Posting yesterday was impossible. Our server would not connect us to the outside world so we were captive in our little town. Rocky and I had plans to visit friends at the Lake of the Ozarks so we were on the road early. The overcast sky broke away to a bright sunny day which made the leaves parade in magnificent beauty. New England gets much credit for her fall foliage…..and rightly so…..but southern Missouri is not to be denied. She is one gorgeous gal when it’s time to show her colors.

We had a wonderful visit with some old friends of mine and Rocky’s delight was a little dog they added to their family. A two-year old Shih Tzus, named GiGi. She was a bundle of energy and cuteness all wrapped up in one little fur ball. Just adorable. She wore herself out loving everyone and performing for us.

Today, Becky, Rocky and I head to Springfield for the day. It is our opportunity to once more enjoy nature’s paint pallet. I leave you with a thought for the day…..and I hope wherever you are that your world is beautiful.

BUILD A BETTER WORLD

God said, “Let’s build a better world,”
and I said, “How?
The world is such a cold, dark place,
and so complicated now,
And I’m so afraid and helpless,
there’s nothing I can do!”
But God in his wisdom said,
“Just build a better you!”

Anonymous

Until tomorrow,
Essentially Esther