Puppy's sad

Where is he? I've looked everywhere.......

Space is always there

This week I am in totally my own space. Selfish M come on down. This is your time to go a little more self absorbed than usual. In my world that means a cleaning frenzy and then sitting back to enjoy the view of no clutter, no compost pails and water jugs and .....this is key.....my own frig  and counter space. First on my list is organizing the winter closet.......get ready. Get set....GO! Oh dear...is that the sun? 29 today? Ahhhhh,where did I put my bathing suit?

Thoughts after the Man pack

Seriously :
Navy blue and brown are not "matching".
It might look OK on the hanger but if you haven't worn it for 6 years ,try it on.
The remove and toss method of clothing storage does not leave clothing wrinkle free.
Even clothes that have been washed and ironed, once tossed need re ironing.
The above causes premature violent actions from the Ironer.
Toss and scrunch system of packing can require a need to reiron....refer to above.
Watching the above process can cause frown lines, clenching and hyperventilation
Completing the pack creates a huge urge for bourbon whipped cream, cake and peaches.

Fire!

It is becoming a seasonal occurrence here...hot summer, little rain, resort area of the west all combined with camping, gas storage for Quads, boats and BarBQ's leading sadly to my today's topic....Forest fires. Yesterday afternoon, we saw the first black  plumes of smoke over our beloved Peachland. The Valley Ventillation (wind) had started up about an hour before, relieving the heat of the afternoon but unknown to us pushing the fire towards the village. This morning over 2000 people are evacuated. Three homes, out buildings are destroyed and several of our heritage wineries beautiful grape vines lost to the fire. I worry about the safety of those people fighting the fire to protect people, homes and animals living in the  many small farms and ranches in this area. It is no longer a remote possibility here. Fire has threatened us four times in 6 years to the extent evacuation  preparation in our home was done. Woken at first light by the Water Bombers flying over the lake, picking up water, I flicked on the TV (clicker was still in my hand) to hear the progress report. Today was forecasted to be 29 C but when I checked the sky out side, a light rain was falling and the revised forecast was 18C....this will help....the safety of our fire Fighters and the dryness of the forest. Still on Alert, watching the sky, listening to Castenet.........

Happy Birthday Muffin

Beginnings and endings...which is it?

Sitting in the sunshine this morning, watching the lake sparkle, the smell and sign of fall is all around me. I can get quite melancholy this time of year. It is a mixture of nostalgia and morning I think that causes it. I love the colors and smells of summer and fall so much. these are  the seasons that mark the most joyfull celebrations of my life. Births, marriage, graduations the most momentous family occasions have happened in these months. Smiles at memories, tears for the same reason fill me as I sit in the sun. Note to the Universe ....best not to toy with me at this time of year......I'm fragile.