What a welcome sight our faithful sun was this morning. There it was, sending angel rays streaming through the windows, bringing in early morning sunshine after a week of bitter wind. I felt as if a rainbow had come and touched down upon me.
Our kitchen and dining room face the east, with walls and doors of glass. They let the sunshine in this time of year in slants and shafts of light that cast shadows and illuminate all that sit in its path.
In spite of the gusty winds and the hard pouring rain that overwhelmed us this week, there remains a substantial show of green here on the Cutoff. Birds are still flitting about; robins and nuthatches waiting in line to use the bird bath just outside the dining room window earlier and a cardinal flitting outside the den window, its happy chit-chitting drawing my attention. As I write, a blue jay is lording over the neighborhood. Our jays are bullies; bigger and louder and selfish, though they are so beautiful to see. It is a welcome sight to see them around these days as their population was in an alarming decline with the West Nile virus that plagued the area a few years ago.
I hope the weather holds out for all the trick-or-treaters this weekend . . .
. . . and for you and me.
These are lovely photos. How welcoming your windows look. I’m glad you had some nice weather. We have had some wind and rain, but nothing like the storms that you have had. Today was a beautiful day for us too. We went to town for breakfast (No school – conferences), hauled some things for a friend, went to Jacksonville to Staples, drove to Springfield, then Hillsboro, and then Litchfield, back to Springfield, Petersbug, Havana, Canton, and finally home. It was a round trip of 250 to 300 miles. It was a beautiful day and we bought a boat in Litchfield. I hope the weather holds for all of us too.
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Thank you, Janet.
It is good for all to have a break from the stormy weather – and nice for the treaters to not have to brave the storms – not that we get any trick-or-treaters here.
Phew! What a busy and productive day you had yesterday with a boat as well. The kids around here only had a half a day of school.
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Lovely photos–especially the stained glass reflecting on the wall. I love this time of year, fall is my favorite season–the crispness in the air and falling leaves. If only it didn’t need to turn into winter!! I have a box of fall decorations, which I’ve not gotten around to pulling out and displaying–it’s getting late now, but maybe I should do that today! Enjoy your weekend.
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Thank you, Danielle. I love fall, too. Ah, but it will turn into winter, and we can cozy up to even more good books. I didn’t put as many decorations out this year, either. I don’t think it is too late at all – some of them will be good through November. It is a beautiful, crisp day here and I’m about to go out and do some yard work.
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Doesn’t you heart warm to the sunshine, after stormy weather? We had it too today, a last day on the beach before returning home. They are indeed beautiful, warm photos full of optimism, and they warm us a continent away:-) Thanks Penny…
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Oh, yes it does, Kate. It is interesting how much your weather and ours has been mirroring. It is such a golden day today. I love it. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
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It’s gorgeous here today as well. These autumn colours against the azure sky simply take my breath away. Happy Halloween!
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Beauty all around. Happy Halloween, which I am sure it will be in your special witch’s hat.
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Love those Angel Rays….thanks to you Penny…
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I know. They just make me feel so good and wanting to smile.
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