BITS FROM MY WEEK

"Learning to ignore things is
one of the greatest paths
to inner peace."

~ Robert J. Sawyer

I have been trying to get outside as
much a possible and enjoy the
cooler temperatures. Well, cooler
for here anyway as I know many
of you are in sweater heaven and
a lot cooler temps.  I am still waiting
on that magical day when I can
build a fire,and I have already
begun my yearly wishing that this
will be the year of snow, hope
springs eternal!  Being outside,
whether at the beach, the woods
or just a dirt road always brings
me a sense of peace no matter what
is going on in the world, does it
have that effect on you?

The rain came again and with it
more flooding so when  I was
house bound I baked several batches
of cookies, [I won't confess to just
how many I ate] and I cooked up
a few pots of applesauce making my
kitchen smell so good. There is some-
thing about autumn that draws me
to the kitchen.

After the clouds and rain moved on
it was amazing to see the sun as it
showed it's face for a few minutes,
the sky was stunning.

I spent today in the bean patch picking
beans and then arriving home to begin
the process of putting them up for the
winter months. I do like working with
beans,  they aren't messy like tomatoes
or corn and I can make quick progress
with them. I roasted a huge pan tonight
for dinner, just rubbing them with olive
oil, sprinkling salt, pepper, garlic and
onion powder and roasting at 425 F for
30 minutes.

In the evenings I have been working on
a pattern design, just a simple fingerless
glove, and doing a little hat knitting, but
since it's a Christmas gift I can't show you
yet.

Remember that this is the weekend we turn
the clocks back.
Have a great time.

Much love,
Tracey
XO