Late November Musings

Pittsburgh is celebrating its 250th birthday this week. I guess that's a long time for Americans. Personally, I think that's just a drop in the bucket. In Germany there are outhouses older than that. I've been to quite a few cities that are two thousand years old and more. Even my hometown once had a Roman villa, dating it pretty far back. Anyway, happy birthday, Pittsburgh!
On the homefront, our cat has turned into a heat-seaking missile. Ever since it has turned cold, she seaks heat in front of a register or in her igloo. And whenever we try to give her her medicine, she turns into a missile who launches behind the couch where we can't catch her. We've had to forego medicating her twice in one week and have now changed our routine to make us less predictable. Believe it or not, these little creatures know our routine to a T. We are determined not to be bested by a cat. But we're thankful that she is still with us considering all her health problems. Tomorrow, we'll reward her with a bit of turkey.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Busy-ness

I haven't posted a blog for a while because I have been very busy. Last week I had three meetings in two days because I joined Toastmasters. I'm hopeful that it will help me with my goal of speaking to civic groups. I also signed up for an online marketing class before realizing how much work was involved. The marketing plan is due in two days and I haven't done much yet.
I also have a craft show at the Castle Shannon fire hall this coming Saturday and Sunday. Add to this some travel planning for an unexpected trip and you'll understand why I am running in circles.

They're heeere!

My husband told me days ago that he saw a junco and yesterday I saw and photographed juncos in our backyard. As if we needed another reminder besides last week's snowfall that winter is ahead of us, that's it. I also photographed a darn cute chipmunk that was stuffing its cheeks with our birdseeds.
The sun's rays are shining through the few leaves that still cling to the trees, making them golden or russet. It won't be long before the last leaf has fallen. But this week at least, we're enjoying a last stretch of Indian Summer. After that, it is up to the birds to provide us with some color in our yard.
The new issue of Pennsylvania Magazine shows one of my photos in an article about Whiskey Rebellion sites. It will be the first of three issues in a row with some of my work in it. Stay tuned!