at odds
A squirrel scampers across the patio’s tabletop before stopping to blink at the trio through patio door.
Thalia pulls foil for a peek at the peak.
Nią scowls. “We’ve only just finished breakfast.”
“Ahhhhhhd?” Thalia pops the candy between her lips.
“We’re doing our best —” Nia growls, “— to do our best!”
Thalia shrugs. “Thihhhh-sss izzz my best.”
Calliope rests her face on her palms and embraces her skill. “Well done Tal. Sweet tooth satisfied… now we can get to work without that… distraction. Nia… What’s first?”
Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat.
~Audre Lorde
Jesus lived a life that was full of joy and contradictions and fights, you know? If they were to paint a picture of Jesus without contradictions, the gospels would be fake, but the contradictions are a sign of authenticity.
~Paulo Coelho
A note from LoveLetterist:
My travels these days are populated with cornstalks, chrysanthemums, pumpkins, and skeletons. Waukesha county is awash in festive fall creativity.
I display only the few items pictured in today's photo -- favorites that made my downsizing cuts.
Are you a holiday decorator?
Not so much?
Here's what's super awesome...
You get to choose!
Have you used the iPhone feature called Stickers, which you can make using your own images. Perhaps they capture the aroma of freshly baked apple tarts? 🙃