, I had to get them all, too.  Anyway, that virus that causes Chicken Pox also causes Shingles and that virus stays in our bodies forever.  I had a case of Shingles years ago, before a vaccine was available.  It was not great.  

When Shingrix became available, Les and I got that vaccine.  I was diagnosed last Monday with Shingles again.  Prescribed an Anti-viral medication, and told to be careful and take care of myself.  Just so you are aware, stress can activate the virus and cause Shingles.

This second time was not as bad.  I had red spots, but not the nasty Chicken Pox-like-blisters.  I did have some short bursts of pulsing pain, but they were quick and didn't last.  So I can confirm that the Shingrix vaccine works, and the Anti-viral meds definitely help.  I am doing much better.

I was just out doing a little yard clean up.  We've stayed off of it since the aeration and seeding. The guys are supposed to start mowing again this week. And there were some bits that needed to be picked up. Mostly those bits were clusters of acorns and leaves from our neighbor's pin oak tree, and some other branches that had fallen on shrubs and in the grass.

Here are two pictures I took today. I love taking pictures of morning skies. I also like our blooming Azalea!

Take care and stay safe. Life is still good. And God Bless America!n