September

This month brings my favorite time of year.  Autumn comes gradually to Texas-temperatures are still hot most days in September, but it won't be too long before it begins to cool off. There's an almost golden light in the trees though the leaves haven't begun to change color much-a few drift down when the breeze blows. Things are definitely starting to wind down-spiders have spun their egg sacs and the crickets and locusts are getting quieter. Gold and purple autumn flowers are everywhere and we've started seeing more deer in the mornings and evenings. This time of the year finds me drawing in more-I want to stay home, do more baking and cooking for the freezer and spend more time savoring mornings on the porch with a cup of tea.  I watch the slow change of seasons and I'm content.