AUTUMN SMELLS!

In the fall, it seems the smells are stronger than any other season.  The spices are so strong.  Witches Brew is something we can all make and use in our homes during the fall and following is the recipe: 

Witches Brew

1 apple

1 orange

1 lemon

2 T whole allspice

2 T whole cloves

4 cinnamon sticks

Slice fruit into rings. Don't worry about peels, seed, cores, etc. Place all ingredients into a crock-pot. Fill with water. Simmer on low. Refill with water as needed.  Be careful not let the water get too low.

One of the other things I enjoy in the fall, and at no other time of the year, is Dunkin' Donuts pumpkin coffee.  One daughter introduced me to it last year, and my other daughter brought me a lb. of it this past week.

We are not doing very much these days.  I am in constant severe pain in my back and legs and my left hand stays swollen and aches all the time, like a bad toothache.  If any of you have ever had sciatica, you know what I am talking about.....3 discs deteriorated, no cushion between, therefore they rest on the nerves and it is awful.  The epidural is set for October 7th and I am 'just holding my breath' til that time.  It doesn't hurt to sit or lie down, but when I have to get up, my upper body weight causes the discs to push down on the nerves. The definition of sciatic:  Symptoms include lower back pain, buttock pain, and pain, numbness or weakness in various parts of the leg and foot. Other symptoms include a "pins and needles" sensation, or tingling and difficulty moving or controlling the leg.

So, I said all that to say, have a nice Tuesday.  I usually do 'Thankful Tuesday', but today I am just thankful to sit for a few minutes to type, until I can get my second cup of pumpkin coffee!