...Thursday
9.1.16
Hello September!
Hello September!
There's a burst of joy, like confetti, that happens inside my brain and trickles down to the tips of my toes when I see September roll around. I know that cooler weather will eventually reveal itself with crisp mornings. There will be warm days but by dusk, the doors and windows will burst open and the evening's fresh air will be allowed to seep into every corner of the house.
Everyone has a favorite season or two...and if we had milder summers, well, she would win hands down. But for me, I adore everything autumn has to offer. It truly energizes my soul with her colors, aromas and flavors that I've waited all year to savor. I know the time to slow down and embrace the inevitable shorter days are soon to follow. This is a time of renewal for me.
And let's not forget that extra hour of sleep is on the horizon!
I plucked the first two pomegranates off our tree this morning. We haven't had much luck with other fruit trees over the years. We've seen our lemon, peach and plum trees just wither to barren, unproductive woody plants that really hold no other purpose than root support for the tiered landscape. But our Pom tree is another story. She thrives in the oppressive heat and bears the most delicious, buxom fruit. The jeweled seeds are perfectly tart and juicy~and right now all over my counter and walls as I split them open for todays photos!
Comfort foods like stews and chilis replace salads and Bar-B-Q's. Spices and baked goods will waft through the air. The transition from sandals and shorts to scarves and boots are much anticipated.
It really is the little things.
How do you welcome the cooler weather? I hope you'll share.
Happy (almost fall) snapping!
xo
Kelly
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I adore Fall!! We're supposed to dip into the 50s the next few nights and have cool crisp air in the daytime...ahh!! I'm sure summer isn't over bit bring on cozy weather.
ReplyDeleteSo awesome you grew those!!
ohhhh...the 50's? How absolutely delightful. I just water and try to keep the squirrels away!
DeleteOh yes, we are both anticipating the same slow down and cool down!! I like to savor the quiet mornings with the cool temperatures. And yes if summer was a bit cooler, it would be the perfect season! Your photos of the pretty red juicy pom is just beautiful! Enjoy your weekend Kelly!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beverly. It was such a pleasure to read on your blog that our minds must be thinking the same thing as September rolled around! Happy you stopped in.
DeleteIt really is the little things. I enjoy watching the colors of fall 'bloom'. And also pulling out my favorite sweaters. I wish I lived where I didn't need them, but I do enjoy the change of wardrobe. What a treat to have a Pom tree in your yard. The pom is a beautiful color too. When is that extra hour of sleep coming? I could use it today. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry Michelle, Not until November 6! Hope you got some rest! xo
DeleteI'm an autumn girl too... And poms. *sigh* I think I need to go to the grocery store {although I'm sure ones fresh from a tree would be incredible}.
ReplyDeleteYeah...Daenel! There is something different about fruit of your labors compared to the grocery store! xo
DeleteWonderfulness! And oh, I am an Autumn gal myself! The glorious colors always make me HAPPY! Love that you can just go out and pick those poms... And now that summer is coming to an end, (even though 90 degree temps are lingering) the yarns will come out, and the knitting/crocheting of scarves begins. I may even finish a gigantic blanket that started out as a scarf...a very, very long, too long in fact, scarf, so I just kept going, transforming it into a blankie and it is now about half way done! Have a wonderful day! Aloha!
ReplyDeletelol! you let me know if the knitting stays a scarf or becomes a blanket! Thanks for the giggle this morning! xo
DeleteIt's the boots! The boots make it all worthwhile. And I'm not talking snow boots, here. :-)
ReplyDeleteThese pomegranates look so yummy, Kelly, and made for some wonderful photographs too.
Happy day to you!
Yes!!! the boots! And no no no...not snow boots but the cute leather ones to go with rolled up jeans,or cute fall dresses!!! Thank you Lisa xo
DeletePomegranates are one of my favorite foods too. Since it is still 90 here and will be for another month, it is hard to get into that fall feeling.
ReplyDeleteHi Abrianna, where do you live that it's 90*? Like us...warm days...80-90's...cooler evenings tho.
DeletePomegranates are one of my favorite foods too. Since it is still 90 here and will be for another month, it is hard to get into that fall feeling.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly! I enjoyed your description of your trees ... could fully visualize it all. The pomegranates look fabulous and refreshing. Even tho we have a moderate summer, I love autumn hands down! Winters are becoming more bearable as well (since we visit Arizona ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Barb, Always happy when you drop in. Working on my writing skills, so your comments mean a lot. Thank you. xoxo
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