Columbus Day! Here’s to being glad that our country was actually discovered!

Started the day with the doctor’s appointment. Still have to wait on results of one more test. Tomorrow I have to take Autmn for her follow up appointment so it will be another day of late work for me – but that’s no problem! Today was a fairly easy day despite work at both stores and also stopping to help Mike P.

I did a load of laundry, then had Stuffed Pepper Soup for lunch. Also went for a nice walk. Met a new neighbor (from a distance…) Also, here is a picture of the moon from last night as I was standing on my deck.

My neighbor IS filling his pool…

Picture of bottom deck from top deck.

October 10 – What is the strangest thing you ever saw in the sky? “When I was a teenager & was out in our front yard a small airplane circled over the yard & the person in the plane called my name. I was so excited I couldn’t sleep that night. It was our neighbor taking a ride with a friend who owned a plane. Stan told us the next day he was flying over his house & saw me in the yard & yelled my name.” That WOULD be exciting – and the plane was pretty low if she heard that!

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TOMORROW October 11th is:

• General Pulaski Memorial Day
• National Coming Out Day
• International Day of the Girl Child
• National Sausage Pizza Day

I like sausage pizza if it’s not spicy sausage… I’m afraid to give too much thought as to what I’m coming out of. Have a happy Tuesday. God bless…

Well, let’s see. This has been a hodge-podge of a day – lots of little chores! First, we had NO STUDENTS in our Sunday School class – the class regular student was at Sight and Sound with his family. So that’s an excusable absence!

Mary and I used our time wisely. We made booklets about creation for the class, and copied then cut out some of the pictures for in their books. We don’t often have time to work together on projects so this was a blessing for us, too.

Todd’s message was again very good – it always feels like he’s preaching right to me! Here are a few key points: You are blessed so you can BE a blessing to others – make a difference in someone’s life. We are to be salt and light; salt was precious and valuable – the word solarium was used for payment, which was made in issues of salt. Our word salary comes from that. Light doesn’t mean anything unless there is darkness – shine your light in the dark world, just like Jesus is our light. WE are the salt and light!

I came home to my long list and after lunch of cauliflower and garlic toast I started working on it. I changed out a bad extension cord; took the dehumidifier to the shed. SCRUBBED the car windows. Sent several emails and started an Amazon order (didn’t send it yet). I spilled tea on my Snoopy church bag so I scrubbed that and hung it out to dry. Fixed the lights in my indoor lantern from battery to electric. Printed out my bank statement and will balance the checkbook after supper. Still have 3 chapters to read in my Psalms and Proverbs reading plan.

Took a half an hour and went for a walk. A few fun decorations in the neighborhood since last walk.

Saw this on my way to the theater – looks like Word of Life church has a new greeter…

Last night’s play was REALLY funny! I was SO glad I stayed. It was just that: Play that goes wrong. Anything wrong that could happen did happen, and the whole theater crowd laughed the entire time. It was family friendly which always makes it more fun for my taste!

October 9 – What was your most prized possession as a child? “My little ‘bank’ that looked like a dome trunk. It had a key that would open a small door so we could shake the dimes, pennies and nickels out and count how much we had saved.”

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TOMORROW October  10th is:

• National Angel Food Cake Day
• National Cake Decorating Day
• National Handbag Day
• National Metric Day
• National Walk to a Park Day
• World Mental Health Day
• Columbus Day
• National Kick Butt Day
• National Online Bank Day
• Native American Day

I am celebrating Columbus Day with a doctor’s appointment! I doubt I’ll kick any butts or decorate (or even eat!) any cake, but I MAY take a walk in a park. Whatever you do – if you have a day off or not – have a great day. God bless…

Started the day with fresh sheets and French toast. Did laundry then went out to finish putting the decks back together. I was able to put the reflective house numbers on my front post.

I decided to put my little welcome plaque in the back on the railing. I didn’t get the nail in straight. I may have to get Nate to fix that later. I don’t want to snag my clothes or hands on the nail and do damage. But I like where it is!

Also put different purple lights on the back. I won’t know how I’ll like those until it’s dark and I see them lit. You can just barely see them on the lower part of the board on the top deck. They are cluster lights – three grouped together.

Must be a work day in the neighborhood. The neighbor below me (while mowing his grass) was having his driveway sealed, while the guy beside him is having a new pool installed. I wonder if he’ll fill it for the winter or just have it installed? Hmmm (Gladys Kravitz on the job…)

I cut the grass, folded laundry, then started this. I am posting early since I am ushering for Bear tonight and will be late getting home. I’ll fill in the blanks tomorrow! For now I think I’ll go make soup….

