I have been away. No, not really travelling but far away and seemingly for a very long time.
My friend Noche, the German Shepherd, was here for over a week and then she traded us for her own loving family. The day after she went home, our son arrived and we spent days talking – and talking – and talking. There was so much to catch up on that missing a minute was out of the question.
And then our oldest grandgirl arrived and guess what? More talking!
The blog got put on a back burner.
And while we talked, the leaves flew and covered the deck. The weather came and went and changed from very cool to cold. And finally, surprisingly today was almost balmy.
The deer have returned now that Noche is no longer barking.
And the house is oddly quiet minus the sounds of all those human voices
talking and talking and talking.
That’s the best way to have a dog – keep it for a few days, then send it home. Kind of like children!
Glad to hear you had so much fun. That’s much better than blogging!
Nancy
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Its good to talk. Especially when you haven’t seen family for a while. and then, My how time flys. Love the autumn views Dora.
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Well it sounds as if you had a lovely week enjoying company.
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I’m glad you spent some time with your son, grandgirl, and Noche. Priceless! 🙂
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That photograph is stunning, Dor! It makes me so homesick…but in a good way. 🙂
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xo
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I’ve missed your smiling posts but knew your son was “home.” Hope you had a wonderful visit. And the darn deer are ready to resume their former routines as well, I see.
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What a wonderful flurry of activity you have had, like the leaves swirling about the deck.
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Dorann it sounds like you guys had the best time with all your guests, best part is they came at different times – bet you had a nice long rest afterward. Love your opening photograph, it’s one of those iconic scenes that I could look at 24/7 and never tire.
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I get an odd feeling at the end of a people/activity marathon. Can’t exactly explain it. It’s part relief, part sadness and big part melancholy.
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Oh, you were away for the very best reason – spending precious time with your loved ones! 🙂
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How wonderful to have family to talk, talk, talk! But I am sure it is quiet when they left. Enjoy the almost balmy weather. It has been great fall weather for us.
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Don’t you just miss that companionship, Dora? I know there was a hole in my heart when our two grandchildren and grandpuppy went back home after visiting with us for four days. I’m sure, though, that the deer feel differently. 😉
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That is a great way to put it Judy – “a hole in my heart.”
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Lovely here too and it makes me want to get out and walk! 🙂
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Good visits like this one are hard to come by since the family live so far away.
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As always, you find the perfect words to describe a feeling that’s all mixed up with different emotions. Thanks Kate.
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Ha! You got that right Mary – about the long rest afterward. Last night I slept 9 hours and then took a nap midday today. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting my blog TinMan! I will check yours out too. You are right about the flurries of the leaves and people/doggy/activities being about the same.:)
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I’m just getting back into normal activities and one minute enjoying the quiet and the next wondering where everybody went. Thanks for missing me Barbara.
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Thanks Jill. You need to come for a visit.
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It was quite a crew who arrived in shifts and much fun! 🙂
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Thanks Rita. I got obsessed again with the view that’s the same but different all the time.
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You have a point there Nancy about having a dog you can send home! 🙂 I got my dog “fix” this time with lots of hugs and doggy slurps and love. Precious moments for sure. 🙂
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You need a puppy. 🙂
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It’s a vegetable soup of emotions.
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LOVE that the doggie & people visits made you so happy = made me happy reading about the joy you shared 🙂
MJ
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Nice post about beauty, love and connection!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful time talking and reconnecting with humans and dogs alike. I’ve been taking a break blogging as well…but no good “excuses” like you have! 🙂
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Sounds like a fun, busy time for you!
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Lucky you to have so much love spread out over such a length of time Dor. Seems to me when you family isn’t nearby you appreciate them a great deal more – but maybe that’s just me! Anyway, your photo is lovely. I kind of miss the fall leaves, but not the winter that follows them!
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Isn’t it lovely that we can experience different climates and geographic “looks” via our blogger friends? Glad you enjoyed my “Autumn” scene in this one Tina.
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I think we all need to take breaks for new perspectives…. and who needs “excuses?”
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Great analogy Kate!
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Oh yes…. oh yes….
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It sounds (and looks) like a lovely season – in so many ways. Whenever my siblings with children are in town, it is so quiet when they leave. (My dog naps for days. I need a nap myself. Children are exhausting! In a good way.)
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Sounds like very important family time. Happy for you~
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How wonderful for you to have so many visitors to enjoy!
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It sounds like you’ve had an incredible autumn–dog sitting, talking and visiting–What fun!
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I simply love this post for its warm humanity and love for those closest to us it communicates. Oh how I miss those long days/evenings of talking with my girl … still we make most of it when we can!
All the Best,
Daniela
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Thanks Daniela. You are so right about the love for those closest.
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Hard to believe we are verging on November!
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Thanks so much for visiting my blog Elizabeth and glad you enjoyed it.
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It is so lovely to catch up with your nearest and dearest, Dor. Those autumn leaves look just lovely ❤
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‘Tis truly a beautiful time of year here in Virginia. It vies with spring as my favorite.
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It sounds like you were living life to the full. Time is fleeting, always, so make the most of it.
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Yep, life was full with family and the pup and now it’s quiet but awfully busy preparing for the holidays.
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Dor, thanks for the “follow” today. Your website seems very inviting. You say you live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA now. Obviously you are familiar with Eastern Mennonite University where I went to college. My posts feature my life as a Mennonite in Lancaster County, PA but since have moved with my family to Florida.
I look forward to getting to know you.
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I too look forward to reading your posts Marian… and oddly enough, I grew up in Florida.
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