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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TOMORROW October 3red is:

• 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!

I like Fridays! Mostly I can laze around and take my time doing anything. After breakfast I did a load of laundry, did some emails, paid bills, send my friend a birthday card. At noon I went down to L&L – I was looking for something for my sister, as well as cute things I might NEED!!! I did find two things I really needed (ummm, right!). I saw lots of things that I COULD have needed but didn’t purchase.

I stuck on my yucky yard clothes and did some weed whacking before making a salad and garlic toast for lunch. There are a swarm of bees – maybe yellow jackets – in Dottie’s wooden wall that holds up her fence. They were flying around me but didn’t bother me – but there is a hole in her fence right beside the bees, so I txt her to check into it. She has 3 dogs that like to stick their head through that hole. She’ll need to address that. Thankfully I am only close to that area when I mow, and we should be basically done (or almost) with that this fall.

Not sure how to read these little predictors, but he was making fast work of wiggling across my yard. They really move fast for such little guys! We used to pick them up and they’d curl into a ball on our palm.

I did walk up to the homecoming parade. It was the 50th, and there were past homecoming queens from the 70’s up through the 2010’s. I didn’t know anyone! It’s a little over a mile, all up hill. The good part was coming home – all down hill! Saw this wildly decorated house at the top near Route 136. I walked up Mohawk, but when I got to the top I saw that the Alliance Church was offering free hot dogs and drinks. Since it was level I walked over to grab a water; I left mine at home. I saw Patty Buschek, her daughter Tracy & husband Garth Shaner. They had a phathead of their daughter Carly – who is a senior in the band – and held it up at all the band events. The kids love it!

I walked home through the church fields then cut through Zion Lutheran cemetery and came out at the ball field. It’s rougher walking through the grass but shorter and less traffic. So now I’m going to figure out food for supper (I didn’t grab a hot dog…) and do the ironing.

September 30 – Do you have any special Homecoming experiences to relate? “Plumville High School has what they call reunions. The school has been closed since 1946. I get the news letters but I never went to any. We all got together for a Davis School Reunion on September 9th, 2000. It was a very nice reunion & we all enjoyed seeing each other.”

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TOMORROW October 1st is:

• National Green City Day
• Fire Pup Day
• National Black Dog Day
• National Hair Day
• National Homemade Cookies Day
• National Pumpkin Spice Day

My Tazz-puppy was mostly black with a little white. Loved that dog! I have hair, which is good, and I just made a note to make cookies tomorrow! Wow! Have a great day and a wonderful October! God bless…

It was a full day, but not crazy. I worked both stores, then stopped for groceries. Only needed a few items but it was over $60. Everything – even the basics – is so expensive! The most expensive thing I bought was laundry detergent!

I had a quick sandwich for lunch, changed into old clothes, and cut the grass. I’m guessing there won’t be too many more cuttings. I did get a shipping confirmation for my prescription – I’m hopeful!!!

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After mowing I changed back into better clothes, took a nice walk (about 2 miles plus) around the neighborhood, and then answered a few emails. I’m almost finished reading the newest book by Liz, and it’s really ending well. So many twists and turns, and it’s just like real life. Nothing is perfect but there is so much perfection to appreciate!

My appointment for my test was at 4:20pm. I was there a little early but the wait wasn’t too long. I felt like I was at Olive Garden with the pager they gave me! All the people at Norwin Square (Excela Health) are so nice. That is my facility of choice these days!

It’s getting dusk, and the sky is light pink. The lights are on around the deck, but the purple ones don’t show up yet.

Kathy lent me a devotion book about SEEING GOD IN AMERICA. I’ve only read a few of them but I really enjoy learning new things about our country, and how to find God in all we see.

September 29 – How did your school observe Homecoming? “Our school isn’t there any more to have a Homecoming. When it was still a school they never observed homecomings.” Tomorrow is Hempfield’s 50th homecoming parade at 5:15pm up Route 136 before the game. I usually walk up – I’ll see if I can manage that tomorrow evening!

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TOMORROW September 30th is:

• National Chewing Gum Day
• National Hot Mulled Cider Day
• National Love People Day
• National Mud Pack Day
• Orange Shirt Day

I can’t compromise my teeth with chewing gum. I DO love people – at least some of them! Not sure I even have an orange shirt but if so I’ll wear it. Choose something fun to celebrate the last day of September 2022! God bless…

Today is National Son’s Day! Couldn’t let the day go by without giving hugs to these two guys! Love you – you make my left better!

First thing this morning, Gen (from New York) answered my previous email with a phone call! It was so nice to catch up. She was sick last week but is improving. She’s still adjusting to her move, but loves the updated kitchen and enjoys cooking there.

Again today I spent almost an hour on the phone (two separate calls) with Aetna, trying to get this prescription issue resolved. My file is going to take up a whole file drawer, and I’ve only been a subscriber for a month! Ugh!

After breakfast I did the normal Wednesday housecleaning. Nothing interesting about that. I left early for church, since we were having tacos and hot dogs left over from the kids event on Saturday. We even had s’mores and cupcakes for dessert. We are still studying about ‘The Case for Heaven.’ Very interesting but you really have to keep up with everything! Lots of information.

Di sent me photos from our mutual friend Kendra who is in Martha’s Vineyard. The sunset pictures from this evening and yesterday’s cliff view – beautiful!

