"I am rich today in Autumn's gold" G.Harp
Almost a week into November and our tree's are getting naked, I'm missing the color already! Our Autumn glory came late this year, but powerful, now almost faded. Makes me sad....But time has no sense of time, does it? I'm not a fan of being held hostage by the weather or season. As I get older I try hard to accept each season for all the good and not worry about the rest. I'm trying!
Many bloggers and facebook friends are bringing out the Christmas decor. I don't want to rush it. I understand Thanksgiving is later this year and makes sense why some are boxing up autumn but don't forget about sweet November! The month of Thanksgiving is needed in today's world, then we can enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Were not going over board this year, with the economy in such a mess, people are laid off or worse and the high prices and expectations of gifts, it's taking away from the real reason we celebrate. I will content to have the family gather for a good meal and share the day together, that is a true gift! Sweet November, I honor you!
Oh I agree with you....Christmas doesn't come out till after Thanksgiving.. I love this time of year.... no pressures...
ReplyDeleteHave a great day...Lisa
Agree, family is gift enough for me!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your blog!
ReplyDeleteI no longer subscribe to Country Living magazine as the lack of a true woman's country voice has never been in the pages of their periodical since Jo Northrup died. Hers were big shoes to fill but I must say, you come awfully close, with not so much the photos in your blog but your writing! YOU capture what is truly country in my suburban Long Island opinion: FAITH, FAMILY, HOME, KITCHEN TABLE, HEIRLOOMS AND HAND-ME DOWN FURNISHINGS, CULINARY AND NEEDLE ARTS, CRITTERS,DOMESTIC AND WILD, AND WONDER AT MOTHER NATURE'S MAJESTY! Your blog is a true, noncaloric sweet when I open your email!
Jean :)
Hi chicky!
ReplyDeleteHappy sweet November! I agree with you... to not rush through... and miss out on the beauty of today!!!
Like you we too are going to simplify Christmas... it's like we go crazy trying trying trying to do more more more... give more.. and the stress overwhelms a person to the point we miss out on what CHRISTmas is!!
I too am not rushing into the seasons...time to savor each one and enjoy them one by one.
ReplyDeleteYes, November is such a sweet precious month. I love it. Thank you for reminding your many readers to savor the month.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laura
Harvest Lane Cottage