Home.

It started with chick weekend. Then it was about the early fall snow. My sister's birthday party. And our kitty.

Homesick.

We're just about at the halfway point. Life is pretty calm. (Except we did go to the Dr. Who exhibit last weekend--pretty fun.) My work days are way too quiet. There are more rainy days than clear now. (Although the last two days the sun came out for about an hour before sunset.) The electricity went off for a couple of hours tonight on OUR side of the street only.

I think this will be my only depressing entry. I miss my family, my friends, the cat, South Bend, the dryer, the car, having control over my life, speedy services. It's kind of an up and down thing, and I look for it to fade soon.

Because...our neighbors from NM will be here this weekend. Starting next weekend, a week in France, most of it in Paris. The Louvre!!!! Greg's mom and cousin the week following that. Planning some kind of Thanksgiving with friends here in November. And then it's about getting ready for Christmas. A quick trip to Scotland, and return. Then the flight home.

I've made a friend. Her name is Elaine and she cracks me up. We sat in the cafe yesterday discussing church business (she works for the church, as well) and laughing. It was very good.