Finally the afternoon shadows are lengthening, a sure sign to me that Autumn is here. A beautiful time of year, the bite of the sun loses its grip and coolness is becomes evident in the mornings and afternoons. Its time to add an extra cover on the bed and snuggling becomes possible, after months of tossing off the sheets and turning pillows at night to get cool.
I LOVE IT! I'm a temperate climate gal of old, and even though it doesn't get very cold here on the Gold Coast in winter, it does get significantly cooler than summer temperatures, and I feel that I come alive, feeling so much more energetic. It's possible to don a jacket or jersey, even a scarf and not feel overdressed; one can walk without "glowing". It's time to get the knitting needles out and into service; time to make casseroles and soups and enjoy the odd pudding - comfort food - wonderful! It's a time when I become nostalgic, recalling earlier times and experiences as a child, of gorgeous autumn tints on deciduous trees and shuffling through autumn leaves in nearby woods.
Though, as I said, it doesn't get very cold here, nevertheless cooler days give me an opportunity to stay indoors and curl up with a book, free of the compulsion to be outside.
Having recently withdrawn from the paid workforce, I shall be interested to see how my first autumn progresses, with opportunities to indulge in an afternoon nap, should the need arise. So many things I want to do,knit, read, write, visit friends...and get back to writing my Blog that I have ignored for so long.
I'll be back!
Simply Susan
