October 4. Woke up to sunshine. Neighbours are  in their yards prepping for the fall.  Trees being trimmed, lawns mown, last minute outdoor projects are being done. Friendly voices over the fences, and even cups of coffee being drunk together during a break of the chores. Inside my home are 4 huge stacks of laundry, which will eventually be dealt with.  For now, I just want to take a breath, and absorb the warm of the sunshine and observe all that is happening around me.  Flocks of geese are heading south, their calls of  " come with us" ; sound tempting.

This evening we are planning a last hurrah BBQ as a farewell to the indian summer. Invited some neighbours and the boys are coming home for this.  Firepit is ready to be lit, blankets stacked within easy reach.  Looking forward to making a few hearty side dishes to go with it. Will try to remember to put on some mood music....with the general theme of " Happy".  Love the internet " spotify"...type in theme " happy" ....and hours of happy music can surround me....and lift me.5 pm quick note, was so in the mood to make warm potato salad to go with the bbq, and also found sweet red peppers to grill also.  All is set , so now it's the time to hit the "off"  button in myself to switch off the busy homekeeper, and now once again to flip the switch on to ME aka Joanne.