beautiful day in the neighbourhood

It was such a beautiful day today ....crisp, sunny and mucho autumn leaves to admire. I had lots of mail but it was so nice to deliver today. I had to see the doctor today to discuss Menopause with him......yes, I am starting to go through it....he says it's called 'perimenopause', its only called 'Menopause' when you have stopped your period for 12 consecutive months. I have nine more months to go before its official.......and if I do have a period again, then the 12 month count starts all over again. But it is the night sweats that are the most disruptive as it wakes you up and you are drenched in sweat. He gave me something that is supposed to help that aspect - which I will fill tomorrow.......I hope it helps.

I am reading "The Red Queen" by Margaret Drabble.....it is about a Korean princess/queen, based on a true story from manuscripts that were found which were written in the 1700s....the writer has taken lots of liberty in putting a voice, feelings and opinions to the queen but incorporates the historical manuscript information into it. It is an interesting writing style. I'm not sure I am liking the style....it is not an easy read for me, but I like that about it....it is not the same as I usually read....you know, stretches the mind, etc etc.

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Well, I am heading off to bed.....night night!