There's just no excuse for it. I've started a new entry a couple of times since the last one, and today is THE day that I'll try, try again and actually POST something. It's been a wild fall. Here's what's up (and if I get to it, I'll add some pics later):
1. We attended a wedding on Halloween in Portland, Maine. We met Mike, Laurelyn, Graham, and Dean there and we all went to the wedding IN COSTUME! It was great fun to see some old friends from New Hampshire and of course, any time we can spend ANY time with our grandsons is a BONUS! They greeted us with a pile of books----G'ma IS the reading machine!
2. I have a new job! It's a half-time salaried position where I'm conducting training for teachers throughout the Northeast (so far). It requires being on the road about 2 weeks out of each month except for July and the last two weeks of December when we're basically shut down. I continue to do a little bit of my own private consulting and the two jobs have combined to make for a 3-1/2 week trip that starts tomorrow! Luckily, Thanksgiving break falls in the middle of this trip; Al will meet me and we will celebrate Thanksgiving with our good, good friends.
3. Had the flu. Ugh. The doc is pretty sure that it was H1N1; I'd had the seasonal flu vaccine in September. Anyway, it was THE PITS. I can't remember being in bed for so long (except for when I had that nasty herniated disc). The worst part was the incessant coughing which is now under control and nearly gone. Turns out I was using my inhalers correctly -- who knew that the directions on the flyer in the box are WRONG??
4. Feeling more and more like home all the time. Maybe it has to do with my traveling, or with the days getting shorter, or because we've had an INCREDIBLE fall of GORGEOUS weather, but I've fallen in love with our house. It could also have something to do with the 15 or so spruce trees we had taken down around the house. We have SO much more sunlight streaming into the house now, and we can even enjoy the late afternoon sun now. It's made a huge difference.
5. I've learned to say no...well at least some of the time. I've delicately pulled back from a very big church commitment which was hard to live out what with my boosted travel schedule. It's actually be quite a relief.
That's all for now, I think. Perhaps I'll get inspired while on this upcoming business trip. In the meantime, stay healthy and enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with those you love.
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