THIS EVENING AS I WALKED OUTSIDE IN THE DARK ON THE PORCH, I could hear the dried tree leaves falling to the ground. That crispy, crunchy sound of cold weather approaching is invading any remaining AUTUMN weather we covet in the month of NOVEMBER. SO many of the brightly colored leaves have disappeared from the trees covering the grounds. I'm never ready for it. Instead of protesting, I had best surrender and welcome the changing of the seasons. The time change has made it known that the dark comes earlier and there's nothing I can do about it, but welcome the change. So welcome.
Our front lawn is now covered with a blanket of crunchy brown leaves that fell from the Sweet Gum Trees. We need to find a youth to rake and bag the specimens. The three front yard trees are a lovely mature size which drops the hardest round seed pods that hurt when you step on them. I said, I'd like to have these replaced with Maple Trees instead. Hubby didn't support this idea as these Sweet Gum Trees provide shade in the Summer.
I have some tubs of Iris bulbs that need hauled to the shed. Not sure I will get them planted this Autumn as the priority right now is getting the house sold and unpacking at the COTTAGE.
This small community seemed like she was asleep. So quiet outside that I wish I could have sat on the porch for awhile. One evening soon I will. No longer than I was outside, the indoors was calling me back inside to work.
TONIGHT I managed to dig out from under plastic storage boxes an old square table that we carried to the porch. I placed a basket full of faux AUTUMN flowers on it. That's one table out of the Dining room. There's about six Kitchen boxes and an oversized suitcase still in the middle of the Living room floor. The Kitchen is still so crammed full of things that I will have to make some space in there over the next few days to accommodate the rest of this.
During RESEARCH TIME, I watched a video of a man who showed how to fix wraps from spinach leaves. He made it look so easy I've got to try this. He blended spinach leaves with two eggs until creamy then poured the mixture onto a baking sheet. Bake at 350degree for 15 to 20 minutes. Then slice pieces of the spinach wrap to use for wraps.
Nothing else in the wrap. No additional chemicals or ingredients. I wonder if it works? If we get pickier on what we eat than this might be a winner.
The wrap could easily be filled with arugula, more spinach or lettuce then add cheese, chicken or turkey. Maybe no meat at all just veggies like diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, shredded carrot, olives, avocado, humus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper then wrap and add a topping like sour cream or salsa.
I thought it was a gentle reminder of what young girls think about as 11 or 12 year olds wondering when they will become a woman due to starting their periods. The not knowing of the exact moment keeps one guessing. I know I wondered when I was that age. The innocence of when I was a pre-teen came to mind and I do remember the exercise we did to increase the bust. We must, we must, we must increase the bust.
THINKING ABOUT THE DAY. Did I get everything done that I wanted? Almost, but not quite. I will take the rest of the evening off and be THANKFUL that I got done what I did.
PAPERWORK. Early morning hours were available for writing out greeting cards and researching.
DROVE TO MANHATTAN for medical appointment.
LABS.
BRUNCH AT CHEF. I had an English Muffin with homemade jam and a poached egg. Grapefruit juice to drink.
US POST OFFICE MAIL DROP.
GOODWILL DONATION DROP.
VACUUMED THE PT CRUISER OUT.
MENARDS for paper towels, Mr. Clean cleaner and bottled water.
DRIVE TO THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE MAIN HOUSE IS
EXTRA COTTAGE KEYS MADE AT HARDWARE STORE.
SPOT CLEAN THE MAIN HOUSE.
LATE LUNCH/EARLY SUPPER at the Grill. Chicken Wrap and Sweet Potato Fries. Lemonade.
DROVE TO THE COTTAGE.
FUELED THE CAR.
MAIL PICK UP.
HOME TO REST.
NEED TO DO A LOAD OF LAUNDRY.
CARRY TUBS FULL OF IRISES TO BACK YARD
REST. Took a welcomed nap.
EMPTY A COUPLE OF MOVING BOXES.
LOCATED SQUARE TABLE TO PORCH.
SIPPING CHOCOLATE TEA and blogging.
TOMORROW WILL BE ANOTHER FULL DAY.
Will go by the Main House and check on her.
Off to MJs Coffee Shop for Almond Milk Steamer.
Medical Appointment.
Look for Grandson's Birthday gift.
Need more salads from Aldi's.
Short outing. Probably go HOME to the COTTAGE.
REST.
Do another round of emptying boxes.
Keep my chin up. This MOVE is really a work out. I have to take time to think about what to do next. I think it had better be working on the Kitchen and getting the church pew out of the Utility room. Sounds so easy.
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