F-F-Friday

Today’s an exclusively foliage Friday – things are starting to get pretty around here.

First, for continuity, here’s a picture of Centerpiece Hall at Local U.  In another week or two, all those trees that are still green won’t be, and I’m trying to remember to bring my camera with me to work at least once or twice a week so that I won’t miss it (a good rain or wind storm and all the leaves are on the ground.  That happened last year; one day it was all color in the trees and the next they were all so many soggy piles on the ground).  I’m particularly fond of the bushes in front – they go an incredibly showy shade of red in autumn.

Here’s a picture I took from my car in a grocery store parking lot.  I just pulled over, rolled down my window, and snapped a shot.

I can’t be in denial about autumn anymore.  It’s starting to get cool, but it’s not what I’d call cold yet, and I’m noticing that it’s dark when I get up in the morning and dark much closer to dinner time than I like.  We’re going to have to break out the winter wardrobes soon.  Dammit.

Health update; the meds are working. (I was going to get all clever on you and post a picture of the “blossom” on my cheek, but I thought I’d spare you that experience.  You’re welcome).  I’m feeling better than I was expecting to, but I’m still kind of punky and am far more tired than I should be given what time I’ve been to bed the last few nights.  My schedule’s been cleared for today – I gave my freshmen the day off (much to their delight) and got a sub for my yoga class at the health club.  My plan for the morning is to spend my time reading student essays on the couch.  Wish me patience and them luck; we’re all going to need it.

Happy Friday, Everyone.