Fall Is Here

The day is dark and cloudy.  Rain is on its way.  I am greatful for the rain, but worry for those that live in the burn areas.  California is bound to have mudslides.  I ran out to cut more herbs before they get wet and soggy.  I have hung them out to dry.  The cool weather makes me want to bake.  So banana muffins went into the oven.  To help enjoy the muffins I made black tea with fresh ginger and a bit of honey.  It was delicious.

La Playa Fantastica!

Leonard and I went camping at Carpenteria Thursday and Friday.  The temperature was in the high 80's.  It was so hot I had to go boogie boarding.  On Friday, while boarding, I saw dolphins, a seal (we were eye to eye in the water), and a pelican, which dove right in front of me.  It was very exciting.  Lenny visited all Friday.  In the evening we went to UCSB and watched a Gaucho soccer game against Indiana.  It was a hoot.  The students are wild and fun.  They throw tortillas onto the field.  By the half time there appeared to be at least 100 tortillas on the field.  Camping in the truck is proving to be a great success.  It is easy to do at Carpenteria because you are next to the town.  If you want to get something you can just walk to the grocery store, the hardware store, restaurant, etc.  Leonard is an obsessive, compulsive planner, and I...am not.  So it works for the both of us.

I Finally Download iTunes

I don't have an ipod, but I downloaded iTunes on my computer.  Now, every morning I can listen to my newest, favorite song, "Heavenly Day (Live)", by Patty Griffin.  I also have a newest, favorite film on DVD, although, I don't think it is a new film, Dinner Rush.