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Loving October

With the heat, barbecues, and fruit flavored cocktails now behind us, everyone’s focusing on the seasonal changes of fall. Neighbors have gone completely out with decorating their homes for Halloween, and as the weather has cooled, we’ve started getting the house and garden ready for winter at Heath. Repairing woodwork; window trim, replacing windows, and screens is a big job, but am glad the house is prepared to withstand frigid the weather.

During evening walks the sky produces a wonderous display of colors for everyone to enjoy, and if you’re lucky to have a clear view the October constellations can be breathtaking. 

My adorable two and half year-old niece enjoying an art class on a recent visit to Nemacolin in the southwestern mountains of Pennsylvania. I love Aria’s enthusiasm about her surroundings and life in general. 

These are a few crops from our garden that the deer did not ravage, a few tomatoes and a bit of yellow squash. The fresh taste are truly divine when planning an evening meal. We also have a batch of horseradish flourishing that will be added to stews or condiments.

The changing colors of the trees is always a gorgeous phenomenon to behold, and some nights while dinner cooks I enjoy relaxing for a few moments looking at the brilliant foliage from our window.

Stay stylish,
Kathleen

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December 21st

There is something magical about settling in on the longest night of the year. This evening after putting dinner on to cook, I decided to walk the neighborhood for fresh air and to see the stars in the sky through intermittent clouds. While walking viewing the spectacularly lit homes, there were sleighs with deer or giant snowmen in the yards….it was exciting to see such a festive review …. and not be in Vegas.

Each home was showcasing holiday cheer with lots of lights, and a few family members were able to see the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn igniting the western sky after sunset.

Early man would burn logs or light candles for additional light during the long nights. They also built monuments to follow the sun’s path across the sky or to determine the length of daylight. One day I will get to Manchu Picchu in Peru to see the Inca style structures.

Enjoy,
Kathleen