Tag Archives: Autumn

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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

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