Hello to the last weekend of October 2025. Can you believe we are already at the door of November? It is wild! I'm happier about November than I was about October.
The first couple of weeks of the 10th month, I was not feeling well. News, Allergies and digestive issues put me in a slump of blahs. I kept going as tasks piled up, stuff went undone, missed opportunities blurred like a bird in the corner of my eye flying by the window. That was only a week ago, but it feels like a year ago.
Age is not the issue. Young people can have slumps of blahs as well.
For all ages, I believe, that eating right and exercise are the keys to the city of better health.
I do calisthenics along with a few other exercises, (when I remember to do them). This morning, I discovered the reason I have lower back strain so often is that I hold too long/tighten muscles before the release. Duh on me.
In winter, being smart, lotion is my friend. Dry elbows bug me. They have to be smooth and well cared for. If I was on a blind date and saw a crackly old ashy elbow, then I would have to make an excuse to leave. It wouldn't really be a lie because gagging would be an issue.
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Last week I put out a small amount of bird seed. My deck is a bird's food source. As soon as the temperatures drop, the birds are there looking around. I wait until a hard frost or few just in case there are bears roaming around.
Have a Smooth Weekend!
I love that you put bird seed out on your deck. I wanted to do that as well, but I think those squirrels will end up invading my yard haha. I love that leaf photo, it's magical!
ReplyDeleteSheri,
DeleteThe squirrels have been deliriously happy since I put out seed. I think the sunshine keeps my deck warmer to make it a hot spot. 😂
The light on the lower corners if the photo is glare from the sunlight.
May
We will have the crows returning for winter handouts soon. They know when food is available here and return every year. Smart critters.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteSmart critters for sure. Crows are neat to watch.
May
I think November ties with February for my least favorite month. It's usually dismal out, I'm not used to the cold yet and it feels stressful, prepping for the art sale and the holidays. I need to start feeding my birds again.
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteFebruary, I agree is dismal. November has a beauty reveal of the moody vibe that makes being indoors more enjoyable.
May
Shopping for a new houseplant is something I did recently because for some mysterious reason pretty much all the ones I had went belly up all at once. I bought several new ones and am mystified to note that they are dying too. All I can think of it that the city is doing something different with the water treatment and whatever they're doing is affecting the plants. I think if these die I won't bother replacing them because they're simply too expensive.
ReplyDeleteAt least I can take joy out of the birds coming to the suet block.
Maryanne,
DeleteThat is scary to have plants die from tap water. I’d switch to spring water. I’d call the city to report the problem and ask around.
May