an autumn peek around our Family Home...

in the shadows,

nature colours our world...

lovely hard kaki

"volunteer" aloe

a lonely soft kaki
our late crop of oranges

victim of the wind,

now fireplace ready

It's hot & dry, the wind is fierce, & fires surround us

Our Family Home is smoky, but safe.

We count our blessings.

Into the west...

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Basic Rules for Daily Living

~ a list we have posted in the kitchen:
1. If you open it, close it.
2. If you turn it on, turn it off.
3. If you unlock it, lock it
4. If you break it, admit it.
5. If you can’t fix it, ask for help.
6. If you borrow it, return it.
7. If you value it, take good care of it.
8. If you make a mess, clean it up.
9. If you move it, put it back.
10. If you use it up, replace it.
11. If it belongs to someone else,
get permission to use it.
12. If you don’t know how to operate it,
find out how.
13. If it’s none of your business,
don’t ask questions.
14. If it’s your responsibility,
get the job done.
15. If someone needs help,
try to lend a hand.
16. Find your genius, your passions,
your strengths, and live your life
with pride & courage.
17. Count your blessings. Always.
18. Turn that frown upside down.
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Our priceless 85 year old Family Home

We have a very old Family Home...

with a pool, an orange orchard,

and a plethora of priceless memories...

... where else could we take an October swim?

...and play to our hearts content

...or explore, & imagine what could be

...in a magical garden

...or behind a secret door

Oh no! time to go...

don't worry, we will be back for more!

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