Tag Archives: Autumn

Arrival of the Junco

Posted on November 3, 2025 by daeja's view

A friend of mine stated that when the Dark-eyed Juncos show up at the bird feeder, Winter is surely on the way. They have arrived in all their rotund fluffiness, an announcement that Autumn is trucking right along. Although it … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Autumn, Gardening, Holidays, nature, Perspective, Photography, Seasons, senior musings, The Urban Porch, The Urban Porch ™, treasures, Uncategorized, Views From he Urban Porch ™ | Tagged Arrival of the Junco, Autumn, Dark-eyed Junco, fading foliage, Fall, Fence Dinosaur, geese migration, Halloween, last colors of autumn, papillon, winter is not far off | Leave a comment

Slow Rollout

Posted on October 19, 2025 by daeja's view

So here we are, mid-October, and it’s rolling out in slo-mo. While other areas are getting color, this little corner of the world (at least my world) has been in a bit of a stall. The maple tree in front … Continue reading →

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Observations on the Arrival of the Equinox

Posted on September 20, 2024 by daeja's view

A day or so away from the Autumn Equinox, here we are again. It’s been cool nights and still very warm, ever-shortening days. All signs are barreling towards Fall at full speed, pops of orange here and there, gardens calling … Continue reading →

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Looking for Light

Posted on October 13, 2023 by daeja's view

There is too much to say and nothing to say at the same time concerning the painful state of the world these days. We are on visual and emotional overload. My rants on this blog (and there have been a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Coping, Holidays, Perspective, Seasons, The Urban Porch, The Urban Porch ™, Uncategorized, Views From he Urban Porch ™, Weather | Tagged Autumn, avoiding the awful, circle of life, climate, coping mechanisms, dealing with stress, diversions, dull foliage, fake spider webs, Fall, Halloween, halloween decorations, no fall color, not looking, sleeping bees, weird seasons | 2 Comments

Peaking

Posted on October 26, 2022 by daeja's view

The color is peaking in style this year here in the northeast. Despite skepticism that it wouldn’t happen due to the drought, Autumn is delivering with a pupil-dilating, heart-opening array of almost trippy leaf psychedelia. We are pulsing with color … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, nature, treasures, Uncategorized, Wow! | Tagged achingly beautiful, Autumn, most beautiful season, northeast autumn, the melancholy of fall | 2 Comments

Transitions

Posted on October 16, 2022 by daeja's view

The coloring of Autumn is building to all its glory, and I walk around sighing with mouth agape. But I will share all of that at a later time. Right now the large and small creatures are in motion. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Stories, Autumn, Perspective, treasures, Uncategorized, Wildlife | Tagged animals, Autumn, Changes, falling into autumn, insects, nature, small wonders, Wildlife | 1 Comment

The Light Has Changed

Posted on September 20, 2012 by daeja's view

The light has changed. There is a perceptible glow that heralds the arrival of Autumn. It is moody and wistful, filled with wishes, yearnings and memories. The sky becomes an achingly beautiful blue, or a moody, layered steel, or glows. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daeja's Garden, Gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged Autumn, autumn light, cherry tomatoes, end of summer, Fall, Harvest, kale, raw kale recipe, Recipes, urban garden | 13 Comments

A Brief Tour of This Saturday’s Market

Posted on August 26, 2012 by daeja's view

This Saturday I met a friend for iced chai and a cheddar/chive muffin, and then took a stroll down the street to our local Farmer’s Market. As always, the beauty of the harvest made my pulse quicken. For those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Photography, Shopping, Uncategorized | Tagged Autumn, beauty, Color, end of summer, Farmer's Market, Flowers, fruit, Harvest, Saturday, vegetables | 8 Comments

My Best Snake Story

Posted on January 15, 2012 by daeja's view

It appears I am building an unintended repertoire of Close Encounters With Wildlife stories. I have been asked by someone to share “the one about the snake”, and so I give it to you here. This particular vignette occurred in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Stories, Are you kidding me?, Humor, Uncategorized, Wildlife, Winter | Tagged Autumn, Copperhead, country living, Eastern Milk Snake, household wildlife, Snakes, winter | 7 Comments

November Homescape

Posted on November 19, 2011 by daeja's view

“Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.” – Elizabeth Lawrence

Posted in Gardening, Uncategorized | Tagged Autumn, Elizabeth Lawrence, Japanese Maple, November, trees | 1 Comment