Day 270 -- busy commercial day

This was a busy day, filled with many things that other people do on weekends. The day was sunny and warm -- a glorious fall day that held that bit of summer in it. While some weekend house and work chores were completed, I spent the afternoon out and about.  I went to a few stores to pick up some essentials. The highlight of the day was spent at our local fall art and craft show and sale.  I managed to purchase some items for Christmas gifts. There were some great spices and sauces that I got for my kitchen, too. All were made in the region, so have that wonderful local feel to them. One item involved re-purposed silver flatware -- made by the daughter of a neighbour <smile>. I love the ability to choose things that fit my environmentalist ideals. <grin> In the evenings yesterday and today, there is an outdoor art show on Main Street. Oktoberfest celebrations are underway in a couple of communities, local pubs are having musical theme nights, and a quilt show was held just outside town. On campus there are 3 or 4 soccer games and a football game over the weekend. As well, the fall film festival begins this week. Way too many things for one person to get to, so I have to be selective.

I've often wondered why it seems that there is little happening for weeks on end and then everything is happening at the same time -- that 'it never rains but it pours' sort of thing. It makes participating rather difficult as I find that there are many things I'd like to attend but just can't get to them all due to overlapping event times and lack of energy -- and the lack of time due to work commitments. But, it is wonderful when the weather, schedule and personal interest converge allowing me to enjoy an outing.

The song for today comes from the lovely sunshine I was able to spend time walking in today. Enjoy!

Sunshine on my Shoulders -- John Denver