Autumn Things

Mums, autumn leaves, candles and
apple garland decorate our mantle.

Autumn is wonderful!  It seems to be perfectly designed by our Creator as a seasonal link between summer and winter.  The life and vibrancy of summer melt into the richness of autumn's colors. And the blazing fire of colors of autumn will fall to the smoky white of winter's covering.

As Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote:
"Where waving woods and waters wild, do hymn an autumn sound."

Although the leaves aren't as awe-inspiring as they were three weeks ago, the air is still crisp and fall colors are still prominent.  Apples and pumpkin goodies are still on menus or even right up front at the grocery store.  Thanksgiving reminds us of warmth and sharing the bounty of an autumn harvest.  It is most certainly true that in a week or so it will be all about winter and Christmas. Even I am guilty of pushing the seasons forward to Christmas by listening to 93.3FM, which is already all Christmas songs, but let's take a moment or two to enjoy the last of fall that remains.  For it is said that "nothing gold can stay".

Pumpkin still looks great on the front porch. 

Kale will give us nice color
even as the rest of the ground looks barren.

Our 3rd anniversary this week is a great time
to celebrate and transition to cozy winter months.