Yesterday, something odd happened to me. I was walking through Walmart and at two different times I walked past two different women and when we made eye contact I smiled as a way to show just general friendliness but both of them curled their lips in disgust at me. It made me question my self worth. I wondered maybe it was the way I was dressed, maybe I was ugly, or maybe they thought I was creepy. It had honestly stuck with me but after reading Jason's post about rejection it really changed my perspective and made me feel better. That's one of the many beautiful things about our Society, we help each other in so many ways even by just posting an essay! I was dressed pretty averagely, a cap, Elvis t shirt, Wrangler jeans, gold and silver watch, and white Nike Cortez's which I think for fixing up hunting stands in the woods and a quick run to Walmart was appropriate.

Being outdoors is wonderful for your overall health. The Fall season is so wonderful to be outdoors. I’d love to hear what some of you have done so far or plan to do this season. I had the pleasure of visiting Morris Arboretum in Pennsylvania. It was a gorgeous October day and the Arboretum is stunning and expansive grounds. I got in a lot of walking steps and a lot of fresh air. I also got some great photos which I will share a few. Let me know (and see some pics) of things you all doing !

Apparently, this is a real thing. It's exactly what it sounds like. What do yall think?

Of all the things I wish I'd explored more in my 20s, art is another favorite physical hobby of mine. Paint Night events are especially fun. Nothing quite like a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other with a potential new contact to either side of you. Let alone the feeling when you look at what you just created. As with my pizza recipe post, this isn't just show and tell. It's show, tell, and encourage to do your own. I'll start with a very simple exercise that anyone can do, and the results are always mind-blowing. Go to your local Michael's or other hobby store, buy a pack of canvases (any size works, but best to buy in bulk... a pack is maybe $8-$15). As for paints, go to the acrylic section and look specifically for "spin/drip/pour". This kind of acrylic runs more easily, which is what you want. Buy anywhere from 2-6 colors or more, but for the purpose of this project, 2-6 work best. These are between $3-$12 per bottle (Amazon has good starter packs for around $15-$30). Don't worry about brushes. Get a plastic garbage bag, large piece of cardboard, paint tarp, newspaper, etc., anything you don't mind getting paint on. FYI, acrylic is water-soluble (but still best to wear old clothes or an apron). Spread the garbage bag/tarp/etc. flat on an even surface (coffee table works). Lay the canvas flat and centered on the tarp/bag/etc. No need to wet the canvas first. Just take one color at a time, and drip it onto the canvas. Drip patterns or even names or other words with it. One color, then the next, then the next, each time trying not to go over existing paint/aiming for blank spaces. It's okay if there are still gaps of unpainted canvas; goal is to cover about 80%-90% of it. Then, pick it up (keep it mostly horizontal) and slowly tilt it in different directions (while holding it over the drip area). Pay attention to how quickly the paint spreads and how the patterns start blending and curving around each other, and manipulate the movement of the paint accordingly. Do this from different angles until all the paint has spread over the canvas, and even down the sides.

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