Yes! I'm absolutely madly in love! The winter trip isn't until after the first of the year, when Minnesota is frozen and we have to get out of dodge for a while. At that point it's going to feel awesome!

Yes! One must reward oneself for hard work and achievements! 😁

Thank you! I have only just finally started pushing through that "I'm not very good" phase. I can't believe what a hurdle it has been to get past being a newbie!

That made me laugh — that winter fairy tales are short because it’s too cold for a long story!

I love a good cat nap!

Oh, that is so sad! I know deer are basically like oversized rats, but I love them. They are such pretty, and so serene.

Ooh, mama bear. Yeah, that’s frightening! But she sure is a beauty. The mushrooms are pretty too. Are any of them edible? Good luck with your renewals. Those things do tend to come in waves.

Absolutely lovely! I really like that one of the sunlight coming over the top of the trees. The fog layer sounds amazing!

Thank you! I’m a little behind on responses. 🥰

Thank you, @cositav!

Ha ha, that’s an interesting theory, @agmoore! I honestly don’t understand how so many people could be out shopping in the middle of a work day. Until I started working part time a few months ago, I had

Thank you! I’m loving this time with my granddaughter as I know she will grow up too fast! And cats… well they are just so silly. They keep us entertained, right?

Love and loss are all part of the cycle of life. But it would be so nice not to have to deal with the loss part. Sorry for the loss of your classmate.

And it seems to be a touch different each year, doesn’t it? Ah the mysteries of Mother Nature!

Yes, it’s SO wonderful when the colors last several weeks!

Oh how sad! I’m very sorry for the loss of your kitty. How did you know it was poisoning? It sounds like you have a really wonderful work ethic, and I’m sure your students are lucky to have you!

They are so cute! I love the what eager on their faces.

I enjoyed your post. And I hope we are not going to experience an apocalypse anytime soon! 😆

Sending love. Sending hope. Sending strength… perseverance… all the things one needs to face the life stuff. My hunch? You’re good. Numbers will be great. In the OFF-chance there’s a concern, you are totally

I love reading about gardening endeavors! Do you have a way to give your seedling trays a bit more light and warmth? If not, perhaps in another day or two they will sprout. I love all the little starters