I’ve seen some good friends these past few days that have made me smile.

 

The fall colors are appearing and there is a sweet coolness in the air that just makes me sigh.

 

I’m feeling pretty blissed out this days ;)

 

xoxo

 

 

Last night I attended a Rosh Hashanah celebration…Jewish new year.

 

How amazing to have your new year when the leaves are turning color and the weather is slowly getting colder ;) The meal and the traditions surrounding it were all based on blessing the food and getting ready for a good and prosperous new year.

 

How ironic that the non-Jewish New Year is heralded in by noisemakers and wine. This seems much more desirable ;)

 

xoxox

I didn't post a blog entry yesterday. I meant to do it early in the morning but it just got away from me.

I thought I might do it that evening but Al and I spent it together - we walked to a nearby sandwich place, worked out and watched some of the new Dr . Who.

While I love my blogging routine, I enjoyed taking a break for a blissful evening :)

Xoxo

Sometimes I think of Monday as the start of a race or the beginning of a log twisted road. Maybe an excursion in the woods?

 

There will be unforeseen obstacles and unfortunately this is only the beginning.

 

But just keep your wits about you and we’ll get through this ;)

 

xoxox

Yesterday I was so productive. I ran 14 miles, napped, grocery shopped and cooked. Today I am being as lazy as humanly possible....for a few hours at least ;-)

Have a warm and cozy Sunday, all :)

Xoxo

I love fall evenings.

They are crisp and cool and smell AMAZING. I can smell the cold and the snow that will eventually fall.

Summer nights are different. They are hot, sticky and often remind me of a scene from a Tennessee Williams play (although maybe that's because I currently live in the south). They cause me to stay wide awake when all I want is to sleep.

In the fall I can be cozy again :)

Xoxox

Cold mornings remind me of the Midwest and make me happy.

 

I remember walking to Zuzu’s in the early mornings for coffee in Chelsea Michigan, going to Geisler Library on Central’s campus to study in undergrad, kicking the leaves on my way home from MHS or visiting some funky café late at night in Minneapolis during a college trip or family visit.

 

I keep those memories with me and they last me for another year ;)

 

Xoxox  Happy Friday!