FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 30th

It’s the final day of September.  I look with excitement to October and thirty-one days of Halloween.  I plan to blog about something associated with the month each day and write a piece about that item each day.  My husband, who gives me challenges, already has his items for each day listed.  No idea what is what till that day. So it’ll be a real challenge I guess I’d say.  

I ended the month with a FALL and a SEPTEMBER acrostic.  My husband laughs at the last line of the September one; it’s so true that we’ve never realized it.  October we all are eating apple and pumpkin spice flavored foods as well as Halloween candy.  In November we still are devouring pumpkin flavored foods as well as cranberry.  There are cranberry muffins, breads and pumpkin pie and pumpkin squares.  Come December we head into snacking on Christmas cookies and drinking egg nog. Yes we do indulge I’ve found the last three months of the year.  

I have enjoyed the acrostic month. It was different for me.  Every writer needs a challenge from time to time I guess.  I did tell my husband NO acrostic pieces for October.  

September was not only challenging month to write (as my pieces are timed) but in my life.  My husband began his knee therapy also.  He is not doing stores as much as before.  Sure he’ll get back to it.  My AMVETS post reopened to a percentage of occupancy after being closed since June (second closing).  I do their ads on the Facebook page so I was busy working on them.  Many of our activities are returning slowly and we wanted to get word out a few times before they occurred.  Will things be normal again? Perhaps in a different way.  

Today I reflected on why it was crazy on the roads yesterday; as well at gas place and heading into a store.  Full moon is coming. 

I hope you enjoy Hump Day. 

Until next time....happy last day of September and as always Stay Safe.  

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September 30th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

I wondered this morning about the craziness on the roads yesterday....now I know why....thanks Google for the answer

A FULL MOON is coming tomorrow....it had to be why craziness at the gas place also yesterday....six of us outside in line heading  toward the pay window....none of us masked but social distancing....we got yelled at by a customer for not being masked

I kept my mouth shut....someone else told her a few choice words....I chuckled....love days leading up to a full moon 

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                      NEW ARRIVAL 

                ©  Scottie-ann Murphy 

Finally October will arrive tomorrow, hurray 

    And that means thirty-one days of 

            Halloween

           Let the wearing of the orange and 

                       black begin 

                Looking forward to molasses 

                           candy peanut butter kisses 

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             BIDDING FAREWELL 

           ©  Scottie-ann Murphy

 September we got to say farewell to 

     you today,  ‘FAREWELL’

Excited about the month of October and 

     all things associated with Halloween 

Pumpkins, gourds and mums that make 

     festive centerpieces for the table 

Taffy apples, pumpkin treats, spiced mulled 

        cider to consume 

       

Eating of candy corn, molasses candy 

       kisses and peanut butter cups 

Many will enjoy apple cider and pumpkin 

      spice flavored adult beverages 

Beer industry got on the fall flavor kick with 

      a hard apple cider brew 

Enthusiastic I look forward to drinks 

          and food for the Halloween season 

Realizing of course, October begins the 

      first of three months of over indulging 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 29th

 

Hello!  It’s Tuesday.  As a Facebook friend called it one day, Monday’s ugly sister.  Today is National Coffee Day and at the moment on cup number one.  I’m on the last days of FALL acrostic pieces.  Today I wrote about the last leaves falling.  I never liked seeing that.  It always meant winter was sneaking up behind autumn. I wrote the   

AUTUMN as I thought about living up in Pennsylvania and trees outside my window. I’d love looking at the colors but not how the yard looked as leaf by leaf fell.  I did love how after the leaves turned brown they’d crunch as you walked on them.  

Today I’m sharing another Halloween story involving my husband.  We happen to be talking about it a few days ago and I decided to share.  I have a really funny two part story as they were what occurred from one year to the next but related.  Stay reading for this in the coming days.  

One Halloween my husband dressed up like an old woman. He had on a gray wig, old grandmother (circa 1960’s) dress, house slippers, makeup and women’s glasses (non-prescription lenses).  I came home from work and practically fell over laughing when I saw him. 

 We always let trick-or-treaters into the front room near the door to pick out a soda from the ice chest.  We use to give out cans of sodas instead of candy.  The kids would drink the soda if thirsty.  It worked out well.  Well as it was a woman came inside with her two kids. At the same time my older step-daughter was there with her daughter. As she was leaving she told her daughter now tell grandpa goodbye and thank you.  Well the granddaughter runs over to my husband to hug him and she says goodbye grandpa.  The woman who just came inside with the two kids stood there with a shock expression.  She said to the granddaughter “grandpa? You mean grandma don’t you?” Well granddaughter says to the woman no this is grandpa; then pointed to me and said she’s grandma. That poor woman was more confused then ever.  She looked at my husband and began to laugh.  Here the woman and the two kids actually thought my husband was a woman. She told my husband it was one of the best old lady costumes she’d ever seen.  She asked who made him up and he said he did it all himself. 

