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October 1st
I think of all the months, with all their charms, and I think of October first. The twilight is most beautiful, with its washes of blue and gray. And the…
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Goodbye, September
September is now gone by, and a more beautiful farewell could never have been. The doors and windows were open to the cool breeze, while giant cottonball clouds drifted slowly…
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Autumn Ramble
September is moving swiftly along. The pace is too quick for me, and I find myself digging heels into hours in an attempt to slow things down. To no avail,…
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These Days
I’ve been reading so much of late, and enjoying it so immensely, it’s hard to pause and find a moment to write out my thoughts. There’s always that take-in part…
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Welcome, September
Signs of autumn are everywhere. Outside, the sun is setting earlier, and the light is shifting gradually to a deeper golden yellow. Inside, treasured autumn collections are appearing here and…
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Into Autumn
A full and restful summer has come to an end. New work and new deadlines are on the calendar, but the lessons of summer will not leave us: Rest is…
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The Goodness of Summer
There was a long and steady rainfall, and then it was gone. Now the air is thick with moisture – all very strange for this hot and arid clime. Swimming…
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August Rain
In the midst of all the heat and sun, the summer took a break for the day, and it rained. Clouds passed light and dark across the sky all afternoon,…
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End of Summer Blues
I’m experiencing something quite unusual for me – the end of summer blues. Really, it’s unheard-of. With the end of July, I’m usually feeling anxious for summer’s end, and eager…
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July’s Last Hurrah
I’m always sad to see July go. It’s the American girl in me. All the big dreams are dreamt in summer. The light is bright and lasts forever. You can…
