Monthly Archives: October 2013

Hiking with Friends

Posted on October 22, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

 Last Monday was the type of autumn day that lures people to New England.  The sun was bright; the trees were a riot of yellow, red and orange.  I met a group of friends to walk and talk. On the … Continue reading →

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Happy to be . . .

Posted on October 7, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

I am happy to be alive.  On a crisp autumn day, I revel in the falling leaves, giggle at the frantic squirrels; stop to watch a cardinal flit through some bushes; hold my breath when the deer bounds in front … Continue reading →

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Welcome Fall!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by theonceandfutureemptynest

Saturday my husband bought a leaf-blower.  Last year we bought two rakes and tackled the lawn the old fashioned way.  This year he is going for speed and power.  Like all our new yard appliances—the lawn mower, the trimmer, the … Continue reading →

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