In black and white.
I had a very nice Thanksgiving day. I went to my son's home for dinner and everything was delicious.
I have no new photos to share so here is a sunset from 2003.
I received news that one of my aunts passed away earlier this month. This morning, I read that a high school classmate passed away on Friday. Saturday would have been my mom's 101st birthday. I miss her every day.
Although it's freaking cold in the morning here, I made it to the car wash yesterday.
Winter has found us; this mornings temp... 29!
This was a leaf next to a stain left by a wet leaf. As soon as I snapped this, the real leaf blew away.
The weather has been nearly perfect. The hibiscus continues to bloom and the trees continue to put on a show. However, we're expecting a lot of rain on Friday and I fear the trees will lose most of their leaves. I could be wrong; it's happened once or twice. 🤣
Remember when Saturday was homemade pizza day? My new apartment has less counter space and making pizza requires a lot. Any baking, in general, is not easily accomplished in tight quarters. Anyway, I made pizza yesterday. It was tasty but I doubt it will be a weekly endeavor.
Here we are, on the downhill side of 2022.
No trick-or-treaters last night. I was prepared with treats but no little goblins showed up. Oh well.
Some color on my street.
Autumn is gentle. Like Spring, Autumn is a time of change. Spring brings the new leaves to the trees and Autumn sheds them, in riotous color. Winter and summer are about surviving. Take in the red, yellow, and orange and remember them when winter turns everything gray and bleak.
I voted this morning. The polling place was in an old gymnasium next to a golf course. I could have taken fifty photos inside that building; lots of peeling paint and other yummy stuff. I did get a few pics outside after casting my ballot.
I hung outdoor lights on my patio. The job required thinking outside the box as I'm limited as to what I can do in a rented space, vis-a-vis nails, screws, etc. But they're up and staying in place, thus far.
Received my first wine delivery at my new address. A signature is required for alcohol and for the first time, the fedex guy also asked for my date of birth. I watched as he spun the dial to find the year. Lol.
Now that all of the boxes have been unpacked, it's time to personalize my new space.
Hopefully, I have stood in my very last DMV line. I detest the DMV, but I wouldn't want to work there.
All boxes have been unpacked. I still search for what I need especially in the kitchen.
Anyway, I had a chance (and the inclination) to take a few pics.
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Well, I stumbled upon some autumn. I think I have one box left and most of its contents have found a home. I have my new driver's license but license plate and title are scheduled for Tuesday.
Hopefully, Ian passes through without much damage.
I moved in on Wednesday and I have so very much to unpack. Beau watches and approves.
Summer is finally hitting the road, hallelujah!
Beau, in his carrier, for a vet appointment.
A wish for Good Luck, seen along the roadside while sitting in traffic.
And, the final sunrise of Summer.
I'm going to miss these blossoms. I don't think there will be enough sunlight on my new patio.
The move is progressing nicely. The unboxing... well, I'm making a dent in the process.
Had an appointment with a cardiologist today. No one has a clue what caused the chest pains. So, let's order more tests! A cardiac MRI for example. I'm skeptical.
The temperatures are cooling off a bit. I'm still filling boxes at apartment #1 and emptying boxes at apartment #2. So tired.
Yesterday morning was perfect for coffee on the balcony, watching the hummingbirds and admiring the hibiscus,
Today's pizza, recipe from Half Baked Harvest: Caramelized Shallot and Bacon Goat Cheese. Fig preserves too! OMG delicious!
And now, a nap. ;)
For the next month, I will have two residences. I'm already confused.
Meanwhile, this hibiscus bush is going crazy with blossoms.
Life goes on. No more pain, thankfully. I signed the lease for my new apartment so the next several weeks will be a busy time, gradually moving everything out/in. I woke up at 2am making a mental list of what I need to take with me today. I'm not moving heavy stuff, that will be done by my son and grandson.
A few pictures from the end of August. (I was disappointed that my niece didn't take a photo of the ambulance as they took me away. lol)
Regal Beau
I woke Monday morning to sharp chest pains and they didn't go away. It was an intermittent pain but sharp and strong. What to do? I finally woke my niece and she called 911. The paramedics did the usual tests, it didn't appear to be my heart. So I had my very first (and hopefully last) ride in an ambulance. At the hospital, more tests including chest x-rays. Bottom line, it wasn't my heart or lungs. When I left the hospital 5 hours later, I was still having pains every few minutes. The doctor has referred me to a cardiologist for further testing just in case. The pain ceased around 8pm last night.
Back to regular programming.
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