Transitions, unwanted. . .

I'll start with the good part. The last of the hydrangeas now grace the inside rather than the outside, cut herbs are likewise indoors, though they won't last more than a couple of weeks, and we are nearly done with our Fall Closure chores. All that's left is to drain the irrigation, and roll up the last hose.

But. I had a computer emergency, which made me realize that I need to replace my beloved 9-year old ASUS. So much backing up (on an old-fashioned back-up brick, since I mistrust the cloud), and then the loss of my Adobe Photoshop Elements program. . . which is how I've edited and uploaded all of my photos, professional and otherwise, for decades.

I bought the program (note: did not Subscribe to it) in 2017. Had a receipt from the Adobe store in Amazon, as well as a serial number for it. When the directions for transferring it from my old computer didn't work, I spent a lot of time and 3 telephone transfers from the trouble shooters in India, before I gave up. This is, of course, what they hope you will do. Give up and subscribe to their latest and greatest.

So. This is to tell you that my photos may well look different from previous photos, and I am learning a new photo editing program. GIMP, an open resource program is promising, but all of my ease with the program are gone, so we'll see where this goes. The real issue will be studio shots of my work, since that's done in a photo booth that has a gradient backdrop, and not that much light. Oy. Well. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, while banging my head on various electronic issues, trying to figure out what to do with my parts-is-parts in Medicare, and closing up for the fall, a friend offered me some apples from a property that they are selling. I should have said "no", since I already have a number of Canned Things from my own garden, but I just couldn't resist. 

 These apples are a cultivar called Golden Russet. They are indeed russeted, with a rough texture that belies their delicious interior.

And while not sprayed, they are relatively clear of insect and disease. So applesauce first, and then it will be on to dehydrating a bunch of them. Between these and tomatoes, and the various jams, we will eat like kings all winter. If memory serves, we may even get tired of all of this preserved goodness. But for now, it feels like money in the bank. 

The computer issues will, no doubt, not be over, but for now, eating well is the best revenge.