October to November

Hi friends,

Where did October go?  In a flash, it was gone.  Around the end of October, I refreshed my garden a bit cutting back things that were ready.  It was an absolutely beautiful October day with amazing blue sky. When the days turn gloriously crisp and cool, I try to savor the pleasure of sunlit afternoons by spending some time outdoors.

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My mother’s old very used glider is softened by a really soft throw and a pillow for the season.

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The sun is shining so brightly throwing beautiful light on parts of the patio.

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The shadow of a tree emerges.

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Trees in my backyard but leaves are falling so quickly.  I swept this patio and before I could take a photo, leaves were everywhere again.

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My shrubbery is showing off its new color for the season.

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A lone bloom that I captured. There are a few here and there.

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Some of my shrubbery reminds me of the changing season.

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They look so lovely in the sunlight.

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Still lots of salvia for the hummingbirds but I have not seen them lately.

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Softened the look of our weathered swing by adding cuddly items that beckon me to take a break.

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Less than a month ago, the roses were still blooming.

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November, the sister month to October, bids us to slow down, sit by the fire, and enjoy this beautiful season.  All that is required for a cozy nook is a good book, a cup of tea, and a warm throw tossed casually next to an overstuffed pillow.

   Dianne

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