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I’ve a Feeling It’s Not Sunday Anymore

Posted on November 9, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I really meant to make a Wrist to Forehead Sunday post yesterday, but once again, I was a failure.

This is a Wrist to Forehead pose.

Yes, I am in distress about failing to make a blog post about being in distress.  Additionally, it is Monday morning.  Everybody hates Mondays.  Well, I guess that is kind of a sweeping generalization.  Or maybe a truism.  I imagine there are some people who like Mondays.  These people I imagine say, “Ah, another week!  Another fresh start!”  Or maybe Monday is their day off.  I merely speculate.

Full disclosure: This is not where I walked.

I took a nice walk, clocking just over a mile and a half.  Only my ears were cold, because of the breeze.  I guess it is hat season again.  I intend to go swimming at the Y in Little Falls, NY this morning.  That will be healthy and sociable.  I do love my swimming friends.

Where I swim and keep meaning to check out the weight room.

I guess this is not the most attractive (pronounced a-TRAHK-tiv) building I could show, but it is better than the sight of me in a bathing suit.

I approach 200 words and have managed not to whine too much (or do I flatter myself?).  Will I have a Mohawk Valley Adventure today?  If I do will I blog about it?  These are the questions that intrigue me as I finish my Sunday blog post on Monday morning.  Once again, I thank you for tuning in.

 

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Hey, Pumpkin! Do Ya Feel Like a Turkey?

Posted on November 6, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Well, I did it again: missed a day of posting. So here I am Friday morning wondering if I should make a Non-Sequitur or Throwback Thursday post or drive on to Lame Post Friday.  I suppose it matters not. I will rattle on for 200 or so words, hit Publish, and hope for the best.

Did somebody say Thanksgiving?

I throw in a picture to pep things up.  I guess this is a Throwback Thursday, because this is from Thanksgiving 2024 when I got creative with my veggies and dip.  I especially like the turkey’s face.  Green olives make goo-goo-googly eyes.

Nope, nope, not done with spooky season yet!

This picture was in my Media Library that same month.  I saw this decoration on Facebook and was delighted to note that a neighbor had done it.  I should do that next year.  I have more laundry baskets than I need, although they are white.  Oh well I have a good ten months to ponder the dilemma (or dilenima, as some people like to pronounce it).

Not aging gracefully, are we?

I saw some rotting pumpkins on my walk yesterday and wanted to take a picture but was too intent on the exercise (for the mental health benefits).  I like when they mildew and get all black inside.  Perhaps I will get a shot of a good one today.

And now I am over 200 words (why did I almost type “feet”?) (must have been thinking about taking a walk).  If I can think of a punchy headline, I can bill this as a Non-Sequitur Thursday post.  There is always a chance I will make my Lame Post Friday post before the end of the day.  We shall see, and as always I thank you for tuning in.

 

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The Lame Day of October!

Posted on October 31, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Once again, I am posting Late and Lame, as I sit here not even that early (for me) on a Saturday morning with no Lame Post Friday blog post in mind.  I may be coming down with a cold, or my allergies may be particularly bad.  Who can tell?  Never mind my petty problems; on with the blog post!

Even Christmas dresses up for Halloween at my house!

I am actually not sure where this shirt is now, but it has worn away to the point where I dare not wear it myself.  This is a picture from some years ago.  Santa Claus currently has a scarf with silver skulls covering his Christmasy appearance.  Regular readers know I have sadly fallen down on my Halloween duties this year.  I went to a party yesterday at a friend’s house and had a lovely time.  I may put together another costume to participate in a Trunk or Treat down at Meyer’s Park later today.  No promises.  For one reason, if this is a cold and not just allergies, I had best keep it to myself.

He looks cheerful enough.

I don’t know where this vampire is, either, but isn’t he cute?  I am sure he is packed away somewhere and will make another appearance at a future October.  In the meantime, I am pretty much ready to get on to Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I will probably prepare for these holidays by taking a nap.

 

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The Lovely Lit Lounge

Posted on October 30, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

While I was at the Halloween Bazaar in Liverpool, NY last Saturday, I wandered across the street to the Liverpool Lit Lounge, a small independent bookstore that just happens to carry my sister Diane E. Young‘s books.  I should not say “just happens;”  Diane and the owners of the store made it happen.  Anyways, I have been wanting to stop in there, and since they sell coffee, it seemed like a good idea to make my way over.

Unfortunate shadow, but we can’t always help these things.

My sister said she has long admired the house the store is in.  The owners purchased it, fixed it up and are living in the upstairs.

I’ll need to get another shot from across the street so you can really appreciate it.

