Summer is over and Fall is here. Though last night was a night of terror from ole’ Miss Summer. She was reluctant to leave us as she brought a terrific storm to us at 10 pm and lasting til midnight. I was honestly scared, thinking it was another earthquake like we had in March of 2020. Hearing the loud wind rush like a freight train and the rain pound our windows horizontally was frightening. It hit our house with such force. The thunder quaked and the house shook, as though an elephant stampede ran into us. The lightening crackled, the room and sky lit up, and I hid my head under the covers. All this went on and my husband slept through it all. Go figure. Summer, take your scorching heat and be gone. I love you, but if you can’t play nice, then I don’t want to see you again til next year. I welcome you Fall and all you have to give.

We only have a few more markets to go. I am looking forward to this weekend and then October. Also, we have a few more camping trips planned. The leaves are just starting to turn color and I can’t wait to be in the mountains to enjoy them.

September is back to school month for most kids. I find myself immersed in new books to read and new stories to write. Who says school is just for kids? My little love bug, Tuco, is in school to learn how to be a great dog one day. He is studying his generals right now. He’s conquered the “sit, stay and come” commands pretty well, as long as there is a treat in my hand and lots of praises that is. lol.

I have to brag a little bit about an accomplishment I achieved this month. I got my first “By Line” published in a magazine! Mary Jane’s Farm Magazine accepted my story about my grandmother and the Millstone, New Jersey Post Office. If you get a chance to read it, I would love to hear from you. The issue is the Oct/Nov 2022 issue and my story is on page 25. I know of a few places that carry it; Barnes and Noble Booksellers and Walmart have them. Just saying, I’m on cloud nine!

This will be a short one this time. I hope you are all doing well, staying safe, and enjoying life. Til next time, God bless.

Skip’s mom, Cb