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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Ach-oo!

Here we go! Well, I knew those warm, outdoorsy kinds of days were soon to be a thing of the past, and so it is. The startling drop in temperature coupled with the first rain of the season is Mother Nature's way of telling me to trade the sleeveless dresses and comfy shorts for long pants and woolly sweaters. Done!
Arriving along with the expected rain and b-r-r-r factor is the onset of my first cold of the season. It seems to go with the chilly, soggy territory. With my tissue box nearby, I am all cozied up in my flannels and about to slurp piping hot black bean soup into my mouth. After that will come a major decision: whether to read my book or watch a DVD. Or maybe just nap. I do love nodding off with the pitter-patter of rain gently ringing in my ears.


The drenched picnic table, no longer the center of joy and celebration, pines forlornly on the deck, remembering summer's margaritas, chips, guacamole, and the sounds of laughter.  Those happy days will return eventually, but in the meanwhile quiet is the name of the game.

Winnie and Cleo
The lady pugs, lovers of sunshine and deck merriment, have abandoned this now saturated summer scene for the comfort of their snug wicker basket, reluctantly going outdoors and getting their dainty paws wet only when their bladders are about to pop.

So I welcome the raindrops, the grey skies, and the chill in the air. My sneezing and sniffling? Well, that I really could do without. Now, for that black bean soup...

8 comments:

  1. I hope you feel better soon. Cuddle up with Cleo & Winnie and stay warm : )

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  2. Oh yes, was it now cathartic?! I found myself feeling a bit anxiety ridden because I should do this or that. But in the end, I went with it. All the way, "Honey, I'm going to take a nap." And I curled up twice this weekend and snoozed like a cat. (Meow)

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  3. How odd. There you are, on the other side of the country, and your words perfectly describe what has been going on outside my house the past few days. And the sneezing inside.

    May I have some black bean soup, please?

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  4. yes time to make a nice batch of soup and put a log in the fire, thanks for connecting with me....its a time to enjoy the internet also :)

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  5. Get well soon, Jan! Fall is really no time of year to get sick. You should at least wait until winter. ;o)

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  6. we have the reversed of weather, I took my summer tops for a wash so I can wear them to school.

    Keep warm, have some lemon and honey.

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