Blogtober 26: Autumn Delights the Senses

 

In the morning darkness I walk down the stairs, cross the living room and turn on the light. All the shadowy furniture suddenly appears familiar and cozy. The fire lights and warmth radiates into the room. How quiet the world is before the light. 

When I awake early, I like to read and write. I savour my uninterrupted time and the stillness of the house. 

Last night's Hunter Moon was not visible because of cloud cover, so I was glad to see it shining bright as dawn arrived. I stepped out the back door in my bare feet and snapped a photo. It was a wee bit chilly out there. 

Later, I noticed the sun slanting its light on the mantel, highlighting the dried hydrangeas and casting a sharp candle shadow on the wall. Another fleeting moment of beauty caught.

I've spent much of the day at my computer, working on various writing projects and emails. After lunch I went for a walk in the bright sunshine, with fluffy clouds on the horizon. Is there any month so beautiful as October? 

The friends who came for brunch yesterday brought a bag of quince for us. I asked for two; they brought five. How fragrant they are. I'm not certain what I'll do with them yet - what would you suggest? 

A shorter post today after two days of lengthy ones. Thank you for sticking around through the month of Blogtober. Just a few days to go. I always wonder what I can say in a daily post, but something always comes up. Until tomorrow...