It was great he had her fooled.  In fact he fooled a few others as well.  

One just never knows what will happen on Halloween. 

I hope everyone has a good day. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe. 

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     September 29th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

National Coffee Day coffee☕️....that means more than my two usual cups....I do enjoy wacky/weird holidays on occasion....especially if it involves something I enjoy

Shame I have no biscotti....could enjoy it with my coffee ☕️....it’s National Biscotti Day too

So I must venture out today....just looking at weather app....shows rain chances in the afternoon....that means I need to venture out early 

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                     FINALLY 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Finally it unexpectedly happened 

All the of trees now bare

 

Leafless until the spring 

Last few leaves fell today 

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             VIEW FROM THE WINDOW

                 © Scottie-ann Murphy

As I look out at the window on this sunny 

        October afternoon 

Unique colorful leaves are covering the 

      front yard

They descend quietly onto the ground from 

      the elm and oak trees

Until the last leaf falls, I’ll enjoy the vibrant 

       colors of the trees 

Many hues of brilliant red, yellow and      

        orange 

Needing to rake eventually, I’ll wait till 

       the trees all are bare 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 28th

 

Monday again.  In two days we’ll say ‘goodbye‘ to September and ‘hello’ to October.  Like September there are a few holidays to celebrate.  They will be listed in a later blog. Today I did two acrostic pieces; SEPTEMBER and FALL.  The SEPTEMBER piece centers on how October will be here and things I associate with doing in the month of October.  To me it’s thirty-one days of Halloween.  Enough said right now.  The FALL piece also focuses on October and the fact we need to begin to look for our Halloween costume now. 

Today’s wacky/weird holiday is National 

Drink Beer Day; cheers.  Guess I’ll need to celebrate the day. 

One think about October is trying to figure out a costume for Halloween.  I’ve always tried to dress up.  I recall my first year of trick-or-treating. I was four years old.  My Aunt Julia took me with others who drove us.  I lived with my grandparents at the time and we lived out in the country.  I remember the costume was a clown. I hate clowns perhaps that reason I do could be because it was my first Halloween costume. I do remember going up to the doors with other kids who had trick-or-treated before.  I had no idea what I was suppose to do but followed suit saying “trick-or-treat” and held out my bag for the treat.  One thing I did was pull off my mask and told everyone who I was.  Actually I did not enjoy doing trick-or-treating that year.  As years did go by,  I enjoyed doing so.  

The last time I actually did trick-or-treating I was a senior in high school.  I took my two half-sisters after school; that evening I went along with my friend who had to take her two sisters.  Now these days I don’t get anyone coming to my place even though I turn on my light.  The days of having fun doing this has been lost by the wayside.  

I do hope you all enjoy your Monday. 

Until tomorrow....happy NayDrink Beer Day and as always Stay Safe. 

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   September 28th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Yes it’s a Monday....another week begins....two days till a new month begins

I like October....I celebrate 31 days of Halloween as I celebrate the whole month of my birthday....it’s also my wedding anniversary month in October 

Today is a great wacky/weird holiday....it’s National Drink Beer Day....so I guess I’ll be celebrating....cheers 

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              SEPTEMBER ENDS 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

Seems the month of September has 

       hurried by so quickly

Each day the sun is setting earlier and 

     earlier

 Pumpkins with smiling faces will soon 

      be seen in windows

The month of October will begin in a few 

      days

Enjoyment of hayrides and haunted 

     houses, events of the Halloween holiday 

          season 

    

Many decorate the home with traditional 

       seasonal decor 

Bats, ghosts, witches, black cats, monsters and zombies 

       

Eeriness of dark fall nights add to the 

     Halloween month mystic 

 Remember trick-or-treat day approaches,      

     treats needed 

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              SEPTEMBER ENDS II

                © Scottie-ann Murphy

Funny that September has come to a quick 

    end

And October will be rushing in with its 

      Halloween frolic 

Little ones as well as old look forward to 

      Halloween 

 Look for that perfect costume begins 

     now 

 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 27th

 

Today is a Sunday.  My afternoon will be spent reading. 

