Where has October gone?

Today is Halloween. It's also a month ago, tomorrow, that I posted with the resolve - again - to post more regularly and rekindle many of my virtual friendships.

Why have I not?

The answer is as complicated as it is simple: life.

Since the beginning of the month, I've been in a bit of a maelstrom: that first week saw two funerals. B's demise still seems surreal.

Then there's been the weather: rain, rain and more rain. It's been good for the garden.

But the cold not so good for me.

Then, somewhere in the middle of this, dear friend of 25+ years and her son came for the weekend which saw 13 of us for a braai on one evening and 5 for dinner the next. All with my usual weekend duties in between.

Then, this week began with yet another storm and rain. I had to go out and between the going out and coming home, took off my specs so they didn't get rained on. And lost them. In transit, I thought. I looked everywhere, including in the car. Twice. I sought help from another pair of eyes. She looked in the car. Moved seats, looked under and over. Everything.

Nothing.

Until I went out later that day:

Losing and finding things - I'm not always sure what - seems to be the theme of my life over the last while. Bear with me as I work them out.

Until next time
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa

Photo: Selma
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