Monday Musings

I left you Friday with a post about a big old oak tree
in danger of being cut down --
a tree that is half on our property.  Click here for that post.

Update:  We visited the neighbors on Saturday morning and
they apologized for not letting us know their plans. It was a cordial chat.

Howard and I have hired a certified arborist who will be here Tuesday morning to take a look at this big oak,

and give an unbiased opinion on its condition.  We'll see what happens from there.

Fingers crossed for Old Man Oak.

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As always, I am trying to get used to the days closing down earlier.

 To lighting candles and Jack O'Lanterns by 7:00 in the evening.

It surprises me every year, the shortening of the days.
I never see it coming.


Do you like the short days of winter that end in long cozy evenings,
or the long light summer days and their soft warm nights?


I like the long days.
But Fall has its advantages; you can't beat the decorating possibilities!

 The colors go so well with our dog, Dion.  :-)

On Tuesday, I'm opening a box of goodies from a giveaway I won.
Join me to see what's inside.  I'll be right here, because:

Also tomorrow, the arborist comes, and there will be more work
on the French drains in our cellar.
It's July redux at That Old House as the jack-hammering starts again.  
I may never get all the boxes out of our front hall.
Can they be a decorating statement?  -- Cass