Tree Picking.

     First full day back in PA and the first thing we do this morning is to cut down our Christmas tree. Yes, it is somewhat late to be getting a tree, but it is always better late than never. Besides being late, we, more like my mother, brought the canine along. Don't get me wrong about him. I love the dog to death but it limits us to two people instead of three.
     We were able to load the tree atop our Santa Fe and was on the road in no time. About a mile down the road we took a turn a bit to sharp, and yes, the tree came off. Fortunately it did not come all the way off, but was holding on by one of the lines we used to fasten it to the luggage rack. Within minutes we were back at it again and home before we knew it.
     By mid morning we were back at home, all tuckered out and in need of a break. Now it is time for decorating.. but that is another task in itself.

Rain & Worms.

     Call me crazy but one thing I miss about Pa is that when it rains the worms come out. Not in NJ. I was on my way to class this morning and it was raining; ground soaked, puddles forming, the whole sha-bang. Yet there was not a single worm in sight. It didn't even smell like worms. It just smelled wet. 

     I was upset. Not that I find the smell of worms appealing, but it was still disappointing. It's these little things that make me miss good Ole' Strinestown. What I miss the most though is being able to see the stars. Here, there's so much light pollution its hard to see anything except and orange glow. Guess that's what I get for leaving the countryside and heading to the city.

Rain. Photo by KG