The Joy of Harvest
After an early snow and despair that the crops would ever be harvested, it is nice to see that the crops are now safely in the bin. Harvest is a time of joy, anticipation and frustration. It’s awful to see … Continue reading →
Category Archives: autumn
I’ve been robbed.
I work hard all summer anticipating fall when I can relax and enjoy the beautiful colors and moderate temperatures. Instead, I get this. The leaves are still on the trees which means if the snow gets heavy there could be … Continue reading →
IT’S WORTH REPEATING
And even if it’s not, I’m going to say it again and again. AUTUMN IS THE BEST SEASON OF ALL LET ME COUNT THE REASONS 1. No need to run the A/C which means I can turn on the oven … Continue reading →
FALLING INTO FALL
Autumn, also known as fall in North America, is here. The free dictionary describes it this way: 1. The season of the year between summer and winter, during which the weather becomes cooler and many plants become dormant, extending in … Continue reading →
PLANTING BULBS AND HOPING
The garden has been harvested. The flower beds mulched and covered in preparation for winter. The leaves have fallen from all but the last few trees. The most color I see is the clusters of red berries on the mountain … Continue reading →
VISITING NASHVILLE
The title of this blog is a little deceiving because, although I did go to Nashville, I saw very little of the city. I attended a writers retreat and we spent long days in our hotel sharing and learning. However, … Continue reading →
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN OCTOBER?
October is my favorite month especially if it doesn’t snow and this year it hasn’t (so far). I am enjoying every beautiful day. Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus It’s nice … Continue reading →
AN EPIPHANY
I had an epiphany this week and it’s worth noting because I don’t often have one. In fact, I can’t remember the last one but that could because of my poor memory. Back to the epiphany. I was bemoaning to … Continue reading →
SEPTEMBER SURPRISE
What’s the surprise, you ask? It’s that we are getting summer in September and I love it. Hot days with cool mornings and cool evenings. Apart from the pesky bugs what’s not to enjoy? The crowning event for me was … Continue reading →
AUTUMN FAVORITES
Autumn is my favorite season of all. The days are still long enough to appreciate and yet short enough to cool off in the evening. The busy summer work is slowing down and I feel like I can relax and … Continue reading →