"The snapping of pitch from a burning log;
the faint scent of pine filling the room.
Flame leaping about as if it were a ballet
Performing for its audience.
The soft, comforting glow of candlelight,
Bringing with it serenity and quiet thoughts."
~ Linda Christensen, "Autumn's Beauty"
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"November comes
And November goes,
With the last red berries
And the first white snows.
With night coming early,
And dawn coming late,
And ice in the bucket
And frost by the gate.
The fires burn
And the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest
Until next spring."
~ Clyde Watson
"Keep your face to the sunshine
and you cannot see the shadow.
It's what sunflowers do."
~ Helen Keller
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When the Frost is on the Punkin'
"They's something kindo' harty-like about the atmusfere
When the heat of summer's over and the coolin' fall is here—
Of course we miss the flowers, and the blossoms on the trees,
And the mumble of the hummin'-birds and buzzin' of the bees;
But the air's so appetizin'; and the landscape through the haze
Of a crisp and sunny morning of the airly autumn days
Is a pictur' that no painter has the colorin' to mock—
When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock."
~ James Whitcomb Riley (spelling is his own! lol)
"Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise."
~ George Herbert
"I wonder where the fairies go
when autumn winds take all the leaves
that wraps them through the winter's snow,
and all the owls hide in the eaves."
~ Unknown
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~ Elizabeth Lawrence
We are all well hun...hubby has another specialist appt tomorrow, Hope that goes well. As for me im ok just been a little on the upset side...One of my coworkers passed away this past weekend. In a homicide/suicide case. Her husband killed her and then killed himself...he was upset over loosing his job =-(...You can say im still in shock.
Hi, Rita! I am sorry you had such an awful cold but so glad to see you are feeling better now.
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. I will certainly be in prayer for his family and friends. 61 is indeed young! Theron & I have known many that have died young... family and friends. It does remind us that life is too short but we are thankful for each day we have that much more. It also reminds us of just how special our time is with each other as well and we do hold it very dear. And we do draw on strength from each other and God as well. God bless you & your husband & may God's love & comfort be with you both. Sending lots of love, hugs & prayers to you!
