Autumn Time

"But the air's so appetizin', and the landscape through the haze

Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days

Is a pictur' that no painter has the colorin' to mock-

When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock."

Softly Autumn comes as the coolness greets our morning hours and the sun looks at us with a less intense eye.  The yellows, bronzes, golds and russets begin to color the trees as frosts touches everything.  There is a crystal clearness to the air that almost has a ring to it.  The sunsets abound with pink and lavenders and night greets us with the huge globe of the harvest moon.  The hills look blue-gray in the evenings and the fields of pumpkins are ripe and ready for harvest.   Many, many flocks of birds rise and fall over the harvested fields and gather in the trees turning them black with their sheer numbers. On the ponds the wild geese rest and if you are lucky you will see them in their majestic migratory flight. 

  "The fields are harvested and bare,

   And winter whistles through the square.

   October dresses in flame and gold

   Like a woman afraid of growing old"

Anne Mary Rawler

There is a calmer, softer feeling in the air as the gentle pace of Autumn quiets us and helps us to walk in serenity and peace.
This is a time to relax, take stock of our lives , think about what and how we want to move forward and plan for winters cold descent.  Evaluate the happenings and events of the summer busy time, then remember and appreciate our simple abundance from God.  Autumn is a time of completion, " The frost is on the pumpkin, The fodders in the shock", a  "Time of mists and mellow fruitfulness".  As we stop to take stock of that completeness we will realize life is good and that good comes from the earth in waves of beauty and abundance.  In Autumn God shows us a whole new world and worries take a backseat.  We can open our eyes to God's wonder in gratitude and love.

We gather to give thanksgiving each year and many happy memories with family of love, laughter, and good times are made.   We have anticipation of the feast, as the good smells from the kitchen waft in the air...the turkey...stuffing...pumpkin pies...and there is warmth and sharing, love and happiness.  A mellow glow settles over us and we can truly say "all is right with our world."

And the earth glows and love abounds and spreads and covers the world with peace, calmness and light!


Things to be thankful for in Autumn

1.  Harvest Moon
2.  Fall colors
3.  Cooler weather
4.  Pumpkins
5.  Sunrises and Sunsets
6.  Rain
7.  Smell of harvested fields
8.  The now of each golden day
9.  Crispness in the air
10. Smell of wood smoke from first hearth fires
11. Wispy clouds from autumn wind
12. Gods guidance and love in this season and always
13. Anticipation of the Thanksgiving feast and family gatherings
14. Starting to think about Christmas and planning gifts of love
15. Cozy days and cozy quilts
16. Comforting stews, casseroles and soups
17. Hot beverages with cinnamon
18. Baked apples
19. Drives in the country
20. Raking and burning of fall leaves
21. And every day given us to enjoy God's love and abundance and this season of love.


And now to Fall crafts.  Autumn is such a fun time of the year for crafting.  What better season to make something to brighten your home and bring happy smiles.  The autumn leaves, pumpkins, gourds, squashes, scarecrows and mums all lend to festive crafting.  And if you do Halloween, all those scary,  spooky costumes and crafts to make. 
Here's my fall wreath I made for my front door. It was fun!

And just to make your mouth water, here is a harvest dish called " English Fidget Pie"
                                Take potatoes, onions, apples and ham pieces in a vegetable stock, season with a little   brown sugar, salt and pepper.  Pour into  a pastry shell, cover with a top crust and bake as any filled pie.

 Blessings to All and have a Happy Autumn