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| Favorite tree in full color |
Yesterday when John dropped me off at Cornwall Park and I took my usual route home, I saw that my favorite maple tree has finally turned color. When I walked past it on October 20 and took a picture, the leaves were lighter but not one had gained any color. Not so yesterday: I was thrilled that I was able to capture the tree now, before we get an expected windstorm with lots of rain. A typical scenario that leads to the loss of many of these beautiful colorful leaves.
Today I also drove the few blocks to my usual hairstylist. It had been almost two months since my last cut, and I was more than a little desperate for relief. I also asked her to cut it a little shorter in the back, since it seems like no time at all before it's hanging off my collars. It's just right, but it sure seems like my hair grows faster in the cooler weather. But maybe it's just that I don't notice it as much. Frankly, I can no longer see what it looks like from the mirror; all I can see it the vague outline of the new cut. Very disappointing to be losing my sight like this, but what can be done about it? I can still see well enough to walk to the bus, write these posts, and basically do my volunteer activities at the Senior Center. For now, I am quite happy with my life and physical condition.
Tomorrow I have my weekly yoga class at the Senior Center. I look forward to it every week and am glad the class is in the morning. I could go to the Monday session, too, but it doesn't even start until 2:00 pm and considering the bus ride, I would be coming home in the dark, now that we are back on Pacific Standard Time.
So, here I am settling into my favorite easy chair and feeling the lack of a beer. Forgot to check whether that little treat would be available; I'll be just fine without it, but instead I'll find something to enjoy, like lemonade. Life is good right now.
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Sure is a lovely tree, I wish I could take pictures like you DJan. I too am fond of a good haircut. 😊👍
ReplyDeleteIf I don't have glasses on , I can't see my new hair cut either. Life is good if you can get around as you do.
ReplyDeleteDJan, I too get my haircut every 6-8 weeks... and although my hair is now white and not as thick, it still loses it's shape in that time. We are also finally enjoying some cooler weather here. And you may already be aware of this (and I will post more in my next blog), but Microsoft has voice to text where you can simply talk and your laptop will text it... and it works on blogger as I just tried it here.
ReplyDeleteNobody I know likes beer very much, so your treat seems unusual to me. But you definitely need to stock up.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty tree! Yes voice to text should help you. I do like lemonade much better than beer! I never had the taste for beer but I doo enjoy a margaritta every Sunday in the Summer!
ReplyDeleteMy maple trees have gone ORANGE right outside my window, and now Fall is falling, as I see yours is too. We'll enjoy the color while we can. Soon it will be gone.
ReplyDeleteI like some beers but haven't been drinking it lately because of my unsteady balance.
Pretty tree! I like a beer when it's hot in the summer. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteFor me, it might be a glass of blueberry wine instead of beer. Have a great week, Jan.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tree!
ReplyDeleteGlad life is treating you well, my friend. :)
Maple trees are the best at this time of the year. They are not a common tree here so we don't tend to get the same range of colours as you do but it's still a joy to go for a walk and admire the autumn colours. Glad you are able to still see and enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteI wish you'd shown a photo of you with your new haircut. I really cut my hair short this last time. Unfortunately I cut the top a bit too short and it looks like I have a rooster tail on top my head .
ReplyDeleteYou do have the most beautiful scenery in fall, spring and what the heck summer and winter too.