Autumn's Arrival

 

Autumn has slipped quietly into New England before its official calendar arrival date.

It seems like overnight, it gets darker at sundown.

 The air is cooler and exceedingly pleasant.

The air-conditioner has been switched to OFF (thank heavens).

The sun seems more golden and comfortable.

Inside the house, the wonderful fragrance of a spiced pumpkin Yankee candle fills the air. It's intoxicating.

 A Bird of Paradise, a rather exotic faux plant with huge orange "finger-pointing" flowers, adorns the kitchen table.

 It was actually a plant my late husband loved and never discarded.  So now it graces the table instead of the former mancave.  

His spirit remains with me, deep inside my heart.

This is such a magnificent season.  

 It goes by quickly though so it's imperative that every single moment be cherished and savored, like fine, expensive wine.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO CELEBRATE AUTUMN?