Now Comes November

The days are shorter now and the skies have been more overcast 

with grey and purple clouds, with patches of blue peeking through. There is a chill

in the late night that continues into the early morning hours all the way

up till sunrise. 

The winged v shape of the Sand Hill Cranes fill these skies,

their calls carrying for miles across the prairie and fields.

These birds always fill my heart with awe...........and I 

really cannot put a finger on the reason why.....

but each time, towards this time of year, my ear is anxiously

awaiting to hear them.  Perhaps it's their arrival that is the final notice that 

summer has left us and that the wonderful days of autumn are here. As if

they pulled this blessed season in on their wings.  I truly love this time of year.

The flowers in the garden are still lovely

and full of butterflies 

and the trees are still dressed in green......although

I do see a hint of yellow here and there. 

As I write about my love for the fall season, I am eagerly

snipping and collecting flower seed with the plans of planting garden 

spaces filling my mind in looking forward to next spring.

I am sure you feel the same as I when I say there is such an excitement

in planting seeds to watch them sprout and bloom.  I place the seed pods

into brown paper bags to allow them to dry thoroughly 

and then I place the seeds into bottles or jars.

There is one "volley ball" size pumpkin still growing on a 

very tired and weary pumpkin vine.  The pumpkin will

either sit on the porch for a decoration........or

it may just be perfect for a pie or two.

Now is the time to enjoy an outside fire on the patio and to 

sit out into the night gazing in fascination

up at the moon or into the star filled dark canvas of the sky.

The warmth of the fireplace inside gives comfort with the crackling

sound of the burning logs as the wind outside howls.

It is also the time for family and friends.......scattered across the miles,

to come and gather in the comfort of food, happy catching up, along with

good memories in the making.

My thoughts also gather upon those I used to know who have gone on

but who have left behind some of the sweetest memories.

Here's wishing you lovely autumn days and a Thanksgiving

full of happy times made with  memories for years to come.