tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post8074579330656888353..comments2024-03-27T00:13:08.898-07:00Comments on A season and a time: Ten Things of ThankfulUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-52271734110130707382015-10-19T20:52:58.765-07:002015-10-19T20:52:58.765-07:00We have something here that is referred to as '...We have something here that is referred to as 'stink bugs' that react in the same way you stated. Fortunately, we don't see them inside the house, unless they come in with garden produce we've picked. We do get some colorful foliage on the deciduous trees here some years.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-60317107104414382782015-10-19T20:40:45.377-07:002015-10-19T20:40:45.377-07:00Thanks. Taking it easy isn't one of my strong...Thanks. Taking it easy isn't one of my strong points, but dealing with pain gets my attention from time to time, when I forget to take it easy.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-58358013650982777262015-10-19T15:41:43.779-07:002015-10-19T15:41:43.779-07:00this time of year (here in New England) we get wha...this time of year (here in New England) we get what we call 'slow bugs'… which are kinda semi prehistoric beetle looking things and they move very…. slowly (hence the name), but the thing about these slow bugs is that they give off an very strong and unpleasant odor when they get mad (which is often when you're in the middle of trying to hit them with something… so now we wrap them up in toilet paper and throw them outdoors or in the toilet (whichever is closer).<br />looks like a pretty spectacular part of the country for the fall foliage seasonClark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-7766541310718653502015-10-18T22:48:56.318-07:002015-10-18T22:48:56.318-07:00I love that you're enjoying the colours of fal...I love that you're enjoying the colours of fall, and fresh, good food, and meeting up with friends. I think those things are my favourites on your list, though I'm also really REALLY glad that you have medication that works for your back, because back pain can be awful if it goes on long enough. Take it easy :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-82625917431737484032015-10-18T22:11:59.391-07:002015-10-18T22:11:59.391-07:00I think that the trick to the leaves turning color...I think that the trick to the leaves turning color, is getting the sudden change in temperature, which has started happening, plus there are some varieties of trees that are prone to turning these beautiful colors. The box elder beetles you are describing sound like the same ones we have. I love your son's description! I'm glad that you don't have the box elder beetles around this year. Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-62198810882373884972015-10-18T22:06:44.235-07:002015-10-18T22:06:44.235-07:00I know what it is like to "think" about ...I know what it is like to "think" about maybe trying something new. I've thought about taking a water colors painting class for years, or a sketching class. So far it hasn't happened. My doctor has me taking duloxetine (generic for Cymbalta). Originally this medication was used to combat depression, but it was discovered later that it helps with neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia. At first I didn't want to take it because I feared it would cause me problems if I ever had to stop taking it, but I decided to give it a try, because nothing else was helping me with the pain. I had a few side effects (crazy scary dreams) when I first started taking it, but that is not a problem now. The medicine gave me almost instant relief from the pain. I take one pill each morning. Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-9038620875384737002015-10-18T21:51:51.695-07:002015-10-18T21:51:51.695-07:00I only remember it being tuned once when I was gro...I only remember it being tuned once when I was growing up, and I'm sure it probably needed to be tuned. Then there were all those years before we had it when you were growing up. If it was tuned then, I don't remember it happening. What I'm saying, is don't do a guilt trip over it. Since we got some rain yesterday, and it was enough to actually make the ground look wet, and the temperatures at night have dipped into the 40's, there aren't many box elder beetles in sight now. Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-9878213325315809012015-10-18T21:37:31.866-07:002015-10-18T21:37:31.866-07:00Since seeing it, I've watched some of the shor...Since seeing it, I've watched some of the short video clips on line again. When is very wise for her years.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-48124388024686259602015-10-18T21:35:48.883-07:002015-10-18T21:35:48.883-07:00Our shop vac has been used for so many yucky jobs,...Our shop vac has been used for so many yucky jobs, it has pretty much been reserved for those kind of jobs, although if we had to deal with a lot of water inside, I'm sure we grab it in an instant. We really need to get a new one though, because the base that had the wheels broke years ago.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-75808235220178319252015-10-18T21:33:14.947-07:002015-10-18T21:33:14.947-07:00Me too. I hope your week is super too.Me too. I hope your week is super too.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-19673467349867766232015-10-18T21:32:08.486-07:002015-10-18T21:32:08.486-07:00Thank you. After seeing your comment, I just read...Thank you. After seeing your comment, I just read an article about The Intern. That does sound like a good movie.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-20597054375260090442015-10-18T20:10:38.408-07:002015-10-18T20:10:38.408-07:00You always have such lovely lists! I'm surpris...You always have such lovely lists! I'm surprised you have such pretty fall colors, when it's been so dry! That's a thankful right there! We have box elder bugs (although I haven't seen any this year, so maybe the nasty webworms ate them), and I wonder if we have the same ones you do? Ours are black and kind of oval and have orange markings on them, kind of outlining their wings or something. We had them terribly when my son was about 4. He called them "frosting bugs", because I had just made some witch hat cookies with Hershey kisses on top of the bottom of a chocolate dipped shortbread cookie and used some orange frosting in a decorating tube to embellish the hat.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-28228152304809249942015-10-18T18:30:08.308-07:002015-10-18T18:30:08.308-07:00I hope you enjoyed the movie..I was thinking of go...I hope you enjoyed the movie..I was thinking of going to see that. I haven't been out to see a movie in years. I also quit getting the piano tuned when my son that played it moved out. I keep thinking I will learn to play it,but that hasn't happened. I have fibromyalgia...wondered what you are taking...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-55824216774070093912015-10-18T17:35:20.297-07:002015-10-18T17:35:20.297-07:00I haven't had my piano tuned in years; I reall...I haven't had my piano tuned in years; I really ought to call someone. <br />I hope box elder beetle season is over soon!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-61060817698091647292015-10-18T14:44:04.235-07:002015-10-18T14:44:04.235-07:00He Named Me Malala was on my TToT list this week a...He Named Me Malala was on my TToT list this week as well. The wisdom in that girl's words and heart and actions is enough to make me cry every time. Her story should be enough to wipe all the violence and weapons off the face of the earth. Wish it were that simple.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-66453580196111562002015-10-18T09:10:06.948-07:002015-10-18T09:10:06.948-07:00A shop vac is a very handy thing to have! Ours see...A shop vac is a very handy thing to have! Ours sees a lot of use, and in a pinch if the indoor vacuum fails, the shop vac is a handy back up. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664909801454351135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-3118286991023141782015-10-18T07:53:09.654-07:002015-10-18T07:53:09.654-07:00Glad your back is feeling better! Have a great wee...Glad your back is feeling better! Have a great week!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630958840521397718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361077859023918156.post-65069325231535310012015-10-18T05:37:47.518-07:002015-10-18T05:37:47.518-07:00I always enjoy reading your posts. My daughter an...I always enjoy reading your posts. My daughter and I went to see The Intern on Thursday. It was really heartwarming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com