Winding Down

 It is hard to believe that October is winding down.  

The brilliant colors appear to have reached their peak.  They have been exceptionally glorious this year. 

The "Hunter's Moon" made an appearance a few days ago.  It was  amazingly bright. 

Every month has its own special beauty but October's is hard to beat.

Well it is time for me to wind down, but just before I do...please meet our new family addition. 

This is Gunnar and he just turned twelve weeks old.

He and Kelsey have become great friends.

Hopefully she will keep him wound down. :)!!

Have a lovely end to October.

Hugs

Debbie

"He has made everything beautiful in its time.  He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God had done from beginning to end."  Eccl.3:11 (NIV) 

End may be Better

 At Harmony Hills the end of September is proving to be better than the beginning.  The first week of the month we were in the 90's and quite humid.  As we come to the final days the temperatures are much cooler and more pleasant.

 Already the hills are displaying the changing colors.

In spots there is brilliant crimson foliage giving us a promise of more beauty to come.

 Chokecherry is growing wild making the fence row lovely.

Not to be outdone the leaves of the blackberry bush have turned a lovely peach color.  They grow near by.

Yes I believe the end of September is better than when it began.

Hope your end of the month is great.

Have a lovely week.

Hugs

Debbie

"The end of a matter is better than its beginning..."  Eccl. 7:8

Cozy Chat

Pull up a comfy chair, grab something hot to drink and lets have a cozy chat about this and that!

I am enjoying Paul Newman's delicious sweet cinnamon spice tea.  No caffeine and no sugar...a perfect drink for a bed time beverage.  My brother gave me a box to sample.  Glad he did.  It is now a favorite of mine.

Hubby caught this lovely pink sky the other morning.  There is something special about sunrise this time of the year.  As the days shorten seeing the day's first light makes one want to savor those sweet early moments.

That butternut squash I shared in a previous post ended up in a moist quick bread. What a good treat and healthy too!😉 

Zinnias and blue forget- me- not flowers continue to bloom into the first days of November.  Ah it is hard to believe there is only two months of 2022 remaining.  

Little Kelsey did very well with her first lesson.  She is already beginning to show better behavior.

 Well friends thank you so much for taking time to stop and chat.  Hope everyone has a cozy start to November.

Hugs

Debbie

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

Golden Glow

October's golden glow is beginning to fade.  The rain and wind has brought down so many leaves.  

Already the woodland floor is covered.   This happening occurs every year.  Sometimes it is slow and gentle.  Today though it was fast and furious.  They fell all at once.

The cosmos don't seem to mind the weather.  In fact they appear to be enjoying their breezy dance.

It looks like these two decided to stick their tongues out at the blustery day. (Or maybe it was that silly woman behind the camera). Between showers they were able to get in a romp or two.  (As you can see Kelsey is out on parole.  Her behavior is showing signs of improvement.  She starts puppy school Saturday.  There may be a possibility in the near future she will be set free.  Only time will tell)😉!

Well I will leave you for now.  Hope each and everyone of you are enjoying October's final glow.

Hugs

Debbie

"His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters."  Rev. 1:15 (NIV)

   

Great Day

What a great day for a motorcycle ride.  Hubby and I couldn't resist .  This day  needed to be seized and savored.      

We saw Crimson Reds...

peachy oranges...

Golden yellows...

and all these against the bluest sky.

As we rode country roads Travis Tritt's song came to mind "A Great Day to Be Alive"

 Thought maybe you might enjoy hearing it.  Hope you have a great day too!

Hugs

Debbie

"Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days," Psalm34:12  (NIV)

"Anxious for Nothing"

This week's library visit found me selecting a book by John MacArthur "Anxious for Nothing".  The last copyright was 2012... first edition 1993.  In spite of the years when it was first written, the message is timeless and still relevant in 2020.

We all know anxiety and stress have been in existence from the beginning of time.  Just look at Jesus' words ..."Do not worry about your life" - "why do you worry about clothes" - "do not worry about tomorrow".  Those very missives were penned over two thousand years ago.

Even though much of culture has changed - man's need to feel loved and secure has not.  We all desire a good outcome for our lives.

When that outcome is challenged by hard times it is easy to turn inward and allow anxiety to dominate our thoughts.

I love what Corrie Ten Boom wrote "Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength."

(This lady is one of my heroes.  She survived being incarcerated in a Nazi prison camp.  Her remarkable story can be found in "The Hiding Place".)

 If any of you are struggling with anxiety perhaps "Anxious for Nothing" and "The Hiding Place"would be helpful.  Both authors have good words that share wisdom and hope for troubled times. 

I will leave you with one of my favorite verses written by the apostle Paul.

 "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."  Phil. 4:6&7  (NIV)

Hugs

Debbie

Blush

 October is beginning to blush.

There are little passages of color here and there.

Some wonderful contrasts are making a statement.

Not all of the flowers are gone.  The Malva often waits until fall to share her lovely blossoms.

Sweet Violas continue to bloom abundantly.  They seem to enjoy the cooler season.

Even these two brave dandelions are not quite ready to say goodbye.

Naturally the Asters and Goldenrod are celebrating the start of October's blush.

Hope all of you have a delightful week.   Keep safe and keep "Looking Up".

Hugs

Debbie 

"That fading flower, his glorious beauty set on the head of a fertile valley, will be like a fig ripe before harvest - as soon as someone sees it and takes it in his hand, he swallows it."  Isaiah 28:4

Leaving

Today we are taking a walk and leaving the world's woes behind.   

We are "Looking up" - enjoying the beauty of  a November day.

Drinking in nature's loveliness...

Not getting entangled with life's brambles...

walking away...

and remembering to smile.   It always makes things better.












 
Hope all of you are doing the same.  Thanks for taking time to visit.

Hugs

Debbie

"He restores my soul." Psalm 23:3 (NIV)
 

Being Grateful

November's arrival has me focusing on being grateful.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner (here in America) it is nice to consider all the blessings one enjoys.

Such as beauty found in a blue sky...

wildflowers pushing their way through an old pile of wood posts...

a solitary posy bravely reaching for the sun's rays...

 simple leaves and weeds to sketch...

and last but not least - all of you who show up faithfully each week to pay me a visit.

God Bless

Debbie

"How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy we have in the presence of our God because of you."   1 Thessalonians 3:9