Falling Leaves

It was a lovely day to be outside at an event.  I didn't take as many pictures as I probably could have or would have had I not been still struggling with a bit of a cold.  My voice remained in tact though and I was told I could be heard while performing with i Sebastiani.  I felt better about this performance than I did the last one.  There was one spot where it was a little awkward and I think that was my fault, but all in all I think it worked well. 

Awards were given to many today but three people that I know fairly well got some well deserved awards.  It feels like I spent a great deal of time watching people receive awards but there was also the performance and just hanging out with friends.  I decided to keep a fairly low profile so as to not get people sick.  At the end of the day hugs were still given even though I tried to warn folks away.  That is the most precious thing, to give and receive, and is my happy for today.

Another fabulous thing that deserves being mentioned is how many of us pulled together to help get stuff packed up after it was dark and things were ending.  Cooperation is a beautiful thing to see.  In hindsight, had I felt better, we could have helped more people pack up once we were done.

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Just a Happy

This morning I called in sick.  Yesterday I felt miserable and this morning my voice was scratchy and I was still feeling rather drained.  So I took naps, drank lots of water and did little things around the house.  One of those things was to catch up on doing my regional treasurer responsibilities.  There is more organizing that I need to do but the new Google email is beyond my foggy brain today so it will wait.  Getting caught up with this is my happy for today.  More sleep is a close second.  😏

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Cold

Whether I am fighting a cold or allergies is no longer a question.  I feel miserable, it doesn't matter the cause.  I came home from work and went to sleep.  Unless I wake up tomorrow completely refreshed and rejuvenated, it will be a sick day.  It seems too soon in the year to be calling out sick, but I need to be healthy and rest is an important part of that.  At least that is what I hear. 

Today at school in science class we got to go outside and the students figuratively adopted a tree.  They chose one to examine and then write evidence that it was alive.  The school has a little outdoor classroom next to a pond.  It is a beautiful spot and is my happy for today.  They have benches and narrow tables looking out at the pond.  There is a tree there, some kind of pine I think (don't remember), that had a beech tree sapling growing out of it about 15 feet up in the pine branches.  Maybe I will get back there to get a picture of it another time.  I called it a Minecraft tree because in computer games it is possible to plant trees on top of other trees.  This isn't something that happens often in nature, but I guess it does happen. 

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Snippets and a Happy

Today my father would have been 85 years old, his twin is still around but last I heard not doing very well.  There are two remaining sisters and my dad's twin out of 10 siblings.  The oldest surviving is 105 years old. 



Four years ago today C and I began the hike up Mt Washington.  We spent the night at the Lakes of the Clouds hut and saw the Northern Lights.  It was spectacular.

It is quite possible that I am coming down with a cold.  Really hoping it is allergies.  I am performing on Saturday.

Being a paraeducator can be an extremely rewarded job.  Some days that reminder is necessary, especially in the beginning of the school year just getting to know the students.

I survived a meeting with my new supervisor type person at work today.

An old friend (well, ex-boyfriend from the early 1980's) friended me on Facebook today.  This is really only notable because for no obvious reason this week I have been thinking about him and wondering if he was still around.

When I got home from work a friend was here visiting.  She came so I could sign a check for her that requires two signatures.  She was able to visit for a bit and that is my happy for today.

This picture was towards the beginning of our climb back in 2014.

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Nine Eleven

Today's 7th grade students were not yet born when four planes went down in one day leaving the United States in shock.  At school today there was some history taught and a moment of silence for those who lost their lives that day.   Some of the students seemed to understand better than others, just like every other event in history. 

It was also voting day for us, primaries for governor, Senate, House and a few other things.  I was able to make it to the polls in the afternoon before rehearsal.  It concerns me how little information seems to be available for voters about the candidates.  Years ago I found a chart with issues and whether the candidate support or not those issues online.   I'd like to see things like that more around elections.

Rehearsal went well.   Some kinks were hopefully worked out and Saturday the performance will go well.  I'll try not to get too anxious about performing.  I don't feel that I did at Pennsic,  but for some reason, maybe because it is closer to home,  I am feeling it a little more this time.   Rehearsal is today's happy and the time leading up to it.   Gideon tried to read the outline to me over the phone to help.  Phones being what they are, wireless, the reception wasn't the greatest and K ended up doing much of the reading.  The effort was much appreciated. 

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Short Babble.

The adults in the family have been watching Babylon 5 lately and we just finished the first season.  I watched these when they were first aired sometime back in the 1990's.  The writers stuck things in there that touched on either historical things or the way that politics were when it was written.  So there are things that brought back to my mind the end of the Cold War and some other minor things that were in the news back then.  I am aware that this isn't a new thing, but it is weird to remember bits of history based off a show that is based in 2258.    😜


This morning I got a quick look outside and caught a picture of the red sky as the sun was rising.  This afternoon and evening have seen a lovely, mostly gentle rain, falling and cooler air.   This change in the weather is my happy for today.  Tomorrow I may quickly tire of the rain.  Tonight I think the sound may lull me to sleep.  🛌☔

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Thinking about the day and feeling like I got nothing done.  I did.  Dishes are done, laundry mostly done, and I worked on but didn't finished a bunch of exchequer stuff.  My body is not as sore as I expected it to be after yesterday's hike.   Even the plantar fasciitis isn't as bad as I expected.  We made it out to an open house/Anniversary party for a few minutes tonight.  That was nice.  Even though we were only there a little while it is my happy for today. 

For whatever unknown reason, today my mood was not as happy as I was hoping it would be.  I will work on that for tomorrow morning.  Being in a good mood for the kids is a thing I need to be.

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