Prelude

September 9, 2018 (252/365)

“Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul... but I must confess  that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October.” - Peggy Toney Horton

What a perfect September day! The air is crisp and the leaves are just hinting at the spectacular autumn to come. My house is clean, my dog is groomed, there's a big pot of chili on the stove, and the Packers are playing the Bears in the season opener. I don't want to wish the days away, but bring on autumn!

Half Full

September 8, 2018 (251/365) "See the glass half full...see the beauty and the hope for tomorrow." - Craig Sager 

As I wandered around the yard this afternoon, struggling to find something to photograph and lamenting the state of my garden after a week of heavy rain, I suddenly realized that my glass was actually half-full...almost!

French Friday: La Lavande

le 7 septembre 2018 (250/365) « La lavande est l'âme de la Haute-Provence. » - Jean Giono

Take Notice

September 6, 2018 (249/365)

"Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. " - Ashley Smith

Apples

September 5, 2018 (248/365) "Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed." - Robert H. Schuller

On the Horizon

September 4, 2018 (247/365) "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss

La Rentrée -- "the reentry" -- I love this French expression for back-to-school. As much as I relish summer's languid pace, September makes me eager for change. As Jordan Baker told Daisy Buchanan, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” (F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby). It's hot and humid today, but soon, we'll be enjoying cooler weather, cozy sweaters, fires in the fireplace, hot cider, football games, and the beautiful fall colors. School starts today, and even though I never really left this summer, I am ready for The Reentry. As I begin my 25th year in the Pewaukee School District, I am excited to discover what's on the horizon.