Reflection

                            

Seasonal change parallels life. 

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           Leaves  fall.. a quiet time sets in.  Tree trunks are still, bare, exposed, vulnerable.. 

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Rain will bring life to our streams and forests...  cleansing, washing away the past, helping us focus on the present and teaching us to live in the moment.

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Time to reflect.  

be still.. 

 and think

What defines a good life?

I recall a time when I felt a tug at my heart.
 

  

  My children were young and I had a career. 

 One day I awoke to an odd feeling.  It was as if a little tremor was coming through and I didn't feel right. 

I felt that in trying to do everything, I was doing nothing well.  I began to consider resigning. I knew if I chose that path, I would not be able to duplicate my position easily and having to start all over again would be a likely scenario.  

 "I'll be a middle aged woman (in my forties.. funny how young that seems now!) and I'll be reinventing myself, sitting in a classroom with kids.." I cried to my husband. 

We all have regrets in our lives. The one thing you will never regret is the time you spend with your children ~ loved ones.

I made the decision that was right for me.

Yes.. I did have to start all over again.  Do I have any regrets?

Absolutely not, and if I were to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing!



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In THREES

Groups of threes...

Going to a pumpkin farm is a tradition.

My home.. varied colored Mums in planters..

White pumpkins are so pretty.  They work perfectly inside my home and complement the neutral interior. Cinderella pumpkins and gourds go outside. 

These little white pumpkins are darling and  fun to group in  threes. 

In threes on old books..

.. in threes on my chair..

My autumn glassybaby display.. in threes with antique roses resting atop Lanvin.

Candles are important here in the pacific northwest.  Today I brought home a new fragrance from Jo Malone. The packaging is so pretty.  Here it sits next to pieces of Astier de Villatte, Paris.

...threes look good here too..

Red roses and a grey pumpkin sitting on the table.

.. and a perky little pumpkin sitting on my hunt board. 

How do you feel about witches?

My favorite little witch is seen here.. relaxing against a tapestry pillow.

...  a little black kitty getting some fresh air ..  leaning against a few colorful pumpkins on the doorstep.

Sometimes this witch will fly around.  I think white flatters her, what do you think?  She seems to like the french table and chairs.. perhaps she is a french witch? :)

Most of the time, I watch what I eat but I do splurge every now and then.  Here is a weakness of mine.. fresh farm apples and soft caramel.

Yep.. no problem and I enjoyed every bite!!!

Do you like candy corns?  If you do .. please help yourself  and then you can join me on a walk along the trail near my home.  The leaves are turning and the weather has been perfect.

     

It's all about balance at this time of year.  Lots of food, family, and fun ahead.  Are you ready for it? 

Have a wonderful week!

xx
leslie