Autumnal Days

 

It is barely noticeable at first, the sun starts setting a few moments earlier, the air becomes a little less saturated with humidity, the squirrels become busier and then before I know it, the first few brilliant autumn colors start to peak through the green leaves that so desperately cling to their chlorophyl hue. At first I am always a bit sad, perhaps it is because the first twelve years of my memorable life, like most, revolved around those few hot summer months that freed you from the drudgery of long boring winter school days, forever anticipating, forever wishing for June.  My school days have forever put a pock on Autumn. After the initial moments of sadness pass, there comes a twinge of excitement. Cooler weather, less humidity, no mosquitoes (which are the size of wasps around here on the coast of Virginia), inviting piles of leaves to jump in and the anticipation of the holidays. Fall and winter are my time to nest, to take joy in the warmth of the home and to dwell on all the little projects that are in need of starting or completing.  One of the places that  Little Grey (my three year old daughter) and I love to visit is the charming little Red Lion park in the historic Old Town area of Portsmouth. Its a wonderful place to take a few snapshots and enjoy the afternoon especially in the autumn. I am also working on a crocheted shawl with pom poms for Little Grey, I will show more pics of it when I finish.