Almost Fall

It is almost my favorite time of the year. Autumn is the season when things stop being hot and sticky and start being colorful and blustery. It doesn't get cold enough yet to be miserable, and there is still lots of color in the world.

I would enjoy a bit of a slower pace in life, but things around here are staying pretty brisk. This time of year brings many birthdays in our family, and of course, the Holidays are right around the corner. No hope of things slowing down much, I guess.

This week I am trying to get up when my husband gets up in order to get more done. I have made it through two early mornings so far, and have gotten my exercise done on time. This morning it was still dark when the dog and I went out, and most of the neighborhood was still asleep, or just barely waking. Only a few lights on in a few windows. The wind was up from the North, bringing a nice refreshing coolness. There was also a little mist blowing on us, product of the cold front and the leftovers from Gustav. It isn't supposed to get over 75 today, and that will be most welcome. So will temperatures in the low 60s or 50s tonight. Lovely.

Our subdivision is so quiet in the early morning. No dogs or kids running around, no loud machinery operating at the plant across 12th street yet. This morning it was just Bear and I and the breeze. Our footsteps audible on the sidewalk, neither of us making any extra noise, mindful of the sleeping neighborhood.

The major frustration for me right now is my throat. I can't seem to lose the phelgm caused by the post nasal drip. We have tried antihistamines and Singulair, and spray steroid, nothing works. I am about ready to just give up and make sure I practice most days in hopes of keeping my voice reasonably clear.