The season begins to change in earnest; nature pulls out her crayons and creates a masterpiece.
Hot cider, hot cocoa, and the autumn-scented candles take over mantles and microwaves. People take a breath and look around, even if for only a moment, and that moment can change your mindset.
EDIT: It can change your mindset alright!
Invasion of the gnats!
Gnatmageddon!
Gnats everywhere!
I went in search of fall color this past weekend planning to get some work to update my Flickr that is WAY overdue for new stuff. I've taken a bunch since I last uploaded there but I've always had 'squirrel' moments each time that I meant to actually sit down to do it.
Anyhow, that turned out to be an adventure in itself and I'll be sharing that, crappy pictures and all, so you can both celebrate and commiserate the events that took place that day.
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The weather has finally reached that amazing place when we have warm days and the crisp cooler nights. That stage when you wonder if it's time to pull out the flannel sheets. That time when you both celebrate and fear pumpkin everything.
The time where I wonder whether I should fight the elements or let them take my plants to the garden underworld. (I decided in favor of cleaning up for the season. I didn't want to wait until it was chilly and rainy).
It looks so empty now. I will be putting up a few decorations to note the current season as I wait patiently for the day I can get all my outdoor Christmas fare up.
We ended up catching the first of the seasonal viruses going around. It wasn't fun and took a bit longer than usual to go away. It wasn't the 'rona (we both had to get a tested as a precaution) but it was miserable enough. Today we are nearly recovered!
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| Image by Myriam Zilles on Pixabay |
I wanted to post something a bit lighter today and thought I'd share some of the ideas I'm going to include in upcoming posts.
I will be reviewing a myriad of things. Some will be artisan crafts or products. From food to photography I hope to share some of the things that inspire me.
I will be featuring a social media accounts that I find have amazing/interesting content. I follow and have developed some friendships with both hobby and professionals in the upcoming content I will share that I think are worthy of a look see.
Recipes are a big one for me right now as I'm embarking on yet another chapter of health improvement (and it's working!) I will even review a current workout thing that has been successful as it can be giving my current physical condition.
I have tried artisan products through groups of like minded people, and items through friends and family, old and new.
Sometimes I've found amazing things when I've fallen down the YouTube rabbit hole at 3 a.m. on a Tuesday morning....and some absolutely horrific things too, but that's for another discussion.
What's new with you?
With all of the disasters and stress-both emotional/mental and physical-I can't help but wonder how all of you are doing. If you've ever read any of my posts, trust me, you have all collectively crossed my mind lately.
Unfortunately we are living in a climate of uncertainty and chaos. I would like to remind you that it's important to take care of yourselves. Be kind. Be patient. Be you.
Do you love all things pumpkin or detest it's hijacking of the season? If you love pumpkin what is/are your favorite items?
I'm not a fan of pumpkin as a rule but some amazing muffins and a Starbuck's Chocolate Pumpkin Creme Nitro Cold Brew changed my mind but only for that drink.
Until next time,
Robyn
And don't forget that....
