Back to Reality (such as it is!)

My mind is swirling....Recently returned from a week-long trip to Lovely Las Vegas where I met up with son Phil and DIL Rachel. Walked miles around Interbike catching up on all the things I don't do, like bike and run. Acres of fun - really! Had a grand time with great company. Even completed a 1-mile fun walk in the desert heat! The week went by all too quickly.

The day after our return, I spent the day in the emergency room with my sister-in-law's mother. Everyone else was out of town so I got the call! On the upside, did get some stitching done.

Also upon return, played in a video poker contest on-line (videopoker.com) where, out of 2,340 players, I placed 34th! I'm thrilled because I couldn't get on to play all 5 days of the contest due to being super busy. This is a free site where I can play all I want, learn new VP games and practice my skills. Had I had the full 5 days, I know I could have done even better.

The very next weekend we were off performing at a Harvest Festival. The first day it rained just enough to be uncomfortable, the next day was hot and beautiful. Fun, in any case.

A performance of Mystic Predications, entertaining card readings, was well received at a private party in Santa Barbara. Potential for some good referrals there. Have another party coming up this next week, this time to the south, in Simi Valley. At another Harvest Festival last week I splurged for a new Ruana wrap - gorgeous blues and greens washable velvet - can't wait to wear for next Predictions.

This weekend prepping the house for Halloween. We'll actually be home this year! The saloon and costume shop are on display and pumpkins will be carved tomorrow. Have laid in a supply of gummy eyeballs, tart skeleton pieces and chocolate ears for terminology class celebration. Yum. Giving out toys, as always, to the door-kiddies. (saving the chocolate for me-me-me)

In and among preparing for school, two sessions of a new class (for me) and general stuff I'm back-logged on, trying to get a start on projects for Christmas and dad's 90th birthday, just around the corner. (what corner? where?) The smell of hot-glue fills my nostrils as crafts line up on the crowded table. I should be reading textbooks but I've buried them under fabric and ribbon. Maybe tomorrow.

Hoping to get my photos off my new camera so I can share them. Flash drive connection isn't connecting at the moment. Also have 35 mm film from Harvest Festival to process. Soon. Really.