I love, love, love autumn! Of all four seasons, autumn is my favorite.
A time when I get to see sunrises. A rare treat, since I don’t like getting up early.
The mornings are sometimes clear, sometimes crisp, sometimes atmospheric and foggy.
There are rays of sunlight that paint a trail through the morning haze.
The morning dew adorns everything with pearls of light.
Everything is still abundantly filled with creatures of all sizes.
The pantries are full. People and animals harvest.
Gradually, the trees dress themselves in colorful attire.
There’s an intense scent of leaves, of moisture and life.
Mushrooms shoot up from the ground.
Mosses and lichens are in full vigor, deeply colored.
The sun still has strength, and I appreciate its warm rays even more when they shine on my back in the cool air.
On the cooling evenings, warm stews taste better again.
Rice pudding, semolina pudding. Cinnamon and sugar. Cardamom. Pancakes with walnuts and plums.
First thoughts of Christmas cookies.
Hot cocoa in a large mug. Under a wool blanket on the couch. A book in hand.
Cuddling with your favorite person.
With children.
With dog and cat. The whole family.
Did I mention that already? I love autumn!
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