I am leaving this morning for Southern California to visit my kids and grandkids. I think my newest grandson has changed so much since he was first born. I always miss my three kitties more than they miss me I am sure. Then I hope to return home for an extended stay. Lots to do in the garden and house to get ready for fall and winter when I return. I also intend to do a post or two while I am gone.
I also took the brave (for me) leap and had my hair cut in layers yesterday. Still getting used to it as I had my hair one length for so long. It will always grow out if I decide the style is really not me. Fall always signals change.


i love cats with white feet. cutting hair is quite liberating, symbolic of something i think. enjoy.
Liberating and lighter. Now if I could just style it the way she did. Maybe I will just leave it curly.
Your hair looks lovely. A very feminine and youthful looking style I think.
My hair will soon be all white in a few years. I had to concede to that somehow.
I love layers, more bouncy (at least for me!). Safe trip…
I think bouncy spells young too!
Fall always signals changes for me. I can just feel it.
Love the new layered cut. Have a safe journey <3
I think there are other changes brewing too, but then this is my nature I think…change
You DO have beautiful hair.
And if your kitties are like mine, you will pay for leaving them. I end up apologizing for hours after my return. The price is worth the company and love that they give.
Enjoy your visit.
I miss them more this time than usual. I know they are fine, but I always obsess a little about them until someone returns, in this case my husband tomorrow.
Phyllis, I hate to be a me-tooer, but Me Too! I finally got rid of my all one length bob and asked for layers at my last haircut. I wound up with waves and curles that I am not very good at styling, so I am going for the “blowsey” look, or is that the “Oh heck, whatever” look? Your haircut looks a little better behaved than mine, I like your back view very much and want to see the front too. Your hair color is so gorgeous, like precious, fine spun metal. Each strand tells a story about your wisdom journey.
In your juvenile fabric print article, my favorite character is the wolf, of course!
And, as usual, thank you for your lovely thoughts and photo images to inspire my day and my artwork. You are a treasure. Love, Julia
Oh I am glad I am in such good company!! I washed my hair for the first time two days ago, and now I am wondering what happened to that hairstyle. Oh well. I guess I am like you. Curls and wisps are good. I can manage that. Basically, I am lazy when it comes to doing my hair. I am more of a wash and wear person. I like that kind of freedom from the burden of too much fuss. When I get brave, I will post a photo of the front. Maybe when I am holding my new grandson in a few days. Thank you, Julia for your sweet and caring words. xx
I love your new haircut! I cut my straight long hair when I left my flower child days behind and re-entered the world, sadder but wiser, and totally on my own, a newly-divorced woman at that time who felt more like a very lost little girl. Cutting my hair felt like a rite of passage. I often long for one long braid down my back, but the minute my hair gets a little bit longish, it drives me crazy and I cut it short again. I love the lightness of it. My hair is so baby-fine, it’s like dandelion fluff. Yours is just beautiful! xo Kari