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Saturday, October 31, 2020

ending of a month


 by Rain Trueax

 

 As  so many have said about 2020, I am saying the same thing about October. which ends today with Halloween. I've written about my health experiences throughout it, and have little more to add except I am glad that my problem appears to be nightshade intolerance. I can do something about it if I learn enough and am careful enough...

The bad part is nightshades are used in so many foods; so October has not been a fun month for me-- as we discover one after another the hard way. I am glad to see it go and hope from what I have learned, November will be better. Between that and the loss of a good friend, this will be a month never to be remembered fondly-- despite it being mine and my daughter's birthday month. Since I've never made a big thing out of my birthday, it was no loss on its sake. I won't say the same for the rest-- nor more details, which I am sure you don't want to hear.

So what can I say for a blog, when I want to stay off politics (will be so glad to see this season end) and have no idea where our country will be heading culturally? (hoping for the best) When you are laid low during a pandemic, not much exciting happens. Just getting through some days is enough. I know Halloween is a big deal to some folks but where we live kids don't come and our own kids and grandkids don't live close nor do they probably trick or treat any more-- if their state allows.

But then along came this sunset.  A video sometimes is worth making especially in a time like ours that can be upsetting. (Tucson Autumn Sunset)

Happy November-- I hope :)

7 comments:

Diane Widler Wenzel said...

Beautiful sunset and oh so tremendous an arrangement. Love it.

Rain Trueax said...

We especially need times of peace in such turbulent times.

Vagabonde said...

Your sunsets are glorious and ominous at the same time. We had some like this after Post-Cyclone Zeta passed here in Atlanta and I wish I had been able to photograph it.

Rain Trueax said...

they are both for sure.

Joared said...

Lovely sunset and music. I do hope this new month will be better for you than October was. I patiently await some resolution of current life challenges as I'm sure you do, too.

Rain Trueax said...

Well, unless something new crops up (and with old age, that's always possible), I do understand better the nightshade issue and it's unlikely to make me sick for a while at least :). When I just can't resist a tomato in a hamburger-- like 6 months from now lol

J said...

What stunning photos of your sunset!

I know some people develop horrible reactions to nightshades, and that they are very hard to avoid because a. they're delicious! and b. they're in SO MANY THINGS. I'm so sorry they are giving you grief. Sending healing thoughts your way.