Last week a cold front moved in, bringing in crisp air and ample rain. The skies are silver and gray. The mountains, half hidden by mists, are dusted with snow. Red and gold laves are falling from the trees to dance on the wind. In other words, the landscape is picturesque. Life feels as soothing … Continue reading Picturesque October: When rain feels like smooth jazz
The weather is cooling down and my sweaters have been taking out of their storage trunk and returned to my closet. Fall is officially here.Every season has their own perks, but fall has always been my favorite. Something about the brisk weather, the changing leaves, and the approaching Holidays brings me the peace and joy … Continue reading Autumn Returns: new season, new changes
Prompt: What does Autumn taste like? Autumn is the season of flavors, the taste: warm, hearty, sweet, and spicy. The season tastes like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and toasted brown sugar. It tastes like roasted garlic, salt, pepper, and hot vegetables. It tastes like fresh-baked yeast, hot, steaming starch, and juicy, sweet meat. It tastes like … Continue reading Taste of Autumn
A few weeks back I posted that I was going to be getting an emotional support animal. Well, I finally got one. Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon, is a Wiccan Holiday marked by celebration of change. As the days turn from hot to cold and from light to dark, Mabon is a holiday dedicated … Continue reading Aspasia the Mabon Cat
Writing Challenge: Sept 22, 2017 Prompt: Write something inspired by the saying "Where there's smoke there's fire." A thin line of gray smoke swirled in the light breeze. I could see it from down the road, even before I saw the cheerful flames. “Where there is smoke, there’s fire” I though as I drove up … Continue reading Bon Fire
*Photo taken by me: October 8, 2017* The Rocky Mountains are young, rough and wild. The way the stone jut out of the ground, violently and forcefully, takes the breath away. At sunset in Utah Valley, the last rays of the westward sun lights up the rocky surface, painting the uneven facades bright gold. This, … Continue reading Rock Canyon at Sunset
*I promised to post this earlier, but I got busy with the first week of school- classes, homework, adjusting to a new schedule etc. In any case, here it is. * Autumn I stand outside just before a rainstorm Staring at the mountains filled with brown, green, red, yellow, and orange Contrasted and enhanced by … Continue reading Autumn
*First Day of School! First Day of School!* *This also inspired a similar poem, which I will post later today, when I'm not in class* Writing Challenge: April 9, 2017 Prompt: Write about your favorite Season Autumn puts me in a cheery, magical frame of mind. The warm colors of the leaves against the cool … Continue reading Autumn
Bringing Mae Flowers 