Ghoulish Photo Day

October is almost over and for most people that means their focus is off the pink ribbons and on to other colors and causes. I think this should give us pause. What is the significance of the pink ribbon? As you probably know, not every pink ribbon donates to Breast Cancer cures or prevention. The fact that painting the world pink for a month can seem alienating to people who suffer from other types of cancers - that should at least give us pause. All these things aside - I am happy to see the month come to a close. My sister stopped by today and said, "Do you know why these people in town were dressed in pink?" I did it was a "run for breast cancer". I am happy people have a cause they can get behind. I just wish it wasn't pink!

After our pink discussion my sister and I went out shooting pictures. We didn't really have a goal, per se, but we ended up taking Halloween/Autumn pictures. I wanted to add to my collection of Autumn pictures, but instead found myself eerily drawn to ghoulish things. We drove past houses with outrageous stuff on their lawns and I became eerily interested. I am giving you a copy of my most "ordinary" photo. If I have anything salvage-able I will post them. Something different...

Mostly I felt like laying in bed and recovering from the dental work I had done on Friday. I was surprised by how swollen I am and how painful this is to me. I guess the best thing I got from this is I see what I look like with a double chin and it ain't pretty. Ah, sweet motivation as I face the holidays. Must remember this image...must remember this image... cake? Nah, I'm good.

I continue to start each day with an attempt at prayerful meditation. Most days my mind just drifts, but, I think that's good because at least I am sitting still. When my mind starts drifting I remind myself I am focusing on one thing right now and I bring myself back. It helps and I think I am getting better at this process. Each day is a reminder to me that there is no destination and that this journey is in fact, my destination. I don't want to miss anything on my trip. So when worry gets me (money, kids, relationship) I look at my feet. Where are my feet - that's where my mind should be! It helps.

So for my new - today I sat at my family dinner table, I watched what was going on and I said NOTHING. For those of you that know me - that's really NEW.