I want some coffee!

 ... and I have the proof. It's our first freezing temperature for this Fall 2024. Time to get out the Long Johns! Oh... and it's a 'new moon'. Check this from a couple mornings ago. Yes, up for my walk before dawn (your laughter is rude!). Just in time for Halloween. (Almost a) New Moon- 29 Oct 2024 Life in the fast lane that is SKP Saguaro Co-op in Benson, AZ. And in keeping with the arrival of October it appears the snow birds are starting to return to the park (without the snow birds there would be no SKP Saguaro!).

... is much like watching grass grow. For those stimulated by change it's probably not too rewarding. And this year is more of the same but exaggerated. On the bright side there have been a few nice sunrises to enjoy as I plod around the park pretending I'm awake. I can make it about 1/4 mile then I have to stop till the cramps in my hip subside, then I stomp along like everything is 'peachy keen'. Mmm... to non-octogenarian readers, 'peachy keen' is like 'just fine' but with a sarcastic bent. I can think of several more self explanatory word choices but I'd probably offend someone. And, just so I don't look too conspicuous standing in one spot like I'm waiting for a handout, I get out my phone and pretend I'm reading a new text message or checking my BBC News feed. I'm living in a place with people much like myself so I'm probably not fooling anyone but it's what I do. Getting the phone out is also an opportunity to point one...