October 8 – Did you have to earn it? (allowance) “We always had our work to do whether we got any money or not. It was the way farm & country kids were taught.”

Calendar inspiration – Never fear the darkness – guiding lights will shine to show you the way. (God’s like that!!!)

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TOMORROW October 9th is:

• National Leif Erikson Day
• National Moldy Cheese Day
• National Pro-Life Cupcake Day
• PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day
• Clergy Appreciation Day 

Make certain that your pastor/minister/clergy know you appreciate them! I’ve never seen a pro-life cupcake but I have seen moldy cheese. In fact, it’s a possibility I have some! 🙂 Have a wonderful day and God bless…

Today was a school tour at Hanna’s Town – I was there from a little after 9am until a little after 2pm. There were almost 150 kids and staff; a very big group of 5th graders! They were very good, very well behaved, and seemed to take in the information about tin punch and being a tin smith back in early Hanna’s Town days. They were all excited to take their finished pictures home.

We only had one break – a short one for lunch – but afterwards I walked around and did take a few pictures. We also cut bouquets to bring home (with permission, of course). As the day went on, it got more gloomy and rainy, but it did not dampen anyone’s spirits. I think, though, that yesterday was the warmest day this week!

I put a few of the furniture pieces back on the freshly-stained decks. I’m so excited with the way it all turned out – I hate to put anything back on. I’m re-thinking everything…

October 7 -What allowance did you get? “When I was 15 and went to high school I got 10 cents a week.” I wonder what she spent it on???

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TOMORROW October 8th is:

• American Touch Tag Day
• International Off-Road Day
• National Fluffernutter Day
• National Hero Day
• National Pierogi Day
• National Chess Day
• National Costume Swap Day
• National Motorcycle Ride Day
• I Love Yarn Day 

Do you have a hero? I have many people that I admire and respect but not sure if I have a personal hero. Maybe the closest I would come would be Patty Buschek and Greg Pelc. And Grama Crooks. I admire their life choices and their witness! And their unwavering faith. I did ride a motorcycle with Roger for a while; my daughter loves yarn! That’s as exciting as it gets. Have a happy Saturday! God bless…

I was up, showered and dressed before 7am this morning. Had my notary task done and was starting breakfast by 7:40. The up side of getting up early was the beautiful sky!

Only had one thing to do in Jeannette, other than switch cars. I love this Encore! Sigh…. It’s so comfortable, smaller, easy to drive. I did, however, leave my EZPass in the other car. Rege sent me a picture! I’ll get it Monday – no plans to travel over the weekend outside of town.

I was just finishing up in Jeannette when The Paint Guy txt me that they were at my house. I swung back over on the way to Greensburg and we went over everything. It looks SO GOOD! I was having nervous second thoughts about changing the color from neutral to darker gray – but wow, it’s a great choice. Even the PG agreed! I left the project in good hands and went to Greensburg, stopping on the way to put gas in the car. When I got home at 1pm they were about done with the first coat.

I felt trapped – I couldn’t go out any door because they were painting something everywhere! But it’s 4:15pm and other than touchup they are finished and cleaning up. I’m very pleased. They even did the trim boards under the steps and the flower box on the deck. Bonus! The garage door looks amazing. And they are really nice guys. If you are local and need painting – inside or out – I’ll be glad to share their contact information.

After a quick lunch I cut up the two green peppers I had, and will make Stuffed Pepper Soup at some point this weekend. I have some writing to do and emails to answer and that should be my night.

Today is my cousin Deb and her husband Jim’s wedding anniversary. Many more happy years!!! Blessings to you both!

October 6 – If you ever played in the leaves, tell about it. “When you brought Kelly & Nate to our Greensburg house we would rake the leaves from the maple trees in the front yard. We all took our turn at being covered up by the leaves.”

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TOMORROW October 7th is:

• World College Radio Day
• National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day
• National Frappe Day
• National Inner Beauty Day
• National LED Light Day
• National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
• National Manufacturing Day
• National Body Language Day
• World Smile Day

We can all share a smile. And I have chocolate covered pretzels in my freezer. Tomorrow is a huge school tour at Hanna’s Town and I will be there from 9:45 to almost 2pm. That will be a full day! Enjoy what you do. God bless…

My day started with a txt from The Paint Guy – his crew will be here in the morning to stain the decks! So my day will start early. I took EVERYTHING off the decks so it’s ready for tomorrow.

