A busy autumn season ahead . . .

The colors are changing, the leaves are flying, the rain and wind are blowing . . .

Whoa . . . fall has blown in with a bang! Yes, the thunder bang. Rain is pouring down, and I know fall has hit Southern Illinois. I love this weather. Between spring or fall, I'm not sure which one is my favorite.

This fall, I will be traveling from Carbondale to Chicago to Bloomington, IL about every other weekend over the next couple of months. It is a long five+ hour drive just to Chicago. Why? . . . you might ask. Well, in Chicago, are some personal friends and relatives. I've found someone special who is becoming very dear to me; Lilly is living with her grandma; my dear friend Denise lives in the suburbs . . . Bethany is doing fantastic in Bloomington! Gotta keep the car running good so it won't be a problem.

I finally figured out why the on/off button on my camers wasn't working. Think I am electronic challenged? I was . . . until I figured that to use that button, one must have a charged battery. Funny thing about how a simple resolution purely passed me by. Guess my mind is on other things!

Not much else to share today, so until next post . . . stay alert, stay alive, stay happy!!!

'Tis Fall . . . Finally!

Lovely, lovely weather! Car thermometer said 55 degrees this morning. This is my kind of weather.

I haven't taken any fall pictures yet...am heading out today. So, I may add a photo here later.

This is a Baha'i Holy Day...it is commemorating the Birth of the Bab. Here is a very special quotation about this foretold event:

‎"I am, I am, I am the Promised One! I am the One Whose name you have for a thousand years invoked, at Whose mention you have risen, Whose advent you have longed to witness, and the hour of Whose Revelation you have prayed God to hasten. (Shoghi Effendi, God Passes By, p. 21) Happy Anniversary of the Birth of The Bab! Ya Ali'u'l-A'la!

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I have been attempting to organize all of the art work and photos on my computer that I use when designing collages, etc. Without a doubt, the floral photos outnumber all of the others. Keeping them sorted by credit is almost impossible. It is taking a long time. But, I am amazed at the beauty of them. I'd better get busy designing again soon. Lots of imagery to use.

My scrapbooking hobby has slowed a bit. The classes I attend have taken a couple of days off. Since I prefer to work with a group of people, I haven't done much at home. Although, from now on the focus will be on making Christmas gifts.

Have spent lots of time talking to people on Yahoo IM lately. It is a great way to be in touch if travel isn't an option. I've touched bases with so many friends and new friends that my last few days have kept me in my recliner way too much! Gotta' get out and do my walking. And, have any of you gone to sleep with your laptop in bed with you? Well, it isn't the best partner, but for sure an interesting one!

Off to shopping for lots of stuff today. I'll save the rest for another day. Happy Holy Day to all of my Baha'i friends!

It's a Fantastic Season!

Right on schedule, the temperatures changed as fall has descended upon Southern Illinois. This season is my favorite. God's beauty graces us all with gorgeous colors, light winds, and anticipation of the coming holidays. 

This past month has also brought me many reasons to smile, laugh, and start anew. I have been focusing on positive affirmations and quiet meditation. It is astounding how one's perspective on life opens wide when it is allowed to bloom unfettered. Although, I've found that care must be taken, for this renewed life needs to be watered and fed in order that it continue to grow strong, secure and full of beauty.

Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? Well...it is!!!!