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Monday, September 22, 2008

First Official Day of Autumn!

*Autumn gives us every opportunity to live an authentic life. Yet how easy it is to miss the little things in the pursuit of a “perfect” life! An authentic life is made up of recognizing beautiful moments in an imperfect world. It's not fresh flowers in crystal vases or perfectly decorated rooms you are too scared to really live in. We must discipline ourselves to linger even for a moment on those things so they will become emblazoned in our memory like a snapshot in a tattered scrapbook. Embrace the REAL life you live each day!

20 Little Things To Treasure in Autumn
Quiet dinners by the fire...yes, even your gas fireplace will work
Reading mystery novels in darkened rooms
Flannel sheets at the end of a long day
Candles Flickering
Smelling cinnamon, oranges & cloves
Pumpkins
Roasts, Potatoes & Carrots
Fluffy blankets on a cold night
Watching movies snuggled together in a dimly lit room
Cozy socks
Pie in the oven
Warm crackling wood stoves...wouldn't you love to have one of those?
Squash with buttered brown sugar
Chili and corn bread
Wind blowing through leaves
Glow of lamps through windows
Laughter filling a room
Scrabble and popcorn
Caramel apples
Family

What things/memories do you treasure in/about autumn?


*Official Link

2 comments:

iWonder said...

Suzanne, thanks for the reminder to savor the moments of "real" life. I needed the reminder today.

"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." - 1 Thes 5:18

btw - I love your blog.

Catherine said...

It is a toss up for me between spring and autumn. I love both because each season is a welcome change from the heat and cold. The simple things in life are always best!