Acupuncture and violin strings

Today was an interesting day..... It began by going for an acupuncture treatment for my arthritic hands. Can't say how it is so far, after only one treatment. But I have great confidence.

Then in the afternoon I had my violin lesson. Someday I may be ready to play in public. I am doing a lot better now that I figured out how to read music. After piano lessons as a child I learned to read music the way a piano is set up. A violin is very different..... but was happy that I finally figured it out. It was really like the light came on.

Now I just have to figure out how to keep the bow on the proper string and prevent the screechs.

And now I am hopeful that the acupuncture will help me get better on the violin.

A Colorful Family Weekend

It was a wonderful holiday weekend for us. The weather was terrific, cool in the evenings, warm in the day time and autumn foliage was at its peak everywhere we went.
This weekend was the family gathering and celebration for daughter's marriage and open house at her new home. We drove up I-81 to Syracuse for the event. What a colorful ride, the fall colors were everywhere so the three plus hour drive gave us a nice fall foliage tour.
It was like a family reunion with my sister and husband, both our children, several grandkids and my husbands sister, husband and her granddaughter. Talking was constant. Food was marvelous and continually consumed and we were able to watch a Red Sox game (even if they did lose). I was so glad to meet so many of our daughters friends including a couple whose blogs I read often.
And to top if off we were able to go to the Syracuse Regional Market on Sunday morning and find some great items. Love, that place.
We were sorry to leave but have wonderful memories. So glad everyone could get there.

And the ride home was another fall foliage tour.... NOT BAD

Oh what a beautiful morning

Here is the view across the street from my house.... Fall is coming.... but not all the way. I love this time of year when the trees begin to turn.

Red Sox wins game one of ALDS

So there is happiness at our house and at my daughters house and in Boston in general.

Cats Like Salad Too!!

My cats are indoor cats so don't get to try out grass.... but I heard it might help, especially my long haired cat........... I looked up "Cat Greens" on line, followed the instructions and here is the result. My longhaired cat.... Spooky.... loves them so that is good. The shorthaired cat has no interest.

You need to get bulk grain...... Barley, flax seed and wheat berries, plant them and when they get to be about an inch tall you can put them out for the cat.
I found all the grains at the health food store.....

Here is a link to the actual way to do this....
http://www.10news.com/lorensfieldnotes/11013890/detail.html

The first batch I made got moldy.... so I redid.... this time I made sure there was drainage in the bottom of the pots. I put little pebbles in the pot before adding potting soil. This has prevented the mold so far.....

A SAD, SAD DAY

I just heard that Paul Newman died yesterday. He was my favorite actor for years and years.
And I always loved the fact that he and Joanne Woodward were still together after all these
years, unlike so many Hollywood stars. Of course he lived in Ct. rather than Hollywood, maybe that was why.

Here is a link to the story I read.....

A Big Change of Pace

From reading my past blog you may know we follow NASCAR and have been to some races. But last night we headed to a track where careers for NASCAR could actually start. This is where the very young begin..... several were just 5 years old. Though there were oldies too who just like to race.

We went to the Greenwood Valley Action Track It was a bit of a drive over a lot of back roads but thanks to Map Quest we found it easily.

We got there a bit early and managed to see all the practice runs, all of the heats and several of the feature races. We didn't stay for all the the features but enough. The track is dusty and you can smell all the gas fumes..... But it appeared that all the drivers and families were having a great time.

The food was pretty good too..... Cheeseburgers, Chili dogs, fries and some really terrific ice cream. We left a good bit of money in the concession stand but it was worth it.

Don't know if we will go back to this track but may try some of the others in our area. It is a fun way to spend an evening.