Yellow the bracken,
Golden the sheaves,
Rosy the apples,
Crimson the leaves,
Mist on the hillsides,
Clouds grey and white,
Autumn, good morning,
Summer, good night!
-Traditional Waldorf verse
It's felt like autumn arrived a few weeks ago around here as there has been a delightful crispness in the air for awhile already. Apples, pumpkins and cider are appearing at local farms and farmers markets and stores, and we're starting to make plans about what needs to get done before winter's arrival. With the arrival of autumn the nature table has been switched over (it's our tradition to switch it over on the solstices or equinoxes). The summer gnome (made by my dear friend Kim over at Mothering with Mindfulness) has been put away and the sweet autumn acorn gnome she made for us has been brought out of his resting place. The Autumn book by Gerda Muller was ordered (and received) and our front door decoration has gone from our bunny welcome sign to a lovely cluster of Indian Corn.
There is just something so magical about the season of autumn, isn't there? Growing up in New England (and living here still) I think I took autumn for granted until the last handful of years. Had I not, I do think that Dave and I would have been married in October rather than August, if for no other reason than the amazing weather and sheer beauty of the trees in all their autumnal splendor! It's safe to say that October has become my favorite color ('cause really, is there anything more gorgeous?)!
We're looking forward to all that this splendid season has in store for us, dear friends. We wish you a lovely autumn, too. May it be full of magic, love and many blessings. Welcome, autumn! We're so glad you've returned. xo