I’ve mentioned prior I’d have some funny fall and Halloween stories. My husband’s priest story was the other day.  Here is a brief story about me.  I was a nun one year.  Halloween costumes were worn on a Friday that year at my work place. It was also pay day.  This was before I got direct deposit for my check. I wanted to cash my check so I drove to the local bank during lunch that cashed all of our company employee checks.  At the time I had a red sporty Dodge Daytona two door car.  I took two co-workers with me to the bank; dropped them off to go inside and I drove around to drive through.  Well the drive-up window teller thought I was a real nun.  My co-workers heard her talking to another teller that she thought the nun had a really nice car and how could a nun afford something so sporty.  Another co-worker that year was also dressed like a nun.  She always wore high heeled shoes. Yes she wore them with her Halloween costume.  I’m sure if she walked in anyplace in that outfit she’d get odd looks especially with wearing those shoes.  

Today’s acrostics are AUTUMN and FALL. They both focus in thoughts of the season as they should.  What can I say winter is going to happen whether we like it or not.  For those in the northern states cold, ice and snow.  I do not miss winter at all.  

Today I plan to head out which I did not do yesterday.  I got caught up in college football. Since nothing of any interest is on television today might as well head to the store. 

I hope everyone enjoys their day.  

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe. 

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   September 27th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Rain kept me awake last night....now it’s bright and sunny out....but rain chances between 3&7pm again today 

Sunday means nothing on TV of any interest....guess I’ll go out to get few things I need at the store....did not do it yesterday 

College football interesting yesterday....I watched games that were being shown....looking at the scores Gators won their game....Army lost theirs 

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                      SEASON PREP

             ©  Scottie-ann Murphy

As birds begin their migration, we know fall 

        arrived

Unfolding before us leaves begin to change 

    color 

This is the time of year for brilliant hues on 

         the trees

Umber leaves will eventually cover the 

    ground, needing to be raked 

Mother Nature’s way of preparing us for the 

    season ahead

 Nothing we can do to stop winter from 

     following fall 

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              THE INEVITABLE 

          © Scottie-ann Murphy 

 Following fall the winter season happens

And we must prepare to accept the 

   inevitable 

Leaves float quietly to the ground

Leaving the trees bare until the spring 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 26th

 

Today is Saturday and that means college football day.  Hopefully there will be a few good games being shown.  Of course the Big Ten won’t be playing for a few weeks but I’ll still find some game to watch.  

I ordered an item as a birthday gift for a friend and the same item for me. Now she only lives 45 miles away.  Well my item arrived on Tuesday while hers is still in transit.  I’m tracking it.  It appears it’s taking a scenic tour of the area.  I haven’t tracked it yet today but hope it arrives.  

My husband gave me a writing challenge.  I was to write an acrostic using the word LEAVES.  The twist was after the first line of five words each line after had to increase by one word; next line six, then seven.  It was not easy to do.  The piece focuses on what occurs during autumn.  The second acrostic, FALL also centers on what occurs during the season.  Our days are getting shorter now, farmers are doing last if the fall harvest as we all begin to prepare for winter.  Of course living in Florida it’s a tad different to prepare for winter.  That is when I turn off my air conditioning and open windows.  I also get my long sleeve shirts out in case they are needed.  

Hope everyone has a great Saturday. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.  Now to track that package. 

     

    September 26th....DAILY REFLECTIONS

Saturday again....nothing do I have planned....perhaps quick trip to the store 

College football today....right now doesn’t matter who is on TV....I’ll watch a game....Go Gators

I’m still tracking the gift I got for my friend for her birthday....I ordered same item at same time....mine arrived....hers is still in transit... we live 45 miles away....go figure 

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              SEASON HAPPENINGS 

               © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Light of day fades 

Each day earlier and earlier

As the season of winter approaches

Very soon our woolens we will wear

Everyone prepares for the cold, ice and 

     snow

Shivering when headed outdoors, counting 

     the days till spring 

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                     FALL (26)

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

Fall arrives with the promise of vibrant     

   colors on the trees

As the farmers harvest for perhaps the last 

      time 

Light of day fades into darkness earlier

Longer nights ahead as we prepare for 

    wintery days of gray 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 25th

 

Hello all! It’s finally Friday. For those who work it’s TGIF.  How I remember well that day. For us retirees it’s another day.  Those who work all week will be hitting the stores and perhaps pubs and bars. 

It’s Friday and the day we don our red to Remember Everyone Deployed; Support our Troops. 

