MONDAY MUSINGS: THE EBB AND FLOW OF LIFE.

Hi Guys!

This past week I’ve been a busy beaver packing away all my summer clothes, kissing goodbye to some, donating others to charity and to friends, as well as getting rid of a huge box of old magazines. Don’t you just love the feeling when you do the same? Great relief. Out with the old — in with the new!! I did the annual trudge down to the basement and welcomed back all my Fall/Winter clothes. Yes, it’s time!

Nature is going through the same seasonal metamorphosis as I watch the leaves go through various changes in colour before the final drop. Getting ready for winter hibernation and all that involves is a joyful process. I love heralding in the new seasons and especially love the colour and coziness of Autumn. The chocolate shops make it all the nicer with their special Thanksgiving chocolates and those divine Purdy’s chocolate fall leaves. Yummy!

I rarely noticed the changing seasons when I lived in Ireland as our seasons were never as clearly defined. Here in Victoria, each of the four seasons has its own individual charm. I have a different front door wreath to welcome each one. During Fall we have an extra one for Halloween! And of course Easter Sunday has its colourful Easter egg one!

My wardrobe goes through the same transition. I like to colour co-ordinate with nature, wearing hues similar to the Fall leaves — mustard yellow, burgundy, warm reds, sage green and browns. Gradually, as we near Thanksgiving, the table will be decorated with chocolate turkeys, fall leaves, and the sweet warm scent of pumpkin spice candles will permeate our home. So cozy! And this year we have Coco, our darling new puppy to join us. I wonder if she will enjoy lying in front of a big open fire, just like Lulu and Chi Chi did? Somehow, I think she will. This girl knows a thing or two about cozy!!

After our Canadian Thanksgiving is over, usually around October 10/11th, it will then be full on HALLOWEEN!! However, this year promises to be very different! We don’t know yet how different, but time will tell…I’ll keep you in the know! I feel sad for the little kids, as their world has altered enormously between school and access to friends. Understanding the vital law of ebb and flow in our lives will give us all courage during these dark C-19 days. These times of darkness are preludes to times of light and renewal. We just have to believe…

Yesterday, we passed a pumpkin patch. Usually at this time of the year their fields are awash with the sight of growing pumpkins. It saddened me to see they had only planted about a quarter of their regular amount. I guess they don’t want to be left with tons of unused and rotting pumpkins! But whatever happens with C-19, I will welcome in warmth to my home, decorate with gusto, bring out the scented pumpkin spice candles and usher in another wonderful new Season.

I hope you will join me too!

Lots of love,

Patricia and Coco xxx