My sisters and cousin Winnie came today. It was Mike Sneed’s first time driving curvy hiway 7! He drove it like a NASCAR pro. Sigrid’s Zeta’s were celebrating their Founders’ Day at the Russellville Depot. Cousin Winnie is a Zeta, too, so she and Sigrid are sisters and cousins! I am blessed beyond measure. Best sisters. Best cousins. Plus my sweet Siggie🍓
My Red Maple has only a few leaves clinging, but now wild Goldenrod is the star of my morning walk blooming brightly. Sumac has put on its seeds. These seeds are ground into a prized spice in India! Should I try to make some Sumac tea?
Maples are turning red but leaves are falling fast! There are 7 types of maple trees in Arkansas. Sugar maple, black maple, big leaf maple, box elder maple, red maple, silver maple, and striped maple. My grandmother’s name was Gertrude Maples! The name came about by “living near maple trees”. Maples’ Motto: Non vi sed virtute! Translated: By force and prudence. I think it means one would use force but would proceed cautiously! I guess plan your attack and carry it out so you succeed.
Isaw these two when I took my walk. They try to freeze and think it keeps me from seeing them.
Ada’s brother and sister are so much older than she is that she has to play by herself at home. She has a big imagination and sometimes the friends she talks to are invisible. I think she is teaching Darlene something here. A word that describes her is happy!
Today I walked in the fog! Fog reminds me that all of life is not black and white.