Yesterday I enjoyed the unplugging of myself from news.  I plan to this this once a week.  Of course now today I see what I missed and it gets me in a not happy mood. 

In fact I read my ton or so it seemed of comments on stuff I shared on Facebook and looks like time to weed out my friends list. 

My acrostic pieces about fall come from different thoughts. The first being a walk in the woods on a clear October day.  The trees so colorful that the couple take photos. I’ve been there just walking in the woods in the fall looking at the beauty of the trees. There were times I was unaware of chipmunks, squirrels and birds around me. As for the piece on the falling leaves, it came to mind as I recall having to rake leaves.  That was one chore I hated to do as a child.  Seemed like the raking be done and ten more leaves fell in the meantime. A never ending battle I use to think; although the leaves made a nice carpet in the ground. Well the colorful leaves looked good till they turned brown. 

I hope everyone enjoys their Friday. 

Until next time....wear your RED today and as always Stay Safe. 

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     September 25th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Friday....that means the wearing of the RED....red shirt....REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED

Yesterday I did unplug from the news....only read funny posts on social media

I think I’ll do this once a week....it feels good....not reading or watching news one day a week....everyone should do it....no feeling of stress or being overwhelmed with what’s going on in the world 

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                   WOODS STROLL 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

After summer’s heat, we welcome cool 

      autumn days

Under clear blue October skies we walk 

      through the woods

Taking a casual stroll, enjoying the canopy 

      of the colorful trees 

Unaware of everything else around us  

     taking photos of the autumn colors

Many shades of fiery red, vibrant orange, 

     golden yellow and rich brown

 Now and again woodland creatures scurry 

   past us, as we enjoy an October afternoon

       

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                 FALL CHORES

            © Scottie-ann Murphy

  

From the oak and elms trees the leaves fall 

    upon the ground

And a lovely carpet of colors cover the once 

     green lawn

Lemony yellow, brilliant orange and fiery red   

   hues make a lovely carpet in the yard 

Like it or not they must be eventually raked,

   not a fun fall chore  

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 24th

 

As I think of it being fall I realize each month has one or two holidays I celebrate.  Halloween approaches in October; followed by Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving; then December it’s St.Nicholas Day, first day of winter, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.  This year can’t end soon enough. 

I mentioned I’d give personal stories about Halloween.  Here’s one about when I worked.  One of the supervisors were having a party at her house.  My husband and I attended.  I just threw on an orange sweatshirt and black leggings and Halloween socks.  My husband had on costume that made him look like a priest.  Well one of the attendees had a bit to drink; now mind you the guy wasn’t drunk but feeling pretty good. He asked my husband who he was.  My husband answered “I’m Father Murphy”.  Before he could get a chance to walk away after answering this guy, the guy, which I’ll just call Sam (but not  his real identity) pulls my husband along to sit in a chair next to him.  Sam then begins to tell my husband his confession. My husband tried constantly to interrupt Sam but Sam keep on talking.  It had to be a good twenty minutes when someone asked where my husband was.  I said I think he’s in with a group watching a college football game.  I find out he’s actually off in yet another room talking with Sam.  Finally my husband reappears.  He tells me Sam actually mistook him for a priest and began to give him a confession.  I asked my husband what did you say in return.  The reply from my husband was; “I told him as this was a party I couldn’t listen to confession as I’ve been drinking so he should say two Hail Marys and an Our Father anyhow; and go to confession ASAP in the next week.  I told him it’s not proper for a priest to hear confessions when the priest has been drinking.”  Evidently Sam did believe my husband about priests listen to confession while consuming drinks. If this is true it not, I’m Catholic and not sure. But it was a good excuse for my husband to tell this guy.  Of course for the rest of the evening he kept calling my husband Father.  Sam never caught on who my husband actually was.  About a month later my husband and I ran into Sam at the bar where everyone gathered Friday evenings. He asked my husband if they ever met as he looked familiar.  My husband told him no but you may have met my brother who was at the Halloween party, he is a priest. 

My husband has had some really funny costumes thrown together over the years.  This was just one of them. 

Today I’m unplugging from news.  Enough said. 

My acrostics FALL and AUTUMN focus around this time of year. 

I hope everyone has a good day. 

Until next time....as always Stay Safe. 

