The seasons of a simple spirit



Welcome November



Dull November brings the blast

Then the leaves are whirling fast


Q is for....

quietude

~ ~ ~
I love this time of year

we settle into our comfortable chairs of an evening

early nesting with those we love the most

reading by a fire

knitting a sweater....or the dream of a sweater

and then we snuggle up in fuzzy flannel

and pull our favorite quilts up over us.

Perhaps the floor is cold on your toes when you rise

but  the smell of warm coffee and the crispness of Autumn
lure you out of your bed and into the day

where there's bright chrysanthemums in the street side markets

and roundish orange pumpkins on every corner


I am thankful for the beauty of Autumn in New England.

It cloaks me in peacefulness and quietude.


 


Comments

  1. Kelly R Smith2 November 2016 at 06:47

    Your post makes me dream of that kind of autumn. It is still pretty hot where I live. With the drought, our leaves are crusty brown and lack the color that make this time of year my favorite. However, I do have pumpkin crunch prepared for dessert tonight, and pumpkin spice in my coffee this morning. I'll do my best to make it feel like autumn! #coffeeforyourheart friend

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  2. Melody2 November 2016 at 08:19

    wonderful post, love it. its my favorite time in the year too

    Have a wonderful ABC-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)
    http://melodymusic.nl/a-b-c-wednesday-19-q/

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  3. Michele Morin2 November 2016 at 08:35

    I always enjoy my visits here. The words, the pictures = amazing!

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  4. Susan2 November 2016 at 11:07

    WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WEBSITE. So glad I visited you today.

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  5. Cathy2 November 2016 at 11:31

    I love this time of year too. All the beautiful colors of fall and the cozy nights by the fire. Lovely post.

    I'm visiting from the 'Women with Intentions' link-up. : )

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  6. Indrani2 November 2016 at 12:18

    I too love this quiet time of the year!
    Happy ABCW!

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  7. Linda Stoll2 November 2016 at 13:28

    This novice New Englander is thankful with you. This is a beautiful place to spend our days ...

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  8. Valerie Sisco2 November 2016 at 15:13

    Oh your November wreath art is beautiful! Love that image -- you are so talented!

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  9. carol l mckenna2 November 2016 at 18:36

    Oh I love your post and so appropriate for Q ~ lovely photos ~ glad you are cozy, warm and safe ~

    Wishing you a Happy Week ~ ^_^

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  10. Roger Owen Green6 November 2016 at 16:52

    will it be quiet on Nov 9?

    ROG, ABCW

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