Ah, Fall. I remember it very well. I grew up in a small community on Lake Michigan called St. Joseph. I honestly loved every season on Lake Michigan, but my very favorite was rustic Fall, with its billowing trees of yellow-orange leaves, the air tinged with smoke from burning piles of leaves on fall lawns and going on hay rides (even though I broke my glasses at one when I was a teenager) at Love Creek, which was a charming park of walking trails for as long as the eye could see. Oh, how I miss those days of Fall of my youth. Arizona is a charming state with its majestic mountains, but Fall just doesn't get here like it did in Michigan.
Sorry I haven't been blogging too much. I actually haven't been on the computer too much. Just haven't been in the mood. I've been pulling out old books in the ole' Kindle and reading to my heart's content. When I have been on the computer, it is just to check my e-mail or to look at the online bariatric support group. I joined one awhile ago after going through my period of "bariatric blues." Ever since the surgery, I just haven't been interested in food. Nothing tastes good, nothing even sounds good. I have so many rules, it's not funny. I'm supposed to eat this, I can't eat that, do this, do that.... on and on. I'm supposed to eat so much protein, it comes out the top of my head!! Figuratively, of course....anyway, I don't want to even think about it. So I read instead!
My mom loved to read. In fact, I am reading some of her favorite books. She loved Janet Evanovich and the adventures of "Stephanie Plum." I used to balk at that and didn't read them when she wanted me to. Now, I'm embarrassed to say that her books are dynomite!! I've loved every one and am looking forward to her latest, number 18, that is coming out in October. What a great fall read!! How I wish Mom were here so I could discuss with her some of the funniest escapades that Miss Plum would engage on....
Sorry I haven't been blogging too much. I actually haven't been on the computer too much. Just haven't been in the mood. I've been pulling out old books in the ole' Kindle and reading to my heart's content. When I have been on the computer, it is just to check my e-mail or to look at the online bariatric support group. I joined one awhile ago after going through my period of "bariatric blues." Ever since the surgery, I just haven't been interested in food. Nothing tastes good, nothing even sounds good. I have so many rules, it's not funny. I'm supposed to eat this, I can't eat that, do this, do that.... on and on. I'm supposed to eat so much protein, it comes out the top of my head!! Figuratively, of course....anyway, I don't want to even think about it. So I read instead!
| My mom, in front of Lake Michigan, in the fall |
| The beginning of Old Towne St. Joseph I hope you all have a great Fall season. May all your leaves turn a beautiful rustic shade of red, orange, brown and gold. Enjoy every leaf...especially for those in areas where Fall is not greatly known...like Southern AZ!!!! God Bless, |
Thanx, Gina, for my new fall siggy!! :)
