In October, a maple tree before your window lights up your room like a great lamp. Even on cloudy days, its presence helps to dispel the gloom. — John Burroughs
It is the month I eagerly anticipate all year… my most favorite of all!
Although, it feels very off to be delighting in these days as my neighbors to the south are struggling mightily. But we sent off a donation or two… it seems so inadequate to just send off money but I know that all these donations will make a big difference. And despite the enormity of this disaster, there are bright spots that shine brighter than the trees will… stories of people helping each other. That gives me hope… and I hope it brings hope to those affected as well.
My October List of things is short this month:
- We head to Erie next week (and I am so very ready for it!)
- Then… once our Erie Time has finished, we will go pick up our new puppy!
Perhaps that is exactly how it should be to allow for maximum reveling in October days because just 4 days in and I have been doing LOTS of reveling!! The weather has turned nicely this week. We got some rain (we could use more, but I am not complaining!) and the past couple of mornings have been quite chilly! Yesterday morning, I watched the fog roll in (literally, I could watch it roll down the hills behind our house!) and it was incredible to watch! I have pulled out a couple of lopapeysa’s to wear… and they are the perfect woolly layer! Might a Mr. Heater have been nice? Yes… it would. But I have not “done” anything about making that a reality. (Done, as in tell Steve to order something! Ha!)
After taking August and September off from baking sour dough bread, I feared my starter (which, for those wondering, is nameless) would be dead. Not at all! It just needed a bit of “reviving” and 36 hours later was raring to go so I baked bread yesterday and was happy to have a fresh loaf of bread to go with the tomato soup I made!
Now I am off to do a bit of garden clean up on this amazingly gorgeous morning! Happy October everyone!
See you all back here on Monday!
October is a happy month for me, too! It brings the cooler weather I love, along with Ryan’s birthday and the opportunity to wear a Hitchhiker or two. Now I’ll be looking forward to seeing some photos from Erie and your lovely new puppy!
We’re having a stretch of amazing weather — warm & sunny, rain only at night (if at all) — but the mornings are cool, and it’s so lovely! I know you’ll have a great visit to Erie!
We finally seem to be getting that great October weather, don’t we? I know we’re due for more rain on Sunday, but the extended forecast is showing highs in the mid-60s next week — bring on the sweater weather!
I know you will have a fabulous time in Erie, and I can’t wait to see your new puppy!
I get excited when you go to Erie and then share your trip, AND I am sure excited about the puppy!!! GAH!! What a joyous addition to life.
You have so much to look forward to! I would be counting down the days!
Hopefully the weather holds for you while you’re away. At least if you’re driving you can take clothes for anything likely to turn up – wooly sweaters included – especially those with lovely patterned yokes
Have fun and get rested because you’re going to be run off your feet once that little pup arrives on your doorstep.
October is my favorite month too. I hope your trip to Erie is full of beauty and the kind of days you love. I’m excited for you to greet that Pup. By the way, I loved The Lion Women of Tehran.