September. Today, being the first day of meteorological autumn - my very favorite time of the year - and an absolutely gorgeous day: warm temps with no humidity, bright sunlight and the Friday before 2023's Monday Labor Day -
At least ten years ago, I joined Shimelle Laine and scrapbookers from around the world document something learned daily, during the 30 days of September. I decided to revive the practice and document what I learned each day this month. It's always a good thing to pause and take stock of one's learning …or lack thereof.
Today has been absolutely gorgeous: Sunshine, blue sky, temperatures in the mid 70s and low-to-no humidity ~ the perfect invitation for a walk to my favorite resting place: the Franciscan Monastery, about a 14 block walk - if I take a particular route (hold onto that thought: it's a critical piece of today's learning experience). I decided that I'd first walk to Zeke's, the coffee shop about a mile from home for a pumpkin spiced latté. I learned that I was a few days ahead of their schedule - PSL not available til next week. C'est la vie; LSNED. I ordered a different concoction, a tad sweet but tasty. I drank most. LSNED!
I arrived at the Monastery tired, ready to sit for a spell. My walk turned out to be longer and farther than I anticipated - I'd taken a wrong turn that led me to a dead end street - so I had to back track my steps. As many times as I'd walked to the Monastery, I'd never started from the coffee shop. LSNED!
Once I arrived, I sat for a while, enjoying the fresh air; trees, reaching high to the sky; squirrels playing tag and butterflies, flying high. I might have stayed a tad longer but looked at my watch and realized I needed to start home. My lawn care service was scheduled to arrive shortly around 3 PM. I arrived home to find them busy cutting the grass.
Wonder what other new things I'll learn this month. Are you planning to LSN this month?
Cheers~
PS. The class is no longer offered but there are plenty sites to visit if you want a broader view. Just search Shimelle and Learn Something New.
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