October 1, 2025 a thought for today, Honeyed speech often conceals poison and gall. Danish Proverb

One of the uploads for yesterday was “a bridge”. This is one of the more current bridges in our area and found near the Ohio State University. 

The next upload was “yummy”. This is a  Coca-Cola float with chocolate ice cream. 

The last upload was “my choice” and one of my series of “touch of color”.

Life today. This is another of those days that I have been “winging it”. I have popped from one thing to another. This is one of those days I have “free” from due dates. The bulletin is done and ready to print. 

I had a few things to finish getting ready for my fur baby. The plan is, unless it gets changed again, Tami and I will be going to a cat rescue service to find a match tomorrow. I hope to go to church early to finish the printing then be back here in time to leave so that we can be there when they open or close to it. I have had a lot of help finding where to begin, Jessie, Lexie, Drew, Tami and Natalie have been my information and cheer leaders. 

The first upload for today is another of the “my choice” and another of my “touch of color” series. 

Here is another day that Brian said he would come to work on the drive way and didn’t come. Lowell is coming after work to get it done. He  wants to get it done before any change in the weather. All of the times Brian said he would and didn’t come have been a bit of a source of impatience for me. I believe people when they tell me they will do something.  I count on it in arranging my time and activities. So all of these days of promises and no shows have been a test of the patience. 

The weather right now is perfect. It was on the chilly side when I got this morning but has developed nicely into a gorgeous autumn day. It just realized again one of my personality oddities, the sounds of planes flying over and trains passing in the distance seem to give me a melancholy feeling during certain times of the year and certain time of the day, this being one of them. It seems planes are the culprit in the day time in spring and autumn and trains after dark, especially in the winter.

The next upload is “work”. This is one from my archives of one of the workmen on the West Broad street improvements. 

The word today is however.  I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act. Buddha.  Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable. Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield.  There is no work, however vile or sordid, that does not glisten before God. John Calvin.  We cannot be kind to each other here for even an hour. We whisper, and hint, and chuckle and grin at our brother's shame; however you take it we men are a little breed. Alfred Lord Tennyson.  Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others. Alexander Hamilton.  However big the fool, there is always a bigger fool to admire him. Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux.  So many have come to me that I might serve them, leaving me no time to think of myself. However, I assure you that I do feel deep down within me, God be praised. Saint Francis de Sales.  Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand.  Oh, the little more, and how much it is! And the little less, and what worlds away. Robert Browning.  How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct. Benjamin Disraeli.  We never reflect how pleasant it is to ask for nothing. Seneca. 

The last upload for today is “shadows in nature”. Since it is not winter here right now this is also from my archives. 

Article: I have visited this place many times over the years but not so much in a very long time. It is  amazing and beautiful place to visit. The title is “$35 Million Gift Will Transform Franklin Park  Conservatory’s Iconic Palm House”. Introduction (from Google search): Origins of Franklin Park - In 1852, the Franklin County Agriculture Society purchased 88 acres located two miles east of downtown Columbus as a site for the first Franklin County Fair. In 1874, that land was made the official grounds of the Ohio State Fair. Ohio Legislature passed a resolution declaring the site as Franklin Park and open for public use in 1884.Building the Palm House. Inspired by the City Beautiful movement, the city of Columbus built a grand Victorian-style glass greenhouse in the park. Known today as the John F. Wolfe Palm House, it opened to the public in 1895 as Franklin Park Conservatory. The park was a popular destination for the surrounding community who enjoyed its carriage paths, lake and boathouse. 2020 was the 125th anniversary of the opening of the John F. Wolfe Palm House and Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Visit the Conservatory to experience these historic glasshouses for yourself! The conservatory just got a large gift. They hope to use the money to complete a renovation and a the “Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse with the surrounding Wofle Terrace. The Palm House is one of six “surviving Victorian -era glasshouses in the country”. The article called it a “historic treasure”. It is in for a “major” make over.  The article went on to mention only some of the things that have interested the city for generations like hosting weddings and “cultural events”. There is also the “signature curved glass panels”, 50 unique palms “from around he world”.  It is said they are working toward a “development of an expansive urban oasis here” and make it “an internationally recognized botanical destination”. A grand opening for all of the renovations and updates is scheduled for the summer of 2027. Until then they will keep going as “one of Columbus’ most beautiful escapes.”

Its creamed chicken on biscuits for dinner. 

Joy