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It's the last full day of summer. Autumn arrives at 3:50 AM tomorrow morning. The sun will rise at 6:44 and set at 6:51, giving us 12 hours and 7 minutes of daylight. The moon is in the last quarter, the full Harvest Moon having made its appearance on September 13.
I think the fall foliage might peak early this year. I am already seeing some color in my yard. Usually the leaves don't start to change until early October. I live in a heavily-wooded area, so when the foliage peaks, the view is magnificent.
The city was all abuzz Friday, the march to protest climate change...it's good ot see young people getting involved with the cause.
Yesterday Drew and I took a defensive driving class. You know, the 6 hour class that lets you lower your insurance premiums. I've taken the class before. but this time...well, this time the class was sponsored by AARP, so the focus was on older drivers. Now I feel ancient.
I signed up for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk; my event is at Jones Beach on October 20. If you want to help me reach my goal, you can donate here.
I've done the walk at least 7 or 8 times since 2006. It's a 5K walk along the boardwalk. I'm a little concerned about the distance this year, since my knees and my foot are an orthopedist's nightmare, but I will make the attempt.
So last month I posted about the Caribbean Princess making port in Brooklyn, how I could see the ship from our office windows. Well, the Carnival Sunrise -- which usually docks at the Manhattan Terminal (on the Hudson River) has temporarily moved to Brooklyn as well. and I am definitely feeling the desire to plan another cruise....our last cruise was 3 years ago, on Freedom of the Seas.
Or maybe we should think about a land vacation instead....
I think the fall foliage might peak early this year. I am already seeing some color in my yard. Usually the leaves don't start to change until early October. I live in a heavily-wooded area, so when the foliage peaks, the view is magnificent.
The city was all abuzz Friday, the march to protest climate change...it's good ot see young people getting involved with the cause.
Yesterday Drew and I took a defensive driving class. You know, the 6 hour class that lets you lower your insurance premiums. I've taken the class before. but this time...well, this time the class was sponsored by AARP, so the focus was on older drivers. Now I feel ancient.
I signed up for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk; my event is at Jones Beach on October 20. If you want to help me reach my goal, you can donate here.
I've done the walk at least 7 or 8 times since 2006. It's a 5K walk along the boardwalk. I'm a little concerned about the distance this year, since my knees and my foot are an orthopedist's nightmare, but I will make the attempt.
So last month I posted about the Caribbean Princess making port in Brooklyn, how I could see the ship from our office windows. Well, the Carnival Sunrise -- which usually docks at the Manhattan Terminal (on the Hudson River) has temporarily moved to Brooklyn as well. and I am definitely feeling the desire to plan another cruise....our last cruise was 3 years ago, on Freedom of the Seas.
Or maybe we should think about a land vacation instead....
Have a great Sunday...I feel a little different about the young folk and the subject of the climate. I'll just leave it at that, smiles. As for fall, it is currently 78* in upstate/western NY--the leaves are starting to change though. smiles
ReplyDeleteI'm all for a cruise. So many wonderful places to see.
ReplyDeleteI've only been on one cruise (in 1988)but I just applied for my passport (I've never had one). It's time to do some non-car traveling again. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThe world is a wonderful place, we should all explore
ReplyDeleteThought I'd left a note.. whoa maybe I did hmmmm Well, thanks for joining us and I hope you join us again next week too! Great job with the tunes again! hugs HAPPY FALL!
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