I spent the day cleaning and reading – a healthy dose of each! So now the house is super clean and I’m almost finished doing a second run-through on Liz’s SECRETS book. Two good things!

I took a walk through the neighborhood about 4:30pm, and just for fun took a few photos of the creeks here and there.

Also, trees in my neighbor’s yard that are turning colors. The one three is several different colors. Unfortunately that was all I have to report. Went to Bible Study – we are learning about ‘The Case for Heaven’. It’s very interesting but rather than a straight Bible study it’s really lessons in apologetics. I’m not good at that!

Got a txt message that a friend needs something notarized so I have to be up and dressed and in my right mind before 7:30am! That’s a stretch for me – but I can do it…

October 5 – Do you have any special memories about raking and burning leaves, or mowing the lawn? “When late October and early November came each year we would rake the pine needles that fell from our big white pine tree. I really had fun doing that. We would burn them & I loved the ‘smoke smell’. Our lawn mower was heavy & hard to push. Uncle Jim steered and Hazel & I pulled it like a team of horses!:)”

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TOMORROW October 6th is:

• National Coaches Day
• National German-American Day
• National Mad Hatter Day
• National Noodle Day
• National Orange Wine Day
• National Plus Size Appreciation Day

Noodles! My mom loved noodles. John called her a noodle head! Have a great day whatever you celebrate – I’ll celebrate my deck being stained! God bless…

Worked in Jeannette this morning but Greensburg is waiting until Thursday. Stopped in at Mike’s for a few minutes and things were still running smoothly. Thankfully! I left there and went to Hunker to pick up Autmn and take her for a medical appointment. I really don’t think Route 119 through Youngwood will EVER be done! We got her bloodwork done, and thankfully the wait wasn’t long at all. There was a helicopter landing on the hospital roof when we left – that was cool to watch.

We left there and went to Taco Bell for lunch. Since it’s National Taco Day!

Chrissy sent me pictures of Homecoming Saturday night. They had a good time. What’s with the lipstick kisses? Definite generation gap! 🙂

I did take a walk – about a mile and a half. It was a little cooler than it had been this morning and that was about as much as I could handle. I did my Psalms & Proverbs Bible readings, the devotional that Kathy lent me, and a few chapters in Liz’s book.

I was hoping to make cream of potato soup, but when you don’t have milk OR potatoes that’s not possible. Maybe Thursday.

October 4 – Do you have a good piece of advice for me? “Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” Great advice.

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TOMORROW October 5th is:

• National Apple Betty Day
• National Do Something Nice Day
• National Get Funky Day
• National Rhode Island Day
• World Teachers’ Day
• National Walk to School Day
• National Pumpkin Seed Day
• National Coffee with a Cop Day 

We can ALL do something nice, and maybe even get funky. I’m all for going to Rhode Island – who’s with me! Whatever it is, enjoy. God bless…

First, a big and beautiful Happy Birthday to my friend Ginny! We met when we were both pregnant with our second child: Her Timmy and my Nate. That was in 1981! We lived a few houses apart on Mohawk. Hope your day is wonderful, Ginny – and you can share it with Gracie and Charlie!

I worked both stores then stopped to see Mike P. I met the new girl that’s working for him – Renae. She seems nice, and competent, and capable – has dealership background. Bernie (salesman at Pinnacle) knows her well and says she’s very nice! Good for Mike! I came home and had a piece of baked chicken and yogurt for lunch, started laundry, then went for a walk. There are a lot of funky decorations in this neighborhood! Here are some BIG ones!

There was also a water feature that I really liked. It’s always been sort of a dream for me to have one – but I doubt I’ll ever manage that.

When I got back to the house I put the deck table and chairs in the shed, spray-painted a little stand for my outdoor lantern, and pulled some almost-dead cat mint. I can’t shake the fragrance now! I may have to change clothes…

Mommy and baby bunny watched me work – and I found gum drops growing in my garden. Candy Land!!!

I got a lovely thank you card in the mail today from my favorite Skunk Hollow cousin who’s name starts with B… (smile). It’s lovely to get get lovely cards!

October 3 – Tell about any other extra-curricular activities. “After School Activities were too far to go to join any of them.” I’m guessing they had plenty to do after school on the farm.

