Do you ever have something that just makes your life seem better than what it actually is? Something simple? Well, I do. It is the white miniature string lights that are around the ceiling in my sunroom. (We sit out here almost every evening just to catch a glimpse of the wildlife. Most often it is the fox and deer and we were not disappointed tonight.) When it gets too dark, we turn on the tiny ceiling lights and immediately my spirits are lifted. Dare I say the magic of Christmas? There's something about these lights reflecting off the seven double glass doors that is mesmerizing. They look like airport runway lights and go on forever and ever and ever.
Didn't we have a beautiful Sunday? Such a beautiful night after a beautiful day. We have had several of those this year. I suppose that will make up for 2020 ice storm which left our trees in tatters. Nonetheless, our 2021 fall is beautiful. Each year we wait and wonder what fall will bring to our little area. This year isn't as brilliant in color as other years (I keep hoping we are not at the peak), but each time when I meander through our tiny woods, I see autumn and nature at its finest. You will find beauty everywhere.
Another thing that makes my life seem so good is mowing the yard. When I was mowing yesterday--perhaps for the last time this year--I was reminded of all the autumns of the last 73 years. Those 73 autumn memories melded together to make me, ME. To make ME remember the good times. To make ME enjoy the smell of a bonfire. To make ME love the changing colors. To make me look forward to more autumns. To make ME want to share my joy of autumn with those I love. To make ME cherish the life as I live it.
I follow a lot of Instagram home decor accounts and while they do have beautiful homes, I feel no jealously. There is something about our humble abode that that keeps me grounded. Travel here and there, but this is where I want to be!
Here are some photos of our yard, Autumn 2021. I guess my life is PERFECT.
I love you!
