Awakened to a bright, moonlit morning at 6am. Silver circle in the sky. The man in the moon peeking through the skylight, casting shadows. An early start to sly mischief on the Blue Moon of All Hallows.
the moon is officially full at 10:49 am
Awakened to a bright, moonlit morning at 6am. Silver circle in the sky. The man in the moon peeking through the skylight, casting shadows. An early start to sly mischief on the Blue Moon of All Hallows.
the moon is officially full at 10:49 am
Wednesday: Wall unit installed upstairs in 'loft' after picturing the transition back in May. The install will need a few touchups, including longer side doors next to the rad and replacing a cracked shelf. They'll be back in two weeks. I'm already finding the doors a bit of a pain when it comes to accessing my yoga gear, but this is a definite improvement as far as organizing space and increasing storage.
Grateful for my many blessings of family, friends, home, and health.
Due to Covid, annual festivities on the Hill were cancelled. Missed the Cowan clan feast and bonfire that have become a tradition these last few years, but also grateful for the memories of years past.
On Saturday, we decided to make an afternoon drive to continue the Thanksgiving weekend tradition of apple picking and watching the salmon jump in the Ganaraska. The fall colours were glorious. The weather was warm and skies overcast to saturate colour. Rob, Alex, Penny and I picked 20 pounds worth between us and sat in grass, enjoying a little picnic of sourdough bread, some cheese, chocolate, and a wee taste of single malt whiskey.
Sunday was gardening, a few hours of digging and raking to prep for winter. That night, enjoyed the fire in the chiminea, and the cozy glow coming from the house windows. Warmth all round. My brothers Dave and Mike joined virtually and the next day we met up in person to toast Thanksgiving with some of Mike's India pale ale he brewed from home.
Thanksgiving dinner on Monday with Alex, Penny and Rob was prime rib, mushrooms with white wine, garlic smashed potatoes, brussel sprouts and bacon. Also a fine Spanish red 2002 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión, a little past its prime but still round and delicious. Pumpkin pie for dessert.
My home office is in a state of transition, and so am I.
My secondment was to end January 20 but I was 'called home' again, as of October 19. While on the one hand, it's good to feel wanted, the return feels very abrupt.
I did appreciate the eight months, even though they didn't turn out quite as imagined. Covid compressed the timeline to centralize procurement for critical supplies and equipment. It was good to be "on the ground" to witness and be able to help make a difference even in a small way. In the process I learned more about the Ministry of Community and Children's Services and the important programs they support across the province. The departing manager thanked me for my contributions toward setting up a new branch and relayed positive feedback from my ministry point of contacts.
So.
Home again home again. The focus will be on service planning and role of stakeholder relations will be applied across all divisions in Ontario Shared Services, so will still be in touch with the Supply Chain crew and able to apply newly gathered insights.
I knew Harvest Moon was coming, and I knew it had passed, but I just couldn't see it in the sky.
Celebrated with a wonderful harvest meal on Saturday, of turkey and turnips and gravy. A nice long leisurely supper with Rob and Alex and Penny. No photos taken. Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Pre-thanksgiving thanksgiving.
Moon was full October 1 at 5:05 pm
illustration: wattpad