Overlooking Cordell Hull Lake

at Defeated Creek Park and campground

I went for a drive (and some walking) this afternoon, around the area. It was so beautiful out today – mid 60’s, sunny, very autumn.  I was looking out my window enjoying the day, when I decided I would enjoy it better if I got out and took some photos. So here are two of the dozen or so that I took.When I came home I made peanut-butter cookies and peanut-butter frosting for them. Seemed like a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Yesterday I went to Dunlap for a baby shower – the daughter of my friend, Joy – we had a wonderful visit. And it was also a beautiful day for a drive.

This whole week has been good – my sister, Gail and her husband, came to visit on Tuesday nite, and my daughter, Olivia, came on Wednesday nite.  Visiting Joy and seeing Olivia on Saturday, and having Zac and Kristin here for the weekend, just rounded out a full, good week.

that is what I am pondering.  When I first responded to my son’s invitation to Facebook, I accepted thinking it was one way to keep in touch with him and whatever was going on in his life.  I invited a few friends and accepted the invitation of a few more.  But I only went to the site now and again, not really very often. Then I got a few more friends. Then Chase said “mom, I need you.” well, what could I say? I said “for what?” and he said to join my Mafia on Mafia Wars (Facebook). So of course, I joined his Mafia. whatever my son needs, right? And I got a few friends from Leslie County, and conversation threads got started about old friends, old schools, old teachers… and I played Mafia Wars with my son. And Farm Town. Then I was going to Facebook every day. and more than once. Checking for messages, and interesting threads. Harvesting crops on my farm. Talking to Chase on the FB chat. Doing jobs on Mafia Wars. And the little box that asks “what’s on your mind?” It is just the right size for typing just a few lines; just a note; doesn’t take much time or thought or effort. and, oh my! that’s nearly the only place I go (online) anymore.  I came over here to Word Press – I used to enjoy blogging every so often. I tried to think of something to write about; to get me back in the frame of mind to blog; what do I say? oh, wait, I better go back and check on FB. Do I have any messages? has anyone posted any new photos? what has everyone done today? and I bet I need to make a deposit on Mafia Wars before someone steals all my money. oh, I need to Harvest my crops too.  I thought, hmmm, maybe I am addicted to FaceBook… reckon? I wonder. and I began thinking … nobody calls. nobody writes letters. nobody even emails. Apparently I am not the only one spending my spare computer time on Facebook!

*Laughing*

The first time in years, I had two weeks vacation, and I didn’t have to take them together. So the first week I went with Olivia and Chase to New York. The second week Larry and I went to the mountains (Gatlinburg in the Smokies, and Leslie County in the Appalachias).

From this

To this

and this

I have not meant to neglect WP and my blog! Time has grown wings and flown! I am sure all my friends have given up on me – no body even looking for me anymore      And I am at work right now, but thought I’d at least post a “good morning” and to say check back tonight!

not any better. Started the day behind and ended it behind. With a headache.