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   September 24th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

I’m thinking of going to unplug from the news today....tired of politics and 

COVID-19....accidents on the highway....plan to do this once a week

I think I’ll even skip over the same stuff on Facebook....not like or comment on some stuff today....just scroll on by some posts

Hopefully traffic will be better today....last few days it was terrible....maybe more people are venturing out again....who knows 

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                   WINTER HAPPENS 

                  © Scottie-ann Murphy

First the days become shorter 

And then the nights become longer

Little reminder that winter approaches

Like it or not it’s going to happen

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            UPCOMING HOLIDAYS 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

As October is on the horizon it’s time to 

      plan for the holidays 

Upcoming months will have at least one, 

     with Halloween being the first

Then we prepare for Veteran’s Day and 

        a Thanksgiving feast 

Unraveling the Christmas tree lights and 

       decorating the home begins 

Making cookies and shopping for gifts keep 

        us busy in December 

New Year’s Eve we will cheer as 2020 can’t 

       come fast enough 

       

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 23rd

 

Its Hump Day!  That means on Wednesday I usually lunch at my American Legion Post.  Today I’ll be lunching there, having my usually, a bacon cheeseburger with extra pickles on the side.  I’m predictable it seems. 

Well yesterday was the first day of fall and I’m beginning my fall traditions.  Yesterday I purchased my yearly bag of candy corn which I’ll open around the fifteenth of October and have my fifteen pieces. Hopefully I’ll be able to make my yearly candy corn snack mix for a give away at the club. 

I’m still figuring out my Halloween outfit.  Years ago I purchased an orange blazer and have worn it last few years.  I wore it with a black skirt and black shirt one year; black shirt and black shirt another year; last year with black Halloween shirt and orange shorts.  Not sure what I’ll do this year with the blazer if anything. Over the years I’ve found doing costumes from what you have in your closet easiest.  I’m not one to spend a fortune on something you wear one day.  I’ve visited websites that give ideas on using what you have for a costume or creating something inexpensive.  I do enjoy dressing up though.  

Yesterday I could not believe the traffic that was on the roads.  No idea where everyone was headed but I felt as if they are were going the same place as me. The Walgreens I shop at so packed.  We found a parking spot only to have the person next to us over the lines into two spots. Some people like their half of the road and more.  

I wrote my acrostic about missing the fall.  It sort of came to me as I looked out at the palm trees this morning.  A slight breeze has their fronds swaying.  Of course it was my choice to move south; I should remember that.  

It’s Wednesday so I hope everyone has a good day. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe. 

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  September 23rd....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

I’m wondering where all the traffic is coming from....it seemed so crowded on the road yesterday....are the Snowbirds returning 

At Walgreens I thought they were giving away something free yesterday....parking lot packed....one handicapped spot left....car next to us almost taking up 2 spots

No errands today....or so far that is....it’s Wednesday....lunch at the Legion day....Sammy Bacon Cheeseburger and extra pickles....yum

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                 ONLY AUTUMN

              © Scottie-ann Murphy 

As I look out my window I see palm fronds   

    sway in the breeze 

     

Use to be years ago I’d see oak and elms       

        with vivid colors 

Then it was my choice to move south where       

        it’s always green

Unhappy I see no colorful leaves in the fall 

     season 

My saddened mood will disappear when I     

      hear of snow storms up north

Naturally winter I do not miss, only autumn 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 22nd

 

Fall has arrived.  I do love the fall.  The colors; the weather; the activities and the  holidays. Veteran’s Day my favorite patriotic fall holiday and Halloween my favorite fun one.  I enjoy apple, pumpkin and now pear flavored beverages.  Apple and pumpkin flavored foods.  Candy corn season is in full swing.  Ok so many are not candy corn lovers.  I actually am not now that I’m older but I MUST have a bag of the tri-color candy in my house.  This all goes back to my childhood and the candy corn incident. Now each year, since I’ve been told the story (I was about fifteen) I would get a bag of this sweet confection and eat some. Since my twenties it’s only fifteen pieces; five in memory of three people that centers around the story. What I do with the remainder is mix it in container with a bag of Chex Mix, some peanuts and small pretzel twists to make a snack to be given away.  I really enjoy haunted houses, hayrides and old forties and fifties spooky movies.  I do have a few paranormal books which I’ll read in October.  Let’s just say I WELCOME FALL. 

Today I’ll have a toast to the season with a drink of Captain MorganPumpkin Spice Rum and Coke Zero.  Over the next few days weeks I’ll share an occasion glimpse of fall fun from my past.  Halloween escapades as well as a haunted house or hayride story are a few; as well as dressing up at my place of work and the costumes I thought out did others. 

Today I reflected on now that hubby has the handicapped parking permit he has trouble finding a handicapped parking spot. Prior to getting one they were always available and this is only most recent he was issued the permit. 