I did not look for a book to purchase, because I had to get back to my sister’s vendor table at the Bazaar, but I did walk around a little.  There are places to, you know, lounge.  If I lived in Liverpool, I would go to the store and write.  Regular blog readers know I do not do enough writing.  I mean to do something about that.

I draw your attention to Wednesday Wine Club.

I chatted up the owners as I bought the coffee, telling them whose sister I was.  Diane will be having a book signing there Nov. 21.  I encourage residents of Liverpool and the surrounding areas to attend.

The coffee was excellent.  The owner asked did I want her to leave room for cream.  I said no, I trusted her that it would be yummy enough without.  She assured me that it would be, and it was.

Liverpool Lit Lounge is located at 514 Oswego St., Liverpool, NY.

 

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I’m Just a Little Mixed Up

Posted on October 26, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I can’t quite decide if this is a Monday post or a late Sunday post.  I think I will go with late Sunday, because I do not have a real post in mind.  For one reason, my phone with the pictures in it is across the room, and you know how far away that can be sometimes (at least, some people are now rolling their eyes and huffing in scorn, but I know others are nodding their heads wisely in sympathy).  The phone is charging, and it really needs it.  When I returned from my far away adventures, I left my charging cords in the car.  Only I didn’t know it and wasted an inordinate amount of time searching again and again in the bags I had brought in.

“I know I brought the cords!  I REMEMBER putting them in a bag,” I wailed to myself.  And I just now realized I was spelling it “chords” like music.  In fact, it was music to my eyes when I found them (I know that is not really that expression, but I had to go with the play on words, you must see that I had to).

He’s saying, “Good grief, it’s almost Halloween!”

I throw in a picture to pep things up.  That vintage Santa Claus resides year round on the landing of my stairs.  Right now he has a Halloween scarf draped around him, after sporting my Kentucky Derby hat for a few months.  It reflects my mixed-up point of view, and life, that certain seasonal decorations adorn my house all year.

And I have babbled on for over 250 words.  Good enough for a placeholder post, I say.  Perhaps one more picture.

I put a spell on you!

The black and gold caftan is one of my go-to costumes.  Here I am being a silly wizard, but not for Halloween.  However, that is a story for a different blog post.

 

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Not Bizarre, AT the Bazaar!

Posted on October 25, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Alas, I did not make my Saturday blog post on Saturday, because I was too tired.  My activities were not scattered but rather concentrated.  I was at the Cozmic Cauldron Halloween Bazaar at Johnson Park in Liverpool, NY, trying to help my sister sell her books.

The beautiful author herself!

She concentrated on her murder mysteries rather than her romance novels, since it was a Halloween Bazaar.  I piped up with my opinions on the books while she told people about them.  One of the vendors told me I should come to her booth and help sell her blankets.  I had to laugh at that.  I can’t sell things!  When I was employed and had to sell things, I always flopped miserably.  It is all very well to say, “You didn’t believe in your product,” but I did!  I told people the good things about the products and how it would benefit them.  But let us not dwell on my sordid past.

Me, trying to fit in at the Halloween Bazaar.

Since it was a Halloween Bazaar, I dressed up in a costume.  If anybody asked me what I was supposed to be, I would have said, “Oh, just a common or garden ghoul.” It is my go-to costume:  Just find stuff in my house that looks a little wild.  The skull is not part of the costume; I had picked it up from Diane’s decor.  I think if I wear the costume to a party I have been invited to, I should provide myself with a skull to carry around. Props are so important.

You can find out more about Diane E. Young’s murder mysteries and romance novels at her website authordevy.com or at Diane E. Vetrone Young Author on Facebook.

 

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Help from Skeletons on Slacker Saturday

Posted on October 17, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

It’s going to be a Slacker Saturday and that is all there is to it.  I can’t even think of anything to say.  I can’t even bear to look at my phone to see if there are any pictures I have neglected to use.  Oh dear.

Somebody waiting for me to make a good blog post.

I think this picture was taken at an antique/second hand place that is now closed.  It is so sad to me when places I like don’t stay open.  At least I still have a picture of a skeleton to pep up a Slacker Saturday post.  And I see he is drinking a cuppa.  I have had a cup of coffee.  Perhaps another, or a cup of tea will pep me up as well.

A little color, for continued cheeriness.

I add another shot of fall foliage, because I am still reveling in the autumn colors.  I shall take a walk later, to enjoy more of it.  If I can manage to so bestir myself.

Can I roust myself out of the muck?

As you may have guessed, I am in something of a funk today.  However, it is early, especially for a Saturday.  I will try to get something done today, even if it is only to find some small bit of happiness on an October day.  I wish the same for all of you.

