Fall

Sitting here curled up on the couch,

snug under a soft blanket.

The candle is burning...

it crackles as it burns...

it's like a mini fireplace on my table.

The wind is howling outside.

I love that.

Sometimes.

Tonight it is cozy.

I have spent a lot of time outside while it has been warm.

It hasn't felt like November.

Until today.

A new basket for my bike. Visions of flowers and books.....
and little escapes dancing in my head.

learning how to sprout  and other healthy pursuits.

I write in my journal....he eats it

a four mile walk 

learning the plants as I go....from a lover of nature...and a dear friend

chasing sunsets....

I have been a little sad.

I have friends & family going through stuff.

Loss...health issues...change.

The bad cards life deals sometimes.

Today I hear of another loss.

It's always so hard...and now with the holidays close...

it just makes it harder.

I hurt in my heart.

I try to stay focused on the things

that make me happy.

Cliche ? Yes.

Effective ?

Well...most days, definitely !

Today it just softens the blow.

Praying for family and friends.

Always!!!

*loving...

the whistle of the wind

crossing things off of my to-do list

chatting on the phone with girlfriends...real conversation :)

crackling candles

the comfort and power of prayer

those moments [ in nature for me...] that you feel something beyond yourself

sunflowers 

gingerbread

girlfriend time

having a basket on my bike

learning things

XOXO