Category: autumn

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In a Matter of Minutes

Ok, well, perhaps it was a couple of hours…but still. In one afternoon the leaves on our old, ridiculous lovely willow tree–which are still green by-the-way– just came launching down, half burying the driveway in the process. Now, if we could just get them all scooped up and plopped down into the garden for next year. That would be wonderful.

I love leaves.

But wait. By the next morning we had this…

which turned into this.

I love snow.

But here’s the dilemma–the ground may look like this–right now, but the tree still looks…

like…this. I know, a busload of leaves still up there–right?

Our tree needs to get with it. It’s November already, for Pete’s sake.

Sheesh.

So, in the next few days, if the snow melts and we get back to seeing green–so to speak–perhaps between all the turkey and stuffing and pie and potatoes, we’ll find a way to toss all those silly leaves out back and maybe…just maybe, there’ll be hope for next year’s garden. Either way.

I love Autumn.

“You simply will not be the same person two months from now after consciously giving thanks each day for the abundance that exists in your life. And you will have set in motion an ancient spiritual law: the more you have and are grateful for, the more will be given you.”

— Sarah Ban Breathnach

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A Patch of Pumpkins

We thought about making the trip to a real, live pumpkin patch this year…

but Lily and Beckham went with their Pre-school class last week.

So I had to wonder if they’d think our funny, little- bitty patch was…you know…lame.

After all, what could possibly be exciting about 4 or 5 pumpkins growing in the backyard after seeing one of the real true Linus type pumpkin patches?

As it turns out, there just seems to be something magical and lovely about stomping around in a nearly forgotten, spent garden…

to find just the right pumpkin. The one that feels like it has always been yours.

The one that feels like it already has your name carved on it…somehow.

Kinda made our patch feel very, very real…after all.

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Confusion In The Ranks

On the heels of the post about how “Autumn is most certainly coming now, bla-bla,” I have to say…it seems to me like only part of our yard is catching on. The pumpkins are doing their best to look all nice and Autumy. Two points for them.

The choke cherries–if that’s what they are–look ready to feed the birds till December. Good job choke cherries.

And our wood pile is set to “extra dry” in anticipation of cooler things to come. Way to go wood pile.

But I ask you…

What is Autumn-ish about a rose bush that’s still blooming all over the place?

Down rose bush, down.

And doesn’t parsley know that when you pick every last bit of it–it’s not suppose to…

come back again?

Enough already, parsley.

And why is it that now, in mid October we’re finally–FINALLY–getting a few piles of tomatoes? Ok, that’s not so bad, but still…

Why won’t the seasons behave like they’re suppose to?!

Tis’ a puzzlement.

Seriously.

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Snowy Scarf

Finally, we’re getting a bit colder weather around here and it seems to be nudging our sleepy green leaves into turning. Not that I’m begrudging the strange, lovely October sunshine, oh no–but at last it feels more appropriate to begin working on a few little things for…dare I say…Christmas.

A simple double crochet grid pattern can turn into the most luxurious, fluffy, amazing thing–

just by using this crazy yarn.

This stuff feels like you’re crocheting with soft, squishy pipe cleaners.  :}


And I can personally vouch for how warm it will be, as I had to keep moving the project off my lap every 10 minutes or so to keep from over heating! Pretty sure I could warm up some Eskimos with this toasty piece of work.

Which is good, because Autumn seems to be coming…

at last.

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Apple Oatmeal Muffins

I admit–there are some really crazy things going on around here. Wheat grinding, label reading, brown rice boiling, sugar shunning—I tell you, it’s frightening. I mean, it’s almost like, everyone in the house is trying to focus on becoming more healthy…all at the same time. I know, when does that happen? Creepy, right?

Well, it’s not only true, but we’re actually having an ok time with it besides. Oh, there’s a bit more work than just ripping open a box, certainly. But with all of us on the same page, it’s actually…fun. And I believe that the reason it’s fun is that anything hard to do becomes easier when you don’t have to do it alone.

Those are either incredibly wise words or my new codependent motto. Either way.


Now, please don’t be afraid when you see this really healthy, actually good for your recipe. I swear, it tastes great too. You must trust me on this.

In fact, I bet your kids will even eat these yummy things–and have no earthly idea that it’s…kind of…like…you know…health food.

Joke’s on them.

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Apple Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup oatmeal

2 tsp. baking powder

1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

2 eggs

1/4 cup olive oil

2-3 Tbsp. honey

1/2 cup milk

2 cups peeled apples–diced

Instructions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, honey, and milk; mix well.

Slowly add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in apples. Fill muffin cup 2/3 full and bake for 18 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool.

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Apple Oatmeal Muffins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2-3 Tbsp. honey
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups peeled apples--diced
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, honey, and milk; mix well.
  4. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  5. Stir in apples.
  6. Fill muffin cup ⅔ full and bake for 18 minutes.
  7. Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool.