As I was pulling on some flannel pajama pants this morning, I decided I'd write about summer's end, yet again. I want to say that I love autumn. My birthday always occurs during peak foliage season, and when I was growing up I thought the whole foliage thing had been designed for me. Now I'm older and I know that it was designed for me. Seriously, autumn, fall whatever you call it is my favorite season, and I know it's here in central New York by some welcome (and some not-so-welcome) signs. Since fall is election time, I'll combine the two and come up with a list of how I know it's fall and election time:
1) I was pulling on flannel pj's at 6:30 this morning.
2) When Linell and I walked yesterday, red leaves scattered the lawns of some yards.
3) I have 25 Barack Obama posters in my car (anybody want one?)
4) In my inbox this morning were messages from my new friends, Michelle and Joe. When Joe first wrote me the other day, the salutation read "Murphy".
5) I got out my rake to rake up some grass trimmings and left it out because I'll be using it on leaves soon enough.
6) I put on a sweater (cotton) to sleep in last night because I couldn't find any winter pajamas.
7) Some democrat is giving a speech in Denver every time I turn on the tv.
8) I am avoiding the tv (and radio) because of 7 above.
9) Related to 6, I'll be getting out my winter clothes this weekend.
10) As I write this, I'm sitting under two blankets, still wearing said sweater.
I can't tell whether I'm complaining about autumn in this list or not, but I know I'm complaining about the election. I am so sick to death of the whole thing that I can understand why people don't vote: they're just too tired by November. One of my friends said that we really have to work hard between now and the election, and I understand that. But I just wish it were done.
Well, I feel better now. I can concentrate on going to work to teach 44 freshpeople and make them smarter and make the world a better place. I just added the last part because I like people to think that's what I do. If anybody out there wants to share observations about autumn, the election, or anything else, please do. How do you know it's turning fall where you live? Do you like it? How about election years? Do you think they're exciting? Joe and Michelle, you're out of this one. I think we know how you feel.
I'm still looking forward to peace group retort suggestions. Thanks, Jess; you're a hoot. As for the restayouse, whatchu got?
Peace Out Y'alls
wouldn't it be nice if mine weren't parked in the snow?
yikes
My Pops, Vinnie Murphy
who'd a thought 97 could be so cute!
the Moms, aka Catherine Murphy
is my mama adorable, or what?
Mark Doty
Portland Santacon
Manda and me on Thanksgiving
trying not to crack up too much. I gotta say I love my family.
It won't look like this
He da man, oh yeah!
too bad his last book sucked
This?
Or This?
You decide
Better Days
My hero
She's cute, but she's nuts!
nice segueway, huh?
My Hero
I am
- Patricia Murphy, a resident of
- the Village of Clinton, New York, United States
- I'm a college writing teacher and graduate of Idaho State University's soon-to-be-defunct Doctor of Arts Program. I write poetry and read it sometimes at local venues. I like nice people, no matter what their age, race, orientation, whatevah. I don't want to embarrass anyone, but I have the most wonderful boyfriend in the world.
Yeah, this guy wasn't there
Astroland
Utica Erie Canal Fall
This is what I have to look forward to
Utica Winter
And then this . . .
Gotta Love Summer!
chillin' at D's house, minus the glasses
Jeez!
Can you believe I gave birth to these two?
Clinton, NY
town square
1 comment:
How you know it is Autumn:
1) College starts and people start to ask if you are going to help them move in.
2) Walmart lengthens the back to school section to about ten aisles and you can no longer find the Stationery aisle or the gift wrap.
3) Halloween decor goes up in front of "ambitious" (or obnoxious) people's homes. Including the 10' blown up Homer Simpson dressed up as a vampire.
4)I can no longer wear flip flops everywhere. If it has rained, flip flops are officially out of the wardrobe selection.
5)The one "emergency sweater" has miraculously grown to twelve, and I am thinking about getting a couple more.
6)I don't really have any qualms about cooking in the house because now I can enjoy the warmth. I actually look forward to cooking dinner inside for once.
7) The pool gets covered and closed.
8)You watch the news and "Bus stop Buddy" is wearing a parka and mittens.
9) Ads for new series are popping up on the TV and you actually set reminders cause you know you will forget later.
10) The Halloween section has opened up in every store imaginable, and it is already half sold out.
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