THE DAY AFTER ...

Hall & Oates - me & Mrs Jones

[via FoxyTunes / Hall & Oates]

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend - I know I did! My 'hunting hubby' did, also! September 1 was opening day for hunting season our area. 'The Boys' worked hard getting the fields ready, putting corn out, repairing - replacing - moving stands around for optimum sighting of the deer. They are up at 4:00 am and on their way to the 'scene' by 4:30ish. It is an all day event on opening day... morning hunt, lunch break for something great cooked by 'one of the boys' and then back to the stands in the afternoon. It was great fun and hard work, but it was enjoyed by all ... even though no one 'bagged' a deer! There will be other days to try again and my 'hunting hubby' will be out there every free morning or afternoon he can work into his schedule. As for me, I'll be plugging away here at "Life after SAHM" writing and sharing with all of you what, how, where, and when wonderful things are happening at our place ...

What is it with HUNTING?

The hunting season started in September, I think. If you asked my hubby, he could tell you to the second of the day it opened. It is the absolute love of his life! Am I jealous? I was. I now realize it is his form of seeking a space to relax, renew, and connect. I am not jealous. How could I be ... look at the photograph; There is no competition; There is peace, tranquility in that photograph. So, will someone explain to me how anyone can actually take the life of such wonderful specimens of nature? I find the relaxation of being in the outdoors and watching these animals to be completely true; however, I still struggle with the next step of watching and waiting for "the KILL". Our freezer is full. We have given meat away. We have taken the deer to others to have it processed for their freezers. Killing for food no longer applies. Has it now become for the JOY of the KILL? This bothers me. Does it bother you? Or are you able to justify the "sport"? Let me know what you think. I find it is pulling me in two different directions at the present time. Help me to figure out ... What is it with HUNTING?

A Busy Week

Wow, one more day until Friday ... this week has flown by! Lots of activity in school, at home, and among family members. For me, AIU, has kept my focus all week. Algebra for a 58 year old is either a joy or a curse ... for me a CURSE! This is week three(3) of a five(5) week course (online college moves quickly), and I am still working on the assignments for week ONE(1) ... this is NOT a good thing. I have a tutor lined up for the weekend - I hope it is not to late. Each course has a group project, also. My Algebra project is due during week four(4). PANIC has set in. Now, Algebra, is not my only course this session; I also have Computer Systems Management. Thank goodness, this is a course I understand. I am doing really well in this one, an A, and current with all assignments. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Child number four is busy working on her thesis for her senior year, taking care of her cat, Rowan, and working part time at Lens-Crafters. Child number two flew today to visit child number four for six days. She has decided to make a career change and is taking advantage of this time to visit her "little" sister. Should be a good time for both. I hope so. Child number three is in nursing school, recovering from thyroid surgery, works part time at the hospital, and celebrated her second wedding anniversary on the 22nd. Child number one is cheering on the Red Sox while running her company B G W E, which can be found h.e.r.e. Of course, Hubby, can be found in the woods hunting deer, enjoying the beauty, and the quiet! He is quite a hunter; I am very proud of him! BTW - Happy Birthday! Like I said; busy, busy, busy. I left time for all of you, though, did I not? Now, I am so glad all my ducks are in a row!