shades and thoughts {feeling Fall}

{edges curled...amber Maple leaf}

{my blueberry bushes...now lovely shades of burgundy, bright red, & orange}
{tangle of a Clematis that never bloomed this summer...but is turning a pretty plum purple}{sea of Sedum...my 'Vera Jameson' thriving in the cool weather, the butterflies love it...doesn't this one almost look like it has eyes?}

{lavender Aster...the last of summer's wildflowers}

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Our Maple is beginning to turn. My neighbor plucked an amber-colored leaf from it the other day to show me as she stopped by for a visit. Today, I broke out the space heater. Pulled my gray hood up once or twice. I put the down comforter on the bed last week and stowed away the summer quilt. Spread out the heating blanket on the bed last night. And the knitting frenzy has been in full blown intensity for several weeks now, really whenever my hands are free...another sure sign of the coming cold season. And this activity often coincides with me cozying up near our gas fireplace.

We refuse to turn the heat on just yet. Hub has given me the go-ahead if it is too chilly in the house for me. But for some indiscernible reason we like to wait as long as possible. Like its some sort of odd contest or challenge or something... and September 16th just seems too early. So instead we hold out by using other resources for the time being.
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P.S. Thanks for all your sweet comments regarding my humble curtain. :)