To Autumn
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With just over a week to go before leaving for France, I'm grabbing every little moment of 'almost Autumn' here in the Southeastern US. My favorite season............with the evenings closing in earlier, the mornings fresh and slightly misty as the sun peeks through. On Friday I felt a breeze as I left the grocery store and stood in the parking lot watching puffy cloud formations skid across a Carolina blue sky. At last, the air felt clean again and I felt energized.
Dancing on an Autumn breeze.
The goldfinch on a thistle head
Stood scattering seedlets as she fed,
The wrens their pretty gossip spread,
Or joined the random roundelay.
........Jean Ingelow.........
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You'll find Autumn here too, leaves are changing colour now. Hope you have a wonderful visit.
ReplyDeleteYou captured it well, Mary. I felt that same breeze as I was leaving the grocery store, and I remarked to someone walking by to notice how wonderful it was.
ReplyDeleteI just finished my autumn display in the our front yard. Ah, autumn!
Wonderful fall entry Mary. Hope everything is going well with getting ready for France.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Beautiful photos, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI've awarded you with the Hooked on Your Blog Award. Stop by if you have a minute.
Have a great week.
We don't have this same hot, humid summers as you have, so we don't need autumn for fresh air, but I agree, it is a lovely season. We have been mountain hiking today and it was just perfect.
ReplyDeleteA delightful post.
ReplyDeleteOh how i love Autumn too! Happy travels, btw.
ReplyDeleteMary, maybe the mosquitos will leave now that it is getting cooler!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite season too. I love the slant of the sun and the cooler days but I miss the long days of summer.
ReplyDelete'Close bosom friend to the maturing sun..' These are lovely pics of the colours of autumn. I am sure by now you are so excited about the trip abroad. It is my turn to be envious! I hope you are fit and well and that your walking shoes have comformed comfortably to your feet - all ready for country walks and outdoor markets.
ReplyDelete'Where are the songs of spring? Ay wher are they?' They are being sun right here in Pretoria where the flowering trees and shrubs are a sight! Bond voyage and lots of love Eleanor
This is truly the most glorious time of year! I am enjoying every moment of autumn's begin. I am feeling almost entoxicated with the season as I watch colors change and feel the chill.
ReplyDeleteI am missing you already and you have not even left for France. LOL!
Hugs ~
Heidi
Lovely photos and I admit, that autumn air is feeling good. BUT it'll feel even better in the south of France. Really enjoyed talking live to you this morning.
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Hi Mary!! How are you? I love that urn with a pumpkin on top. Looks so beautiful! I do love autumn too... so wonder"fall"... I hope to have a little chance to see you before you leave on your trip. I'll miss you! Love,
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Check out my blog for some great links to other site with fall lists!!
Jenny
I think Fall is going to be great in France as well.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so excited. Happy Fall to you, and have a wonderful trip.
Rosemary
Love your urns! What is it about fall that energizes us so? I get so sluggish in the summer and when those cool fall breezes start I suddenly get motivated! :)
ReplyDeleteMary, here I am again late at night making comments. We had another full day with my cousin. We do have fun and having her here is a blessing, as well as her husband. They cooked supper while I napped. I guess that's why I am still awake. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI think that pumpkin looks great in the urn, as well as the pumpkin with the flowers. The tea cup is so cute on the cabinet. I love that piece with the ballerina's.
England and France are just around the corner. Oh joy!
Hugs...Jeanne
Mary Dear..I love Autumn too.. the crips air, the crunchy leaves, the smell of smoke, apple, pumpkins..and oh the colors..
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post..
Enjoy France..
smiles, Deena
Hello,
ReplyDeleteYour Fall arrangements are fantastic! Isn't it the best season of the year?
~ Gabriela !