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October is here...

The past few days I have worn long sleeves. Won't be long before the jacket is on. Days are getting shorter, and the leaves are starting to fall. Fall in Ohio.

Nice thing about October will be to see the grandchildren in their halloween costumes. Don't worry, I will not be sampling trick or treat candy.

Three birthdays in the immediate family, including mine. Hopefully we can get through these without my blood glucose taking a beating. My attitude should be that I WILL get through these fine.

And I will finally be taking time off from work the last week of the month. I haven't got any plans for the week yet, but I'm planning for it to be Cliff and Kathy time. Kathy's birthday is the 25th and mine is the 30th, so we will be treating each other to a very nice, relaxing, week.

Oh, and the Rittman Marching Band Show will be on the 24th.

Comments

Syd said…
Leaves are falling there already. I'm sure that it's really nice. Cooler temperatures with lows in the 60's have been great here.
October 01, 2009 5:32 PM
clean and crazy said…
we have had some crazy weather here. i think it is neat you being a halloween baby, my adrianna will be 16 on the 29th of this month. awesome.
October 01, 2009 7:11 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
look for me to be trick or treating at your house!!...
October 02, 2009 7:14 AM
Ben said…
Looks like it is shaping up to be a great month! We all need some "down time" once in a while, and it seems like you are due for some.
October 03, 2009 11:27 PM
Minerva said…
Have a good time off. I have a few days off coming up too. It puts a whole new perspective on day to day life when you can get away from it.
October 04, 2009 5:13 PM
The Curmudgeon said…
I was thinking of you yesterday -- It must be Cleveland Day in the MLB Playoffs, I thought, what with Cliff Lee pitching the first game and C.C. toiling in the second. Middle Son burst my bubble, though. Victor Martinez, he reminded me, doesn't play until tonight....
October 08, 2009 10:10 AM
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