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TOMORROW October 4th is:

• National Cinnamon Bun Day
• National Golf Lover’s Day
• National Taco Day
• National Vodka Day
• National Fruit At Work Day

I can definitely have a cinnamon bun – there’s one mini one left in the freezer. Maybe Autmn and I will get a taco for lunch. No vodka; no fruit! Have a happy Tuesday – God bless!

I had another one of those ‘can’t get to sleep’ nights. I will still awake at a little before 4am.When the alarm went off at 7am I almost jumped out of bed. It’s 5pm and I’m really sleepy. Thinking I will sleep well tonight if I can stay awake until bedtime.

Mary called me early and is ill so she couldn’t make it to church. I only had Max, and he was pretty into the lesson, which was on God created Seasons. His favorite is winter because he plays outside in the snow with his dad and brother. Winter is my least favorite! He did keep getting Spring and Fall mixed up!

The message by Pastor Todd was the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. It’s a seven week (I think) series and today’s was very good. One of his major points was: Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? Do you control the temperature of the room or do you adjust to the temperature in the room? The challenge today was for 30 days to read 5 chapters a day from Psalms (vertical relationship/God) and one chapter a day from Proverbs (horizontal relationships around us).

The church decorating team had beautiful floral decorations sitting on the tables to bring fall inside.

It was pretty chilly this morning so I wore the funky fall-looking tights that my friend gave me!

When I work downstairs on anything I usually put on Discovery +. Currently I’m running through the episodes of Hawaii Life. Did you know the Hawaiian alphabet has only 13 letters? 5 vowels, 7 consonants, and the ‘ sign. If you pay attention to the way the words are spelled and pronounced you can believe it!

It finally got sunny about 3pm so I did a walk around the neighborhood. Another house had a nice display with one of those super tall blow-ups!

I put a fall hand towel up in the bathroom. I think it looks cute in there.

I made a salad for lunch, then started on chocolate chip cookies. I put Ghoul Mix M&M’s on the top – they are green, orange and purple. The colors make them taste better, right?

October 2 – Can you write any of your school cheers? “D-A-V-I-S School is the best. We can beat all the rest. Rah-rah-rah. :)”

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• National Boyfriend Day
• National Techies Day
• National Child Health Day
• National Consignment Day

I don’t have a boyfriend, but I have lots of male friends. I wish every child the best of health. Have a great day tomorrow – celebrate YOU! God bless… (Why not try the scripture reading challenge??)

A brand new month! October! As Anne Shirley would say:

That being said – today has been cold and dark; cloudy and rainy. Sometimes the rain came down in sheets. So glad I didn’t have to leave the house at all, except to get the mail. And good news, finally. My prescription came! It feels like it took forever. I’m going to take the first one at bedtime so I don’t have to worry about effects. Dr. Cole did assure me that it should be unremarkable except for the results! Yea!

I did keep busy all day – changing sheets and doing laundry. Ironing, writing, emails. We had one little break in the rain, and I backed the car out of the garage and swept it out. It was in dire need of sweeping! Didn’t wash it, of course, but it was dirtier inside than out. Then I ironed my new curtain panel for the kitchen door. It will take getting used to, because I don’t have curtains in any room in the house – only valances. I have blinds in the bedrooms when needed. But it will do exactly what I need, and is an exact match to the valances in there! I do, though, have an extra panel! Who knows what I may come up with for that down the road!

It felt so chilly in here today. I decided to turn on my little electric space heater. I feel warmer already!

I did take time to watch a favorite movie – Love Strikes Twice. I did that while I was ironing and studying my mail, etc. It’s funny and entertaining.

I had Gen & Zane’s anniversary written down as October 3rd but I saw a post today that leads me to believe it was the 1st – so just a picture to say I was thinking about them and about the wonderful marriage they had. I was honored to be part of it!

October 1 – Did your High School have cheerleaders? What did they wear? “I really don’t remember any cheerleaders. Someone would lead all of the school in a cheer when some player would make a basket.” Sounds like they had team spirit!

Calendar inspiration – Peanuts. How important to remember this, with all the world being so unsettled around us! I can count my blessings – can you?

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TOMORROW October 2nd is:

• National Smarties Day
• National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day
• National Fried Scallops Day
• National Name Your Car Day
• National Produce Misting Day
• National GOE Day

I don’t think I’ve ever named my car, but I’ve know people who have! Tomorrow I had plans to go with Di & Shannon to Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock for a program: Finding Ferns and Their Friends. But none of us wanted to be outside in this rainy chill so we’re going to wait for something else. In the meantime, I plan to get some writing done tomorrow! Have a blessed day in the house of the Lord. God bless!