Southern California doesn’t get to see Fall too often. It took forever for cooler weather to kick in and then even then, one day would be cold and the following day would be eighty-five degrees. Yesterday, we had rain.

This was the view from my back patio yesterday:

This is a tree in the side yard. It’s just starting to change color:

This is a tree in the front yard. It’s on fire! It has never been this color before:

So as you can see, what little Fall we get, we get pretty excited about.

As for today, I am feeling blue. Went to the dentist yesterday and found out that I have to get a crown. There is also something wrong with my left eye. I have the week off but I decided to make today a “woe is me” day just so I can get it out of my system. I know there are others out there with much bigger problems but the eye thing is not allowing me to read so I’m sure you understand why it affects me. I have all this time to read, but can’t because of my stupid eye. It’s probably nothing. I take this one medication that sometimes causes my eyes to dry out if I don’t drink enough water so that’s probably what it is, but it bugs me nonetheless.

Anyway, I am off to tidy up the house and then maybe take a nap. Later, we’ll get a bite to eat and maybe, just maybe we’ll settle in to watch Prometheus. Did you see it? You think The Girl (9) can handle it?

I just got back from doing my grocery shopping. It’s one of my least favorite things to do. Especially when I have extra stuff to buy (think Thanksgiving). I had trouble finding my gluten-free stuff but I finally found what I needed. Now I just need the fresh produce and the turkey and all will be right with the world again.

Last week at Williams Sonoma, I picked up this ridiculously expensive gluten-free flour so I am going to attempt to make dinner rolls this year. I really miss rolls at Thanksgiving. I got the recipe from Martha Stewart and this Cup 4 Cup flour is supposed to be just like regular flour so we’ll see.

So far, I haven’t done any reading. I hope to later today. That’s what happens when I make reading plans these days. They go right out the window! I did spend a nice evening with family last night so I’m not too upset about it.

On the weather front, it’s finally cool here! It got down to the 30’s last night and I froze all night long because we didn’t set the thermostat. The trees are finally changing color and it’s just gorgeous out!

What are you doing this weekend?