November

 

It's November! October was here and gone, like a much anticipated event that is over too fast, not even leaving memories. 

leaf image used by permission from Flying Geese Quilts on IG,

 her fall is earlier, she has trees!

I love November, it's such a beautiful golden month here. The leaves will begin to turn color next week,  the sky is so blue, the dunes and marshes brilliant amber finally. It is a quiet month for me, no longer a time of planning joy filled holidays and  gathering all one's loved ones around a glowing candlelit table. 

Instead I try to focus on the moments of joy--the  migratory warblers who feast on the holly and bay berries, the seabird flocks that rest and gather before continuing south. I enjoy the chillier days, to again sit indoors and sew at my machine---though warm days bring us right back out for deck time handwork.  [Noah's animals are progressing nicely~].

The long drought and salt drenched winds put an early end to my potted garden. The zinnias will be sheared off this week. The marigolds are November-December stars.

Instead I am collecting seeds, to dry and store for another summer.

Hoarding the last oh so sweet tiny bouquets.

Loving the subtle palette of the late hydrangeas.

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A few cold nights have made me feeling so chilled. ["no heat til January", or so I say]

Last night I made this old fashioned recipe from @shifferdiane on IG. A wonderfully easy and fast to make recipe. So many bread puddings have become so complex, absurd in this homely dish. [I added mushrooms.]

It was delicious and so warming.

But even with added steamed broc and cauli, it harked back to long ago days when a high fat high carb [white bread ciabatta!]  meal was acceptable. I prob won't make it again.

The time change is as always discombobulating. We were up so early these past couple days. Mo has adjusted better than me, though he has demanded extra meals at odd times. I divide his kibble ration and indulge him for a while. I can't bear to see a beloved creature go hungry. Here is Mo with his sitter, off to look for autumn roses or interesting scents?

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Posted on Election eve.  May you all be safe and well. 

love

lizzy

gone to the beach...