The Story of My Life

Here are some reasons why..... . Cooler temperatures begin to relax us as Beautiful sunsets explode the glories of God with brilliant hues Crisp Air revitalizes our spirit as Pumpkins appear and Playing pretend is the thing to do Team spirit abounds and yet The holiday spirit manages to peek its excitement through the days October, my favorite month Bring us your pleasures and bring on the chill So our Souls and Soulmates can warm us As we prepare for the winter -CJK "October's poplars are flaming torches lighting the way to winter."- Nova Bair   "There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." - Nathaniel Hawthorne I have been younger  in October than in all the months of spring. And this year. I celebrate my 1st wedding anniversary. (10.10.10) (my soulmate who warms me) ...

Nothing says fall like October. Apple Cider. Cinnamon Candles. Thanks to my friend Leigh for the wonderfully fresh delicious apple cider. It is the best! And my neighbor Thelma for the wonderful fall candle. They both made for a relaxing fall evening. Crow Mountain was a family favorite of my grandparents each fall and this brought back some fond memories. Check out Leigh's blog for more details on the Fall Harvest and other Alabama treasures. Happy Fall, Y'all.

The leaves were in full color. The high was 57. The low 36!!!! It was cold, beautiful, relaxing, and exciting all at once. What a great thing to get to do some of your favorite things with your favorite person for your birthday. Oh, I am sorry, No, not John BonJovi ..... my REAL LIFE favorite. I returned to my Yankee boy's hometown of Chicago to celebrate my 40 th birthday. Just the 2 of us and it was Wonderful. First off, 2 thing I missed greatly about my Florida home. My long forgotten addiction to DUNKIN DONUTS French Vanilla coffee and chocolate donuts. I grabbed these favorites first chance I got at the train station. This started the weekend of EATING off just right. And the warm coffee felt great in the crisp Chicago air. I took some great shots. Saw some interesting, cultural sights. Saw $700 shoes. Ate. And Ate. And then ate again. We stayed at a wonderful hotel and did a lot in 2 days. Funny, you can do that with NO KIDS. I will share more as I get a chance....