My acrostic spells AUTUMN.  It is about seasons changing but there’s a twist that in Florida there are five; pollen, love bug, summer, hurricane and snowbird.  Winter usually is not more than a few cold days; spring seems to be early summer and fall during the winter months but this is my opinion.  Funny about love bugs that season happens twice.  

Today is National Ice Cream Cone Day so why not some pumpkin ice cream.  

Until next time....enjoy the first day of fall and as always Stay Safe.  

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September 22nd....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

So odd for sure....before hubby got his handicapped parking permit, we’d see open handicapped spaces all the time....not now

It must be Murphy’s Law....yesterday not one space left at Publix....he stayed in the car....I went inside

Perhaps we went during prime shopping hours....then maybe everyone wanted to pick up deli items....as the deli was packed for sure 

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                      AUTUMN 

               © Scottie-ann Murphy

Another season begins today....‘WELCOME 

       FALL’

Unfortunately if you live in the South....it’s 

       still summery weather

The change of the seasons must be 

     endured....no matter where you live 

Unlike Florida where the seasons are a tad 

       different....there are five 

Many label the seasons as pollen, love bug, 

      summer, hurricane and snowbird

Not so funny....especially since love bug 

    season is twice a year 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 21st

 

Another week begins.  One more day of summer as tomorrow fall begins. Of course with the weather here in Florida it’s hard to tell.  My air conditioner is still going off and on as always.  Tomorrow I’ll probably reminisce on autumn days of when I was younger and lived up north. 

This morning I decided to look out the window to the west instead of east to watch sunrise. I was very entertained as the neighbor next door was out trying to coax her cat down from a tree.  The cat ran up the tree for some reason. It was funny as the woman stood there with her hands on her hips calling to the cat.  Well it was a good ten minute show as I drank my coffee and watched.  Finally she just walked away; the cat then came down.  I guess the cat wanted to show who is the boss.  

My acrostic spells APPLES today. Apples to me are a fall thing.  I use to always go to a roadside stand a local orchard in my area had for apples and cider. I wondered about other fruit picked in fall and found pears are also picked in autumn.  Only reason I looked up that information was due to the purchase of pear cider (beer) that came in the same package with apple flavored beer.  I wondered why pear; I could see a pumpkin spice flavored but pear intrigued me.  That’s when I read that in one part of the country pears are harvested in fall. I seemed to get off in a tangent.  Back to what I was talking about before.   As for the acrostic piece today it focuses on simple and not to expensive autumn activities.  Apple picking is fun for a family or just a group of friends.  Going to a high school football game is not only entertaining but shows support for the local school.  Fall is a time for doing the last of fun outdoor activities before hibernating for the winter. As I got older I did not do outside activities in winter.  I’d find things to keep me entertained until spring.  With autumn beginning tomorrow, think about some fun things to do before winter arrives. The acrostic only gives a few, but there are so many more.  

Until tomorrow....enjoy the last day of summer and as always Stay Safe. 

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   September 21st....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

So as I look out my window to the west I see a cat in a tree....my neighbor’s cat....and there stands my neighbor trying to coax it down

Wonder if she’ll call a hunky fireman to help get it out of the tree....do they even respond to these kind of calls these days....a good pondering for sure

Well I’m highly entertained while having coffee....guess I get amused at times by little things....ok what’s next today 

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                   SIMPLE FALL FUN

               ©  Scottie-ann Murphy

Apple picking at an orchard on a brisk 

    September day 

Perhaps going for a hayride in the early 

      evening 

Pumpkin patch visits to find the perfect 

     jack-o’-lantern 

Lighting a fire pit on a cool evening to 

       create s’mores 

Enjoying Friday night high school football 

     games

Simple fun activities of the autumn season 

       for young and old 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 20th

 

Sunday upon us again.  The week and weekend just hurried on by.  This morning I tried to watch the sun come up but as I looked out the window it was overcast. Looking at the weather app it showed rain later.  I’m trying to think about my Sunday reading. I have so many books and can never decide what I’m in the mood for at any given moment.  But seems I’ve dedicate Sunday’s to read one author till I’ve read all their books I own.  I’ll read that particular authors book on Sunday; then put it aside till the next week.  It has been working well for me.  

My acrostic today is LEAVES.  I have been sneaking a peek at different pictures of leaves on the internet.  It takes me back to years of going for rides just to see the fall colors.  My favorite part of the ride would be a road side stand where apples and pumpkins could be purchased.  I was never good at carving so, I’d make a face on the pumpkin with a marker; sometimes throw an old baseball cap or old hat on it.  