September 28 – Did you ever have a ‘good friend’ who did something mean to you? “No. Some of my friends did thoughtless things but I couldn’t say they were being mean.”

Calendar inspiration – Sharing your adventures with a cheerful companion doubles the pleasure.

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TOMORROW September 29th is:

• National Coffee Day
• Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day
• VFW Day

I’m not a coffee drinker and tomorrow isn’t going to change that! I have a medical test tomorrow, so I’ll celebrate the anticipated expected outcome from that! And seeing so many posts on facebook from those that have friends and family in Florida, take a minute to pray for safety and comfort. Some may be without power in the hot Florida temps for days! We’ll ask God’s blessings…..

First thing this morning I stepped out on the deck, and there was this brave little leaf standing straight up between the floor boards. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before!

Had several things to do in Jeannette, then stopped to help Mike P. Greensburg didn’t have anything until Thursday. I picked up a few cards, then went to Hanna’s Town. Spent about 45 minutes talking to Lisa and trying to organize the kitchen shelves. I’m sure I’ll have to do it again before the tea!

Our home-school group got stuck in traffic and were a little late, but we were able to do the complete program for them. I did tin punch, and even the adult parent/sponsors tried their hand at it. The weather was alternately sunny and rainy but it didn’t dampen the day’s spirit.

I left there a little before 4pm, and stopped at Lynch Field to walk the track. I was gong to do an extra loop, but just as I started the last one the thunder rumbled and we lost the sun. I decided to forgo that loop, and I was only about a mile down the road when the downpour hit! But it was a good day.

My early dinner was left over meatloaf and potatoes, and now I’m going to work on some projects. Jerome the Paint Guy called and as soon as we have a guaranteed 48 plus hours without rain they will do my deck!

September 27 – Tell about a memorable birthday cake. “I think my 16th birthday was an exciting one. Mom baked a cake & decorated with coconut shreds, which was very special back then.”

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TOMORROW September 28th is:

• World Dense Breast Day
• National Drink Beer Day
• National Good Neighbor Day
• National North Carolina Day 
• National Strawberry Cream Pie Day
• National Women’s Health & Fitness Day
• National Sons Day

I have lots to do tomorrow – so I’ll celebrate the little things that make my day. As well as SON day! Have a wonderful Wednesday. God bless…

Worked both stores this morning, then came home and did chores. I grabbed half a piece of zucchini bread to hold me over, then put all the outdoor lawn ornaments away. Took me about two and a half hours, and I made a gazillion trips up and down the steps and around the outside of the house. I put the reindeer in the yard and packed the totes in the back of the shed. I had to wrestle them to get them back inside, but assured them it wouldn’t be long until they had their month in the sun — ah, er snow! I also gave the cow a bath before I packed it away. I always think of Uncle Gene when I see that cow – Beth gave it to me when they sold that house.

After a quick lunch, I switched out my summer and fall clothes. As usual, I have a big bag of clothes to pass along. I tucked the summer hanging clothes in the downstairs closet with the Christmas sweaters – which again will have to wait a while to make their way upstairs.

On my walk I took a picture of another neighborhood creek. Also gathered up some pine cones and acorns to arrange in a leaf bowl. It was a nice, brisk day to be outside.

I just put a meatloaf in the oven for supper – yum!

September 26- What was your school mascot? “We didn’t have a mascot.” Well, I’ll share Hempfield’s mascot, which was my alma mater and both of my kids’, as well as Autmn and Christina: Hempfield Spartans! Their colors are officially Royal Blue and Silver!

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TOMORROW September 27the is:

• National Chocolate Milk Day
• National Corned Beef Hash Day
• National Crush a Can Day
• National Day of Forgiveness
• National Scarf Day

I haven’t had chocolate milk in decades, and I generally only wear scarves in the winter. I will forgive — but more hope that I am forgiven for anything thoughtless or intentional that I did to need it! God bless…

This day’s weather has been crazy – sun, clouds, rain, then sun again. But the sky has been beautifully dramatic.

I took a walk around the neighborhood and got a few interesting pics. I found a lilac bush totally in bloom, despite the fact that there was almost no leaves on it. The house that I always like to see decorated didn’t disappoint – had their windows and door decked out for fall. The little creek down the street from me was looking fresh and clear.

Church was great this morning. It was almost a full auditorium. It was the first official sermon for us from Todd Payton. He’s very engaging and energetic. I’m sure HCC will benefit from Todd and Heather, and we will all make every opportunity to serve the Lord together there.

Today is National Daughter’s Day – and here are the two beautiful ladies that share their lives with me! Love you guys!

September 25 – What were your school colors? “Each class picked the colors they wanted. Since uniforms were not a thing the school needed, it was not something the school had. Our class had red, white, and blue as it was war time. Blue & Gold is the colors our high school song sang about.” Red, white and Blue are perfect war-time colors.

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TOMORROW September 26th is:

• National Compliance Officer Day
• National Dumpling Day
• National Johnny Appleseed Day
• National Pancake Day
• National Shamu the Whale Day
• National Situational Awareness Day
• National Family Day 

Not a total fan of dumplings but I do like pancakes. And I love my family. Tomorrow will be a great day to celebrate that! Have a great week. God bless…