It's been some time since I've written a Friday's Fave Five post. However, a funny thing has happened. Even though I'm not writing them, I still find myself going through the week noticing things I could put on my list. I'm so thankful to Susanne for this exercise that's instilled this habit of gratitude in my days!
This week, I even found myself writing a list on the Friday section of my calendar, as I used to do regularly, so as to not forget anything when it came time to write the post. Here is some goodness I found:
Cooler mornings. It's been too chilly to sit outside with our first cups of coffee in the mornings. The garden shows evidence that fall is here and there is some work to do out there. The cooler weather makes it so pleasant to be outside.
Changes in the garden. I'm clearing out the veggie gardens and leaving all the dried flowers and plants for the birds to feed on. The cooler weather has revived some of the flowering plants and they look as fresh as ever. The roses are giving their last big show for the season.
A new friend. In August our bird group toured one of our member's backyard. She graciously offered to share perennials and some blackberry shrubs. Dan and I went over earlier in the week, and while he and her (94-years-young!) husband dug up the bushes, I had a lovely visit with my new gardening 'mentor.' Her entire backyard has been transformed with raised beds filled with veggies and flowers, a grape arbor and fruit trees. As we parted she took both my hands in hers and smiling said, "Friends," then gave me a hug. That moment when you know that another person shares the same love of an interest that you do, it's precious.
A rainy day. The ground got a good soaking and I wore jeans and a sweatshirt for the first time in months. Dan made grilled cheese sandwiches and soup for supper, and now it really feels like fall.
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Happy Fall
I love the cooler mornings. I always pause and take in a few breaths of the cooler, what I call "mountain" air when I let Tux out to do his thing in the mornings. So fresh. Though with fall we get the wind. How awesome that you were able to make such a precious friend with common interests. She seems very sweet. Funny how clothes and foods define seasons. Have a wonderful weekend. I'm trying to decide where to plant that peony bush and get it in the ground.
ReplyDeleteAs I type this, I am looking out my window at gray skies, rain soaked grass, and my blooming garden. Fall is here. The harvest is being collected. Aren't gardens wonderful?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week ahead.
PS: I'm glad you're back on FFF!
Karen, Your photos are beautiful! And I found that it is chilly for our morning coffee outside here too. Funny how that happens without me realizing it! But I love this cozy season so much, I really don't mind! Have a cozy afternoon, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen. I love the photos. Beautiful. Fall is my favorite season - I love the cooler temperatures. I need to get my vegetable plants ready for fall. Some of my flowers seem very happy now that it isn't so hot. Hope you have a good week. See you again soon.
ReplyDeleteFall always makes me sad, but I have to admit - I'm enjoying the cooler mornings and evenings.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of the hawk!
What a wonderful blessing that you made a new, elderly friend through your bird group. I hope your new plantings do well.
Have a great weekend!