Autumn

by cruzanheart 14 Replies latest jw friends

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  cruzanheart

  Mmm, this is my favorite time of year in Texas! Our trees aren't as brilliantly colorful as New England's, but they do turn colors, the weather cools off, our electric bill is cut at least in half, my roses explode with blooms one last time before winter, there is a golden glow as the sun sets, and I get the cooking bug. Today I'm making homemade bread, clam chowder, sauteed and baked chicken breasts (2/3 of which will be used for homemade chicken enchiladas in a couple of days) and a pumpkin pie. The windows are open, the house smells wonderful, and life is good.

  Okay, there was a bottle of wine involved in all of this . . .

  And when I went grocery shopping today, I ran into a bunch of neighbors and friends at the store, and it was great. It reminded me of my life post-JW. We all have the holiday season coming up and are making plans for dinners, parties, gifts -- WONDERFUL things that as a JW I saw only from the outside looking in.

  Live each day, my friends, and enjoy the moments. Look for the beauty and you will find it in very simple things.

  Love to all,

  Nina
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  Lady Lee

  ((((Nina))) Our leaves are finished. The last week has been full of rain and wind. What's left isn't very pretty.

  I spent as much time as I could out taking picture of the changing of the leaves - an awesome sight

  Glad to hear life is so good. Give the kids and my bud a hug from me
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  ballistic

  Yeah jeez. I rememeber when I got off the plane in Dallas, I decided to walk to downtown Dallas. (I walk everywhere normally) I walked about 4 miles and the heat was killing me. Some guy gave me a lift when I realised sidewalks simply don't go "everywhere". Jeeeez, it was a rude awakening to walking in the heat.
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  ballistic

  and I was carrying 6 weeks of supplies. Everything was alright 2 days later when I met Valis (Travis).
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  crazyblondeb

  Thanks Nina, now I'm REALLY homesick!! Not to mention, I really miss those cute, tight wrangler a$$es!!! heeheehee
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  restrangled

  Being born and raised in the Midwest and now living in Florida, I am envious of anyone that has any change of seasons!

  It sounds as if you had a wonderful day!...with or without the wine.

  Here in Florida we go from green to brown, a few days of cooler weather, and any power bill we get slack on gets made up for by our water and pool pump bill. Oh yes we live in Paradise! Those beautiful shots of the ocean you see when you are buried under snow is not available to any residents in the center of the state....which is where most Floridians live. Ocean front property is like buying in Hawaii.

  Enjoy your seasons including the snow.

  Envying all you that are enjoying the change of seasons! I guess you can envy us in February when the weather is nice for us.

  r.
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  Undecided

  The trees are beautiful here in NC and Va. I think it was the best fall I have ever seen. We drove up in the mountains two or three times to just enjoy the show.

  Ken P.
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  love2Bworldly

  MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR!!!

  I live in the "City of Trees", that's our nickname. It is beautiful right now, and I love it when it starts raining and all the leaves are blowing in the wind. I am planning Thanksgiving dinner already, thinking about what I want to cook. I love the holiday season!
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  parakeet

  Cruzanheart, the kind of day you describe -- good food, beautiful weather, loving family and friends, holiday anticipation -- this is what life is all about. (((((hugs)))))
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  Frannie Banannie

  Ahhh, Nina! It all sounds wonderful! I love autumn!

  Frannie