Pumpkin Patch

We went to the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday. It was a beautiful day, lots of people looking for that special Jack-O-Lantern. Kids had the most fun, especially getting a ride around the farm.

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Did you get your pumpkin yet?

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Halloween is only one week away. Any special plans?

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I was busy this past weekend getting all my houseplants transplaned and back into the house. Now it feels a bit crowded. It's always nice when Spring comes and most of them go outside.

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Have a good week!...Take care!

Still blooming

We are having a gorgeous Fall and I am enjoying it. Still wearing summer clothes and it is the middle of October. I don't mind if it would stay like this for a little (long) while longer. My favorite season is Summer.

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Reading Elizabeth Berg's new book "Once Upon a Time, There Was You" right now and I can't put it down. I have read all of her books. She is a great author.

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Check out my friend Elettra's blog" Ad Maiora. Her photography is amazing.

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See you soon!...Take care!

Last of the Harvest

It's the last vegetable harvest this season from my container garden. It was a bit chilly last night, so the only thing left outside are my herbs.

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It looks like the Hummingbirds are getting ready to fly south.... I hate to see summer go....

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The little songs of summer are all gone today.
The little insect instruments are all packed away:
The bumblebee's snare drum, the grasshopper's guitar,
The katydid's banjo, the cricket's violin,
The dragonfly's cello have ceased their merry din.
Oh, where is the orchestra?  From harpist down to drummer
They've all disappeared with the passing of the summer.

~ by Rowena Bennett

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Check out my friend Andrea's fantastic give-away on her blog here.

Head on over there and leave her a comment.

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It's a gorgeous sunny day today and we are going for a bike ride.

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Have a good week!

Gracie

13 pounds of Rat Terrier

and she is fast

loves her red ball

can't throw it fast enough for her to catch it

lots of energy

needs plenty of exercise

lovable, loyal, and so sweet

rescued from the shelter

lucky dog

so many in this country do not get a second chance

she is my furry baby

Gracie

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Art from Finland

My friend Anna-Mari sent me these beautiful pieces of art. I love her photography, it is amazing. Besides that, she is pretty crafty at many other things, like knitting and sewing. She has two blogs and two Etsy stores. One where she sells her artwork and the other where she sells her Mom's and Grandma's beautiful knitting. I own a gorgeous scarf made by her grandmother and two pairs of warm socks.

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This lady loves my blog.

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Book I am reading right now: "Dragon Bones" by Lisa See.

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My friend Sabina is coming for a long visit the end of November. I am looking forward to it.

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Have a great week ahead!

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My Flowers

We are enjoying the last days of summer. All too soon the weather will change and we will be heading for winter. I am a summer person. I love sunshine and warm weather.

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Went to Chicago yesterday. We love that city. Had a great day there.

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Going to a festival tomorrow, celebrating India. Will take lots of pics.

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What are you doing this weekend?

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See you soon!

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Take care!

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Yummy

My friend Sabina prepared these yummies for us on my recent visit to North Carolina. We had a great time, after many years of not having seen each other. Just picked up our friendship and enjoyed each other's company. I guess that is what true friendship is all about, to be there for one another... I hope she and her daughter come for a visit before Christmas, so that we can go to Chicago to the Christkindl market.

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Love the clothes of Free People.

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Two more months and we will be going on our caribbean vacation.

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Enjoy your day off today if you are in the US. Our next Holiday is not until Thanksgiving.

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Have a good week!