 

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Another Late Post, More Artwork

Posted on October 6, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

I was about to start this post, “I jumped out of bed all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,” which would not have been entirely inappropriate since I also write fiction.  I pondered whether I had dragged, heaved, coaxed, or wallowed myself out of bed, eventually concluding that this was not really the point.  The point is: it is Tuesday morning and I am doing Monday’s blog post.  My late posting habit continues.  Quick, throw in a picture to pep things up!

I try a different perspective

I remembered after I took this one that I do not know how to turn a picture 90 degrees.  I lead with this one because I feel it is symbolic of how my life sometimes feels like it is turning sideways.  Does anybody remember the independent films Sideways with Paul Giamotti and Thomas Haden Church?  It was hilarious, and wine was prominently featured.  I should watch it again  to see if it could teach me any life lessons.

The classics hold up.

I segue from my messed up life back to the Herkimer High School seniors’ artwork.  I was a little surprised to see Snoopy, but I guess Peanuts has never really gone away.  Batman, of course, is continually being reinvented.

Peace, among other things.

It is very nice to see the Peace sign still prominently featured.  And I guess that is a good note to end on.  The real reason I dragged myself out of bed (picked a verb!) was to finish my article on the Herkimer Town Board for the Daily Sentinel.  Then I hope to meet friends for a late breakfast or early lunch (I was not clear on which) Pellettieri Joe’s in Utica (yes, I know, I could call it Brunch, but I feel that is something you have on a Sunday. I don’t really know about these things).  I guess I can call this a writing warm-up.  Thank you for participating.

 

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The Seniors Are At It Again

Posted on October 5, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Well I am back to my old bad habits of posting early(ish) the next morning for the previous day’s post.  I had such good intentions yesterday (Sunday).  I sat down to make a poopy Wrist to Forehead Sunday post when I thought of taking a walk to pep myself up and make a Pedestrian Post.  Then I remembered the Herkimer High School senior had once again painted their parking spaces.  I could take pictures of that!  I set out in high spirits.

Maybe I’ll come back and take better pictures., especially of that one-eyed blob.

It felt so good to walk. This was a great idea!  Then I thought I should walk for two miles.  For one reason, my sister Cheryl wants to go see some trolls in Tupper Lake (cue jokes about dating prospects in Tupper Lake), and it is about a two mile walk.  I should be sure I can walk two miles.

A little better view of these two.

I went to the high school first, which my Garmin told me was about a third of a mile.  I tried to get pictures of all the painted spaces, but there was a car parked in one.  Also, as I tried to get more than one space in a shot, I don’t think I did justice to them.

Well, one does what one can after all.

My two mile goal had not sounded so bad, but my hip started hurting after one.  Oh dear.  It was such a difference from when I started out and it felt so good!  I decided to just go home.  But that little voice in my head kept nagging at me to go two miles.  As I got closer to home, I kept looking at my Garmin and pondering.  I went around an extra block.  And then I walked past my house.  I made it for two miles!  Yay me!

And then I felt too tired to make a blog post about it.  So I read a book, fooled around on Facebook, did a couple of puzzles in a puzzle book… And put off my blog post till just now.  On the brighter side, I am over 350 words and the post is more than just me whining about not making a post.  Additionally, I have several more pictures to share.  Will I make my Monday blog post on Monday?  A little uncertainty adds interest to my day.

 

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Am I a Blogger or a Mouse?

Posted on October 1, 2026 by mohawkvalleygirl

Looking through my phone in hopes of doing a Waste Not Want Not Wednesday blog post, I realized I never used the pictures taken at the Elks Lodge the day a few of us wore our Minnie Mouse ears.  Bonnie, the friend who bestowed the ears upon us, had brought some snacks, and Jack made ice cream drinks.  A number of members showed up for the ice cream drinks without the ears, although Bonnie did bring an older pair of ears she happened to have, in case anybody wanted to wear them.

I thought I looked cute.

I had just purchased the polka-dot skirt at a thrift store that afternoon.  The shirt I had purchased for the second performance of A Revolutionary Murder, my most recent murder mystery.  The socks, shoes, pearls, and purse were already part of my wardrobe.  I guess it’s the theatre geek in me that loves to get dressed up at any excuse.

I think we all looked cute.

And here are me, Michele, and Bonnie, the three Minnies of the day.  We enjoyed the drinks and the company.

Even Minnie likes to put her feet up.

I told everybody I was going to be Maxie Mouse, Minnie’s more fabulous cousin for Halloween, but that means I have to find a really flashy outfit to go with my ears.  Oh, you think I probably already have some glitter in my closet?  It could be!

At any rate, this must do for my Wednesday blog post.  This morning I wrote my article about the informational meeting I attended in Herkimer last night, so I have performed some writerly chores today.  However, I must get back to work on the next murder mystery.  And there is that novel I told people I was going to write.  I’d better stop mousing around and have at it!

 

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