AUTUMN

The time of each year that snaps us awake.
Out of the doldrums of late summers bake.

The switch that is thrown, for trees, colors to make.
And families unite for activities sake.

The chill in the morn’ being quiet refrain.
Warm afternoons have natures disdain.

The drone of the bee in its last search for nectar.
The squirrels stock their nests as winters protector.

The smell in the air of hot cider, and burnt leaves.
Makes us rejoice in the brilliance of the trees.

The tweak on your skin by a chill in the morning.
Is all you will get of a cold winters warning.

So enjoy the crisp air, the colors, the feelings.
Of Autumns great show and its ex-cited dealings.

Reflect on this time, it is special and dear.
And oh so short to exist, as the best time of year.

      ~D.McDermott~

Well … finally … it’s beginning to look a lot like Fall around here, isn’t it!  I love the colors of the season, but I did enjoy that ‘ocean’ blue, too!  I still have some changes I want to make, but this is definitely a start.  It’s also beginning to feel a lot like Fall here, as well.  It’s about 46* outside, and they’re prediciting thirty-something by morning.  There’s the hint of woodsmoke in the air … I just love that!  So how’s the weather in your neighborhood … and what are your plans for the weekend?  We’re just relaxing here on Saturday, and then tomorrow we’ll have a fairly full day of church.  It will be a good day.  I pray you all have a wonderful weekend … I’ll be making more rounds here today, as well.  I’ll try to get some photos posted sometime this weekend.  Hmmm, I think I may make a pot of chili, and a loaf, or two, of pumpkin bread … that sounds good on a cold day like today.  I also need to get out my winter sweaters … it looks like the chill is here to stay for awhile!  I’ll see you soon!  Blessings on your day!   Hugs ~ Deborah <>< 


Let the first act on waking be to place yourself, your heart, mind, faculties, your whole being, in God’s hands. Ask Him to take entire possession of you, to be the Guide of your soul, your Life, your Wisdom, your Strength. He wills that we seek him in all our needs, that we may both know Him truly, and draw closer and closer to Him; and in prayer we gain an invisible force which will triumph over seemingly hopeless difficulties.  ~ Sidney Lear

 

To Mom Betty … We love you!

 
P.S.   This is a real quick update … we won’t be relaxing here at home today … it’s a ‘happy day’  … hubby has already left to the antique mall to restock … and silly me, I forgot to mention that today is Mom Betty’s 81st birthday!! 

They are both doing pretty well … Lew goes and plays pool with Dad at the recreation center there at the assisted living home … Dad always wins!  Hubby beats me, though … all the time!    But, I am glad they are spending so much time together … making up for those ‘father & son’ years that were lost to each other.  Family is so important!  We’re looking forward to today … we’ll be having dinner out … (per Mom’s request) … at a restaurant, called ‘Chili’s', later today.  She’s been wanting to eat there for awhile, and it’s just the day to do it!

So we’ll be headed that way,  … and it’ll be a relaxing day ‘out’ with the whole family!  It is ‘chili’ out, too … cloudy, and windy … definitely a day to dress warm … hmmm,  … now let’s see, where did I put my favorite sweater?!  But first, I’m going to go get a hot cup of tea …  … or maybe I should make it … coffee, before I get ready to leave!  I’m a bit draggy here, late this morning!  Ever have draggy mornings?  Yep, me too!  

Warm hugs to all!