Stormy Moments

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. 

Comments

[Ally Bean]

Curls and frizz aren't the best look? I take umbrage at this remark. 😁

[Catalyst]

I find one of the joys of old age being able to get rid of the holidays. We have tossed the Trick or Treat tradition of Halloween since so few kids actually come around. We may have some kind of special meal for Thanksgiving but since SWMBO detests turkey it's usually pork tenderloin. Christmas gift giving died years ago when we realized we had everything we needed forever. As Kris Kristofferson wrote (and Janis Joplin sang memorably) "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose."

[DougM]

Margaret I was wondering about you this morning (and how you're handling this weather). I don't think Pittsburgh is getting it as bad as NY, but it's been nonstop wind & rain here too. I was going to say your hair looked nice and then you made me laugh out loud with the blanket on your head while drinking your coffee. :^) I can't believe your trip's almost over, and am very much hoping your home is the way you left it when you get back. :^)

[Ed]

I'm pretty blessed I guess living here in the Midwest. Our weather rarely goes extreme and even when it does, it is over quickly. We don't have wildfires, hurricanes or earthquakes. No nor'easters or pineapple expresses. Our weather comes pretty predictably from the west and is either rain or snow when not sunshine.

[DrumMajor]

Maybe grandson will let you take your new hat home with you. Probably protects you from the things you don't want to know about, or think about. It's the opposite of a worry hat. Linda in Kansas

[Tonya Watkins]

Monday will likely come really fast, huh? It's mind-blowing how fast time flies when you really don't want it to. I hope the weather improves for you during your last days there.

Cute "hat!" Or 'at.' Heh heh.

Yeah, I'm feeling some stress about the holidays, too. Mostly because as soon as they're over, Nate leaves for 6-9 months on deployment. :o(

[Karen]

Sorry you had some bad weather. Hopefully it'll clear up for your remaining time there. Time sure flies, doesn't it? I can't believe November is almost here!

[Joyce]

Holidays are an issue for me also here lately. I sometimes just don't care. Yes I want to see my family and yes the food is nice but overall it seems like a lot of hype and then a letdown. So much prep and then it is over.
I hope you house is in good shape when you return.

[Kathy]

You're going home and I'm heading out on vacation tomorrow! I'll send you some key tag photos after I get back Nov 8.

[AC]

Great post. I want to hear that music and eat those apples. I have yet to see those varieties, but I will continue to enjoy honey crisp, which are not too dear at the moment.

Congratulations on using imbroglio. I've enver managed to use that word. What is wrong with me?

[Matt]

Sorry to hear that the bomb cyclone followed you all the way to New York.
It was pretty nasty here for about 3 days but not as bad as it was on the coast.
Enjoy the rest of your stay and I hope you have success not thinking about the things you don't want to think about.

[Zazzy]

I'm not starting out with a very good holiday attitude this year. We have time yet so perhaps the holiday mood fairy will come whack me in the back of the head.

[Marie K]

Nicholas used to make my parents do things like that (blanket on head). lol We don't have holiday plans either. My mom just got out of the hospital for a planned back surgery that was just supposed to be overnight but ended up being a week in. After a TIA and a heart attack (which she was just told happened...didn't tell her while in the hospital), things are on hold. She's doing fine. Enjoy your last few days visiting!