I was very fortunate in the weather for the first part of my stay, but now the Bomb Cyclone I missed in Washington has arrived in New York. I didn't know what a Nor'Easter was; it's a miserable blend of heavy rain and wind. In other words, one of my least favorite combinations. Unwalkable. Drenching. Umbrellas don't work. So, we've been inside (mostly) and our activities have been curtailed. However, with Baby around, there is constant entertainment!
Before the Nor'Easter hit, we took our last walk; I admired this spire on the college music building. When we passed by, we could hear musicians rehearsing. I loved that!
I finally got to blow dry my hair, so my coiffure was half-way decent for the first time in a week. It didn't last. Damp weather is always problematic and leads to curls and frizz. Not the best look.
We've been enjoying the apples from DuBois orchard. Although nothing can rival the Cosmic Crisp(in my opinion), these Wine Crisps come close. Of course, picking apples off the trees during actual apple season is preferable to buying them in the stores where many of them are coming from cold storage. Note: Luckily, this variety tastes nothing like wine since I detest the stuff. The skin is a purply-red color though hence the name.
It was tricky to drink my coffee this morning when Grandson insisted that I wear this blanket "hat" on my head at all times. His pronunciation of "hat" is adorable because he can't say "H." :) Things I don't want to think about: I leave here on Monday. Younger Daughter's Cat is ripping up the carpet in one of the bedrooms upstairs. Her new apartment is next to a homeless camp. The holidays are approaching rapidly and I have NO PLAN. Not a clue what's happening, which creates a feeling of stress and dread. When I was a child, I was extremely excited for Thanksgiving and Christmas. As a adult, I try to look forward to a few activities like baking and decorating, but much of it is a slog. Gift giving and receiving are the banes of my existence. Add in unvaccinated relatives and you have a real imbroglio.
