Did you watch last night’s debate? The moderator did an excellent job staying on point and didn’t allow any steamrolling. I think the threat of mic shutting down kept the two men in check. That tactic should be used in every debate moving forward, don’t you think? If only we could install a buzzer for any lies. We did get some answers, and as usual, Tr*mp peppered his responses with many falsities. I don’t think Joe did enough to rebuke Trumps’ claim that in all his years in politics he got nothing done. Bottom line is, I don’t think either of them performed in a way that will deter their supporters or gain new support. It is what it is.
As I have stated here many times before, this farm and the animals in our care keep me grounded and I am so very grateful for their presence in our lives.
…and Fall in New England is just so darned beautiful…. There’s no question in my mind it is truly a blessing to live in this region where each season brings it’s own brand of natural beauty –
Swans on the Connecticut River
Chapman Falls at Devil’s Hopyard
The Hammonasset River
Dealing with more of a stay-at-home approach during the pandemic has given me the opportunity to focus more on painting – this is my newest piece to be gifted to my daughter – her house on a misty morning in the field next door.
Wishing you good health and peace of mind as we all muddle through the election season and pandemic issues and whatever the outcomes shall be – Hopefully we come out the other end of this year in better form all around.
Till soon, friends –
Another leaf/ heart photo! I love seeing photos of where you live, they may be my only chance to “travel” in your beautiful corner of the world.
I purposely did not watch the debate, all the political turmoil adds nothing to my life and actually detracts from the things that really matter. At least that is how I’m maintaining what mental health I have left. 😉 We are now facing another disastrous sugar beet harvest due to below freezing cold (by Sunday night below 0°). Farming is not for the faint of heart.
But what is real Life goes on…
Thanks again for sharing yours.
So sad to hear of your harvest woes! Our farm is small and we don’t NEED it to sustain us, I know the work you have to put in and the uncertainty of the weather and seasons has got to be very trying at times. Thank you for stopping in, and your kind words.
So picturesque! And I love that beautiful heart made of autumn leaves!
Thank you – they’re fun to make – try it!
Just saying hello * have a peaceful day <3
Hello to you, my dear friend –
How wonderful your photos of Fall are…here in California, we are waiting with bated breath for the first rainfall, which will finally mean an end to fire season here 🙁 Rather torturous for a Cape Codder residing out West! Thank you for sharing the beauty of your farm & family. It brings pleasure to a rather parched heart.
Best to you & yours ~
Amanda
Oh, Amanda – I feel for all of you out there right now – those fires are scary and becoming more frequent and bigger – as if I need to point that out to you! – Come back east!
So good to hear from you again. I’m sure having your animals and family close by does help weather the storm, so to speak. I love the painting! And that pie looks to die for. Apple? Stay well, dear girl.
Apple and raspberry – my favorite pie combo 🙂
Makes me miss Connecticut sooooo much. Watched the “debate,” but trying to wean myself away from so much political worry. Haven’t been able to sleep well lately. So your offering today brought me some lovely reminders of my old home in CT, as well as the memories of the two goats I had for my sons a long time ago – such fun with them and love. I also have to say that I thought you mentioned once not having had painting lessons? Is that correct? If so, one would never know it. I think your piece on the easel is lovely and should bring you lots of satisfaction when finished. Stay well!
Thank you for the kind words! I’m trying to get away from it as well. Ugh.
Beautiful photo’s; as always I enjoy seeing where y’all live.
The painting is awesome, and I know K will love having it in her home.
xoxo
Thank you Sally 🙂
Be a volunteer. You can sign up to phone bank for campaigns–it doesn’t have to be in your own state. You can volunteer to call people in one of the toss-up states, and you might really make a difference. It can be calling undecideds (I ask them, what’s important to you? Do you think the government should help people or not? Do you like public schools, roads, regulations for clean air and water or not? Some people say yes and usually explain more, and it’s clear they are Democrats in outlook but they want to see themselves as “free thinkers” and “independent.” And others say that racism doesn’t exist, that it’s each man for himself, that everything should be privatized and that business owners should get to keep all their profits. And those people are Republican, even if they, too, claim to be independent.
The other thing is to get out the vote. In the U.S., votes are not equal. The votes in swing states count more than votes in clearly red or blue states. It’s how George W. Bush became president–537 votes in Florida vs. 500,000 fewer votes overall. And of course it was worse in 2016.
Phone banking is much easier than when I last did it 30 years ago. You get a link, you click to dial the number on the list, much better than actually dialing on a phone and taking notes on paper. Check out https://votesaveamerica.com
I’m an American citizen, mailed in my ballot weeks ago, and am phone banking every night.
All sound advice!… if only I weren’t hearing impaired – but I’ve been donating to campaigns and I will surely vote.
You can do texting (same system, but you type instead of talk). I hate getting texts and like gabbing, so opted for phoning.