Over the years I’ve seen some amazing pumpkin carvings as well as clever ways to display them.  One of my favorite pumpkin pictures I’ve seen on the internet is the ‘mooning pumpkin’ followed by the funny picture when pumpkins drink too much. Is there a favorite pumpkin photo for you? Are you a good pumpkin carver? 

Today’s wacky/weird holiday which I don’t find wacky or weird is WIFE APPRECIATION DAY.  What’s wacky or weird about that?

So until next time....have a blessed Sunday and as always Stay Safe.  

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September 20th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

So I watch as the sun tries to peek through the clouds.....weather app shows overcast at the moment....app shows rain later

Another quiet day for me....it’s Sunday so that means reading day for me....no TV today....there is nothing of interest on television today 

It’s continuing reading books by Phyllis Whitney....then again I do have Fern Michaels latest Sisterhood book I begin 

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                      LEAVES

                © Scottie-ann Murphy 

 Leaves of brilliant hues adorn the trees in 

     fall 

 Each leaf appears as if hand painted by       

    Mother Nature

All shades of red, yellow, orange, green and     

     brown 

Vivid splendid colors of the autumn season

 Every year we look forward to the 

     beauty of fall leaves 

 September through November, till all the 

      trees are bare 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 19th

 

It was a Good Friday.  Hubby’s second therapy on his knee went well with the heat and cold treatments.  Next week he’s not sure what will be done.  After a shopping errand and visit to my Amvets post it was out for lunch.  I finally got to play TAP TV again.  Of course hubby won more games but I do think I was concentrating on my meal and drink.  I did find something new I liked to eat from there, so I know I’ll have it again.  I enjoy shrimp and have one place I get Buffalo Shrimp; now where I was yesterday they had a Cajun Shrimp.  Oh my so tasty.  Talk about Cajun this definitely was.  The shrimp spicy.  I can eat spicy foods but this actually had me tearing up a bit.   I’ll know next time to ask for water and not rely on my wine to cool my mouth.  Live and learn I say.  

I was very happy to give a POW/MIA pin to our Amvets bartender yesterday.  It made me happy I was making people aware of the day by wearing my shirt and ball cap.  Hubby and I did a toast to POW/MIAs then a silent prayer for them and their families. After we had a toast to the Air Force on their birthday finally our every Friday toast to our deployed troops and prayer for their return home. Every Friday we’ve been doing a toast to the deployed troops and prayer for their safety. Just something we do. 

Today is a quiet day. College football will be played today.  It is my Saturday fall routine.  Right now it doesn’t matter which team I watch, but when Big Ten returns it’s Penn State all the way.  

My acrostic piece again deals with reminder of what the fall season brings.  

I hope everyone has a great day. 

Until next time....as always Stay Safe. 

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  September 19th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Seems like a quiet day for me today....college football later🏈....looks like I’ll be watching Navy

Looking forward to Big 10 returning some time in October....till then I’ll watch whatever comes on TV

Did not enjoy TAP TV yesterday....Murph won more games than me....then I was concentrating on my bucket of sangria 

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                 FALL REMINDER 

                © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Fallen leaves from the elm cover my front 

      yard

And eventually the tree will be bare, the 

      leaves I’ll need to rake 

Light of day begins to fade earlier and 

      earlier, dusk comes at five 

 Little reminders fall will soon make way for 

        winter 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 18th

 

Today is an interesting day as it’s Friday. First it is the day we always wear our RED, Remember Everyone Deployed.  

Secondly it is POW/MIA Recognition Day. 

This day falls on the third Friday of September each year. 

Thirdly it is September 18th, the 73rd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force.  

Lots of interesting things to honor this Friday. 

I will later have a toast to the Air Force; have moment of silence to remember the POW/MIA and wear my red wrist band today for those deployed. 

Today my hubby goes to therapy day two. He said all was well yesterday.  He felt better for awhile but the pain returned which is normal. 

I did the acrostic piece on the fact it’s POW/MIA Recognition Day. Last year I wrote a piece I read at a ceremony but with all this COVID issues no ceremony is scheduled to attend. 

I hope everyone takes a moment for reflection for those who are still unaccounted for, their remains found and pray their families find closure eventually.  

Until next time....have a good day and as always Stay Safe. 

