This is a photograph of a pumpkin that I grew in my front cottage garden many years ago. It had a fairy tale look to it, and was quite beautiful. It added a lot of charm and whimsy to the entrance of my home. My house is old fashioned and small, and that pumpkin was so big. Unfortunately, one of the neighborhood children stepped on its vine. She was reaching for the fence, and trying to get a better look at it. The vine was killed, and the pumpkin stopped growing. Oh well. After that, I planted my pumpkins in the backyard, safe from little feet. Everyone kept asking me when I was going to plant pumpkins again. They are really something special.
This photograph is of my little brothers and I, when we were quite young. I believe we were age 7, 3, and 2 at the time. It really brings back memories. I remember struggling to carve that jack o'lantern, and a couple of the teeth falling into the center of the pumpkin. I was very disappointed. I didn't understand how to carve around the upper teeth with a knife. My dad helped us. They look really cute to me, now. My friend Marcus Galante did some color work on the photo for me. The original photograph is very old and blurry, but I love it. It's tiny and square, and it says Kodak on it. My mom took it, and it reminds me of her.
Today I went to the gym and had a terrific workout. I used to go regularly. I bought a two year membership at Costco. It felt really good to use the machines again. I love the feeling of building strength. I find I'm a much happier and more positive person when I do consistent exercises that challenge me. I love the machines. They remind me of my early days as a gymnast. How about you? Do you have a regular exercise routine?
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