A part of me cannot believe it is already November! The clocks have changed and so has the season, there is something totally inspiring about Autumn and it is by far my favourite season. As the leaves change a new season is upon us and another season of our lives have passed.
The autumn for me always signifies the countdown to Christmas but it's a countdown I enjoy more that the day itself.
Near our house is a patch of grass where people walk the dogs, a few trees litter the space and it is in these I watch the Autumn coming in, from the green leaves of summer, changing to brown and ten falling to the ground creating a carpet of total beauty. From our study window I can almost glimpse the tree tops of the park beyond the tram lines, have changed too now and I know the soft, dying leaves will have collected on the paths and floated seamlessly down the lake in the park.
As soon as the Goose leaves the roundabout in Nottingham then Autumn has arrived, as if his migration signifies the end of the summer. Soon the people walking the steep hill to town are pushing the leaves and the squirrels are busy collecting for the winter months, undettered my the climbing tram and bustles of people wrapped up against the wind.
The scarves come out and heating goes on and before we know it Halloween is here, the jackolanterns glow in the windows (even in ours) and children dressed as ghosts and ghouls go door to door for treats galore. The parties begin with adults dressed as Dracula's and town is transformed into a part for the dead for one night only.
And then skies are alight with colours of bright gold and amber to match those dying leaves as firework night is upon us. The day after I always find the low smoke left by the many fireworks and bonfires hanging in the air very comforting.
So bring on the long nights and cold winds, as I am happy to wrap up warm for our beautiful autumn days.
Enjoy....
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