falling into winter

Good Morning Relatives

it is fall here in Pipestone   the leaves are turning and letting go and the weather is in transition   this morning was spent separating the debris that was collected from the land and construction from the wood that is still usable   making two distinct piles away from the area where the snow cat works so that the driver has an easier time with pushing the snow in large piles without having to avoid too many things and also it makes the yard much tidier  

I built a wood rack outside the back door out of scraps of wood and steel  and am spending part of my new work money on wood for the winter  the stove is almost ready inside  we are waiting on the rubber boot for the metal chimney and then the last sections of chimney and the support will go on and it will be ready for firing and warming the house  

the wood I am buying from a family that takes care of two boys  their grandsons   their daughter had congenital kidney disease and passed away leaving the boys with no family  not sure where the dad was or is  it seems there are alot of single mothers and multiple single mothers in this town  and area  it is weird to not understand why this happens   what are the children learning ?   anyhow  the boys help the grandparents who take care of them cut and load wood  and I would rather my money goes to them than someone else who might have a nicer truck or do wood as a side line   it is important I think to make sure our resources go to those who benefit the most from them don't you think   ?     with this family like at my house every penny counts  and there are no frivolities with spending  the boys are respectful of their grandparents and listen and ask permission to branch out with thier actions which is respectful

it is nice to know that the small amount of money I can earn by working a little bit will go to heat not only my home but theirs  makes the work lighter

the grass is not growing any more  and the perennials are closing down and getting ready for the winter already the ground is tighter  it seems

the turkeys are back  they are making their rounds every day looking for water and food   it is nice to see them making their way around the property  

yesterday evening i heard the geese going over    

it will be a good winter for writing and beading and listening to the silence of the snow

best to you relatives as you ready yourselves for the season change

mb