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September 18th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

As I sit with my morning coffee I look out into the darkness....up before the birds....up before dawn....I think about it being Friday 

Today is the third Friday in September....it’s POW/MIA Recognition Day....it’s Friday, the day we wear our RED....REMEMBER 

EVERYONE DEPLOYED....it is September 18th, the 73rd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force

Interesting Friday definitely today....it’s the wearing of my red shirt and wrist band....it’s wearing my POW/MIA hat, wrist band and necklace today....and a drink to the Air Forces birthday 

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                   FALL FRIDAY

                  © Scottie-ann Murphy

Friday, the third one in September, we 

    gather to remember those who are still 

       unaccounted for 

As a nation we recognize those who 

       are Prisoners of War and those Missing      

        in Action 

Let us pray their families find closure one 

      day and their remains find their way 

          home 

 Long as the POW/MIA flag flies in the 

   breeze we will always remember and 

       never forget 

 

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 17th

 

Oh happy day I say.  I’m going along with hubby to his therapy on his knee.  This is his first session so I’m wondering how it’ll go. I may need to drive him back home. 

One never knows about these things for sure. 

As for rest of my day, I’ll see what goes. 

My acrostic piece deals with seasonal footwear change.  When I lived in Pennsylvania I’d wear sandals in summer but come fall switch back to shoes and socks before heavier footwear in winter.  Now I get away with sandals year around. When it is cold in Florida we just wear socks with our sandals.  I’ve seen women wear toe socks with flip flops.  If I still had toe socks I’d be that person for sure. 

Well it’s off to therapy in ten minutes.  Need to list this. Just hope all goes well. 

Until tomorrow....have a good day and as always Stay Safe. 

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September 17th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Today I wonder how hubby’s first therapy session on his knee will go....I think I’ll head along in case I need to drive him home

It’s a crap shoot if I go or not....know it’ll be best to wait in car....social distancing at the place of course is why

I’ll have a mask in my purse in case I get flack about not having one....at least I can take me Kindle along to keep me entertained....my exciting Thursday 

                 FALL CHANGES

                © Scottie-ann Murphy

From flip flops to shoes and socks I would 

   change

As with every season, seasonal footwear I    

    once had

Living in the north my flip flops and sandals 

     packed away in October 

Life in Florida, flip flops and sandals all year   

     long I wear

FALLING INTO SEPTEMBER....September 16th

 

It’s Hump Day!  I’ve changed the name to suit myself, Trash Bin day.  It’s garbage and recyclable pick up day.  My bin and I took our weekly stroll to the curb.  I reflected on this today.  What I can not understand is this; why do some of my neighbors put out their trash bins early on Tuesday?  It’s a pondering for me. I get up early enough to put mine out, so why can’t they? But this is my opinion.  

This morning I actually saw as the sun started to come up as I looked out the window. Last few days it’s been overcast.  I’d think with it being overcast the temperatures would not feel humid but the ‘feels like temperature’ was higher then actually temperatures.  That’s part of living in the south I guess. 

My acrostic centers on the fact October is fifteen days away.  With that in mind it’s the last quarter of 2020 and last three months of the year.  Let’s hope these last 92 days (October 1st to December 31st) are a lot better than what we’ve had all year.  It’s sure been a crazy year.  If this were an amusement park ride I be happy to get off and go onto a better one.  

There are quite a few interesting wacky/weird holidays today, but one not so weird/wacky. It is American Legion Day.  I just found out about this yesterday when I was searching today’s wacky/weird holidays. It was this day in 1919 Congress granted the federal charter to the organization.  As a member of the Legion since 1976; I was a charter member (veteran) of a new legion post. I have seen many of the good works done by the organization in my years of holding membership.  I am proud to be a member of the organization and member of my current post in Florida (Post 69).  They say it takes a village to raise a child; I feel it takes a good group of dedicated individuals to keep an American Post going.  It’s not just the veteran members of the organization but the auxiliary, the Sons of the Legion and if they have a charter also the Legion Riders.  So today I say Happy American Legion Day to all who are members in one capacity or another. 

Until next time....as always enjoy your day and Stay Safe. 

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     September 16th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Hump Day....or as I know refer to Wednesdays now, Trash Day....my trash bin and I took our morning stroll out to the curb

Seems a few on my street put out their receptacles late yesterday....actually I saw bins out yesterday afternoon....I wonder why so early 

Yeah I see the sun this morning....last few days been overcast....of course rain forecast for this afternoon....normal weather day 

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                       FALL (16)

                 © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Funny how this month seemed to go by so 

    quickly

As soon as we know it, October will be 

   upon us 

Last quarter of the year, wonder what’ll it       

      bring 

Let’s hope the last three months go better 

      than the first nine