Would you believe

 Would you believe that this is one single zinnia plant?  I give you my word it is.  Early on something knocked it on it's side...we thought it would die, but it just continued to thrive.  It has been loaded with blooms all fall.    I know this is not a great picture, but you get the idea.

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I went to Walmart today...I cannot go a single week without going.  But I am thankful to have one to go to.  In fact, there are two.  One is a lot closer than the one I go to, but it has the city feel to it...everyone in a rush and things torn asunder.  I had much rather drive 8 miles to one where everyone talks to everyone else, and jokes around.

Or say a couple weeks ago, I needed something on the top shelf...I am just a couple or three inches over 5 ft. tall...I don't think I could even touch the top shelf and nothing convenient to climb on.  Besides the fact I don't trust myself doing acrobatics like standing on the bottom shelf as I have done in the past.  So a gentleman probably 15 yrs younget than me was passing...so I said excuse me...would you reach and get this for me?  He was happy to oblige.  (I had looked around for a walmart employee and none were to be found.)

Then, today I was again  reaching on a shelf that I could just barely reach and stuggling to get what I wanted...someone just came and got it for me...I did not even see her coming...but I was thankful for her help.

Other than that and taking care of Copper and Roger...I had did cooking and dishes...the usual things. Took garbage out and carried necessary items to our room.  I still need to take a big box out to the garage but it will probably be tomorrow before I get it out.  And I need to go upstairs and feed kitty.  She is on my legs as I type this and I feel pinned down.

Enjoying the weather

 This is from just a few short weeks ago... Copper was enjoying the warm wind that was blowing.  

And this describes me...I have been worthless this day.  So much I could have been doing but I have not done any of it except the things I absolutely had to do.  I have napped, and could easily go to sleep now but am afraid I would wake in the middle of the night and not be able to go back to sleep.

I wish I had thought to get a photo of the Apple Crisp thing my daughter made.  She got a thing of puff pastry, and placed it in the cookie sheet...on parchment paper.  She peeled and sliced her apples and I am sure added the spices.  I did not sit and watch so I am guessing.  She made an oatmeal topping.  And I think it is where she added pecans.  It was/is simply delicious.  I love puff pastry anyway.  But I could have eaten the entire thing, even without ice cream.  And I do love ice cream with apple pie or apple crisp.

I am hoping to get up and be a bit more energetic tomorrow...

Favorite subjects....

 What are your some of your favorite things to photograph?  Anyone that knows me, knows I love barns and birds and sunflowers..and if you have posted pics of chickens, I will almost always tell you they are one of my favorite subjects.  But I so seldom get to photograph any.   I don't know what it is about them...but I love both roosters and hens, and chicks and just wish I had more chances to take pictures of them.

I uploaded this pic earlier today and just now remembered to finish the post.  I have been busy...but part of that being busy was eating so I could have did it earlier.

I fixed a small pot of navy beans and ham...and then late made a pan of cornbread.  My kind...not the kind with sugar in it.  Roger used to like both kinds, but now doesn't really care for either.  He did enjoy the beans and ham, though.

It has been such a gray day here...and chilly if outside.  I think we are supposed to see some sun tomorrow...I am hoping that has not changed.  I need it.