October 1st

Aren't there just some months that you are happier than others to come?

For me, October is one of those months. And right on time, we got a nice cool front. I am not a hot weather person, maybe it's from living in Louisiana most of my life.

I remember so vividly something I did as a child and even a teenager - in my childhood bedroom. I slept in the top bunk, and my sister on the bottom. Well, we had this really big window that took up one wall. Remember those old crank-style windows? (Yes, they are still in the house today) Anyway, from my top bunk, I could crank that big window open, and every time we would get a cool front, I would open it. I remember breathing in deeply, the nice cold air. It was like everything was new and fresh. I loved it.

Same today - though thankfully I have modern windows!! I just love opening all the windows on cool days and letting in all the fresh air. I've always thought of it as sort of soul-cleansing. Of course it doesn't - but it feels a little like it!

Welcome October!!! I was ever so happy to flip my little blocks - to October 01.