was 67 degrees, when I headed, out the door for my morning walk. The onset of Indian Summer; I so love this time of year, cool in the morning, heating up during the day and brisk at night. When the weather shifts, so don't we. Our routines change, our mood, our habits seem to transform, when a new season arrives. It will still feel like summer here for a few months. More like the summers of my youth, when you can go outside and enjoy hiking, biking, etc. without the humidity dragging you down. Fall in the south is actually my summer in New England. We have a long fall, here, which is fine with me. It is one of my favorite seasons. They all are my favorite ;-D
The experts tell us Fall is like a second New Year, we can turn over a new leaf, begin again. Another
thought is autumn is like a second spring. I prefer the New Year idea. I like the turn over a new leaf idea.
I guess there is some history that leads us into this line of thinking, The Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Persians began their new year with the fall equinox, and the Greeks celebrated it on the winter solstice.
As the leaves begin to change their mood and dress in their seasonal best, what leaf will you be turning over? Me, I want to have courage to continue on my creative path and see where it leads me. I might have to leave it up in the air at times, but this time of year, frees me up a bit. What leaf will you turn?
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Have a lovely day
Yvonne.
New leaf? My house needs a total cleaning and purging which I have been putting off, so much have I been enjoying a creative burst on-line. It must be done!!!!!! Ellie, I love the photo of the schoolgirls. Are they anyone you know:) Love the old fashioned bowl haircuts........wouldnt our kids have a fit if we took the scissors to their hair? When my kids were young and I was so broke, I actually was guilty of bowl haircuts sometimes, and I would put rag curlers in Lisa's long hair, to make lovely ringlets...........but the grandkids would run away from home if such a thing happened. They have all experimented with every style known to man, including Mohawks. I just watch it all happen. The Mohawks came and went. :)
turning over the leaf of courage in my creative
endeavors.
the leaf of "fear...be gone!!!"
it is still warming up to 100+ degrees here in the afternoon....i CANNOT wait for cooler temps!!!! there is something about the cool crisp weather that is my absolute fav!!
xoxoxo
loves to you
k
allow the comfort of our senses to create! Sorry to hear it is still that warm; It is 73 here now, but suppose to reach 84. I am sending you some a cool breeze! I hope you find the courage; You have a book in you! I love all your inspiration~
Sherry-No, I bought this photo. I wanted to do a journal in sepia tones, using these type of pics and space to write. I think we can all relate to this school daze. I thought it would be a great addition to my journal. I only have a few pages made...I would love to have more of my family photos to create with. I don't have many~ I so, agree...trends change,but the essence of who we are doesn't. My kids would freak, if I came near them with scissors. I did manage one time to convince my son, probably 7 or 8 to let me trim his hair. My baby girl was sick; He argued, til I thought of a creative way to resolve it. I said, if you let me cut your hair, "I'll pay you"...that was the ticket. I didn't give him the full price of the haircut, but I showed him the money and he sat down. I attached a towel to him with clothespins and trimmed him up. He was happy and so was I. I saved some time, money and my sanity. Bribes do work...lol
Yvonne-Sorry to hear your weather is doom n' gloom! My Mom said, there has been a serious drop in temp her area. I agree, time for a visit to Spain!!! Take pics if you go~
I'm hoping the change gets my creative train running again. All the best to you~
Ellie, I love that old pic! We've had a few days of the cooler temps, but this weekend will be back into the unbearable for another week they say so I will wait for the real fall. Our kids start school after the first of September here so maybe by then there will be a bit of cooler weather then.
My children are grown, but I still love the excitment that September seems to bring. It does indeed seem a time of fresh beginnings, and always fills me with energy and enthusiam.
Thanks so much for stopping by my place...:)
Lynette
Have a happy Wednesday, Ellie
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
It's been cooler here in northern New Jersey! I love it.
Not looking forward to the weather either--Fall is okay, but summer in Michigan is far too brief. I would prefer to live where I could get tired of summer first, THEN change to fall.
Okay... so that was my whiny post... YOURS though, was lovely.
Jules-I will be by, soon...Thank you ;-D
Abby-I just read something, about winter's rude arrival. It sure can be...I am in no hurry for the white stuff. Yes, I hope our leaves turn colorful! Grace is such a great word, I am making something with this word.
Pixie-Me, too! I still want to go back to school, don't you?! I am heading out to get my daughter some school supplies. I always want some, too. ;-D
Grammy-Hi, really your kids, that is pretty neat! I was thinking 40-50's when I saw it. It is nice to see your name! I will visit, soon~
Julie-47, whoah! 67 here, but it warmed! The tropical activity will affect us, too. Up and down til October, sometimes November. Thanks for visiting me~
Bud-I also dug out my jeans; Yeah, I can understand your view!!! I will be by soon~
Jules-I hope you also get to turn over a new leaf! You are talented!
Saskia-Me, too. I long for a routine, so far, I have a fever and a runny nose. Hopefully tomorrow, my Back to School routine starts! enJOY~
Alex-Your leaves are going to turn gold! It will be a very exciting time of year for you~
Lynnette-I feel the same way; it is like a second wind! I, too feel energized when the calendar turns to September!
CissB-I hope it is cooler, when your kids go back! I am from the camp, that believes school should start after Labor Day! The last vacation, camp out, end of summer outing is the way it should be!!!
LTM-I hope your creative train gets back on track. My derailed this summer, on and off, but hope now, I can find a routine to fit more artsy stuff in!