Well, here we are, ready or not... October! This is my absolute FAVORITE time of year, so you will have to bear with me as I nearly break into song and start dancing! The air is turning crisp and is filled with that wonderful scent of fallen leaves... the light has a certain slant or sharpness as well as that glow that is a little more golden... and my menu selections have changed from dishes made with everything tomato to those that include apples (especially the Honeycrisp variety). It's fall in Michigan!
At 1628, the pumpkins are in place as well as the wreath of leaves and such that are hanging on the door. I am enjoying the accumulation of leaves on the front lawn, as I try not to think about having to rake them. The new mums are filling in nicely and adjusting to their newly landscaped home, as are the sedum. 
The other day as I was walking around the neighborhood (listening to my Fall mix might I add), I heard the song "We Just Got Here" by Carly Simon and here is a little sampling, I thought it summed up the thought of October nicely...
There are a few more freckles on your shoulders
The hammock swings lower and touches the grass
The apples are ripe and the corn is past
Everyone says summer goes by so fast
And we just got here...
Happy raking, gathering, and harvesting!
