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10/11/2017

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I've been waiting to break out the pumpkin-cinnamon candle.
Today is one of those days when I'm celebrating the home fires -- even if the extent of the fire is the pumpkin-cinnamon candle above, and the stove when I put a supper casserole in later.

Today is a work day at home. If all goes as planned, I won't be driving anywhere, but rather doing some long-overdue, deeper-than-normal cleaning (the master bathroom for one), organizing, putting up the fall decorations, and chilling.

Sometimes it's the little things, the quiet days, that we celebrate in our own peaceful, low-key way. This is one of those kind of days. The candle above and the pretty fall ring with it were gifts from our friends Tom and Char when they visited in the summer. I told them I would be lighting up in the fall, and here we are.

Brian and I both enjoy burning scented candles in cool and cold weather. While it's not cool or cold today, it's fall and that's a good excuse to enjoy a new candle and think of our friends' thoughtfulness.

Speaking of sweet friends, yesterday this "thinking of you" card arrived from my dear friend Debbie in Ohio. Debbie used to live on Carriage Lane and our kids grew up together.

She's been blissfully busy being a new grandmother! And in the midst of it all, she thought of me with this homemade card and God-breathed scripture inside: Psalm 150:6: "Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD."
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Debbie knows how I love canning jars ... and blooms (relating to a program I give on Blooming Before You Are Planted.) Thank you, my friend!
I think the photo below summarizes this time of year, a period of transition. I'm still clinging to my summer sandals, but the brown nail polish indicates that it's fall (a color I don't wear much in other seasons).

OK, time to get busy and get some things done around the house! Happy Hump Day, everyone. Don't forget to celebrate life's quiet times and simple pleasures such as a clean house, a scented candle, and appreciation for our friends and loved ones.
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A tale of two seasons: summer sandals and fall colors on the toes. I always wonder how many more times I'll be wearing sandals before the socks and serious shoes come out.
8 Comments
Marilyn Witt link
10/11/2017 07:00:18 am

I love autumn. I guess I am backwards, but I always feel renewed in the fall.

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Donna Cronk
10/11/2017 09:35:44 am

It's funny, but while fall isn't my favorite season, I'm always taken by surprise with how much I do enjoy it.

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Cheryl
10/11/2017 08:06:15 am

Cute shoes! #shoeenvy

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Donna Cronk
10/11/2017 09:37:38 am

Thanks, Cheryl. I have no problem finding cute summer sandals. It's EVERY OTHER KIND OF SHOE that present problems.

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Cathy
10/11/2017 11:04:43 pm

Enjoyed your post but would suggest you not leave the photo of your address on the internet.

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Donna Cronk
10/12/2017 03:51:36 pm

Good idea. I axed it.

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Debbie M. link
10/22/2017 04:32:53 am

Donna... I love the "power" of a low-tech, old-fashioned card to surprise, to bless and to even make it into a blog post on the internet! :) Glad to hear you were enjoying your day!

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Donna Cronk
10/27/2017 06:31:29 am

And you are masterful with your cards.

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