A few apples from the very top of the tree have continued to fall to the ground, and the resident deer are happy.
If all goes well today, they won't have to sift through big cottonwood leaves to find their treats.
Tony took the lawnmower yesterday to do some welding on the deck. He will return it this morning and attach the bag accessory.
It's bitter cold out there this morning, but I'll deal with it, knowing that we have a dry day and possible rain tomorrow.
Hopefully, by day's end, most of the leaves in the yard will be picked up and hauled off.
I voted.
The results are in.
My candidate won!
So deserving!
He has taken phenomenal photos for decades in the Eugene area.
Chris Pietsch is from Sandpoint, and many of us locals have followed his photography pursuits along University of Oregon football sidelines, on Ducks' basketball courts and amidst collegiate and world class track events.
We've also delighted in the stories he has shared about capturing photos on general news cycles.
Heck, some of us have even said "cheese" and tried not to blink a few times over the years when he's taken pictures of us.
Through all those images captured, we have loved his passion and funky ways while doing what he loves best.
Congratulations, Chris, we are proud of you.
The only truly factual aspect of issuing a poll happens once the poll exists.
What conclusions the polls draw are up for grabs.
It's anybody's guess.
Well, I sure hope the one above turns out to be factually accurate.
Wouldn't it be nice for Gonzaga, in its new league, to finally shrug off the perennial assertion by many (once they lose a game) that their league opponents are basically junior-college level.
Time will tell, but let's hope the poll above turns out to be true.
Here's some neat history.
Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail-in ballot for the US midterms, becoming the first pope to vote in a US election and likely the first to vote in a secular democratic election.
Let's hope our voter turnout for this election is off the charts.
I tried something new while figuring out what I was going to eat for dinner last night.
Twas pretty basic, but it tasted good.
I cooked our homegrown potatoes with some carrots, and when the carrots were really soft, I drained the pan and then mashed the potatoes and carrots together.
A spoonful or two of Country Crock (nondairy) along with some salt and pepper created a tasty main dish.
Mashed potatoes are good for gut problems, as are other well-cooked veggies.
As a lifelong mashed potato fan, I was thrilled with the first bite, the second and all the rest.
Bill liked it too.
He's been getting some good treats lately, with the baked goods from Bernklau and tasty apple cider from the neighborhood and processed by our friend Roxane.
I'm sure he's keeping his fingers crossed that we have just a few trick or treaters tomorrow night so that he can eat all the leftover candy.
If so, it will be a sweet weekend for Bill.
Last year we were positive that we would NOT have any trick or treaters.
We were in Kenmare, Ireland, on Halloween, where the cottage we rent is barely visible. At the time, it was pouring rain, but, by golly, we heard a knock on the door leading to an alley way.
Two young men stood their with their container. Having not stocked up on candy, we gave them each a couple of cookies. They seemed okay with that.
I guess you can go thousands of miles away and the trick or treaters will find you.
We've had such a beautiful fall that some of my plants think it might be spring.
This week several periwinkle blossoms have popped out, and, in several places, I'm seeing new growth of columbine leaves.
It would be quite okay with me if spring pushed aside winter and came twice this year.
On that note, I've got leaves to pick up.
Happy Friday.
