october weekend

On the drive up, it snowed.    The ground isn't frozen, so nothing can stick, but still.

And then up at the highway where 53 and H cross, there was a terrible crash, ambulances, destroyed cars.  I'm sure the glare contributed, made it hard to judge distance and speed.

Saturday afternoon we went for a walk.  Do the dishes?  Go for a walk?

Hmmm.   Tough decision.

Not.

Dishes were there when we got back.

 The dam:

 This is Kirsten and Jay looking over where the water pours over the dam.

Heidi found this book on the end table.  "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living," by Dale Carnegie, dated 1943.

It has some interesting things to say--like worrying about insomnia causes more problems than insomnia itself.

Meh. I have no opinion on that, would have to see some research.

"If life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

They laughed, "And bring vodka."

 Here's where she's reading how housewives can stay more attractive:  by resting at home.  It also suggests resting at work for others.   There was a fair bit of laughing about that too.  Rest at work?  When?

But the book does actually have some useful things to say too, about how worrying feels like a productive effort, but getting busy and looking for solutions and new ideas will propel things forward better.   I find that to be true.

Anyway, it was cold outside, but warm in the house, and we cooked a lot--made the food for the birthday party on Sunday--and took it easy.

Onward.  The week is looking fine.   love, Val