When the smallest breeze
Gives us a shower
Of autumn leaves.
Bonfires and pumpkins,
Leaves sailing down —
October is red
And golden and brown.
~Author unknown
I think October is my favourite month. I love the colours, smells, food and the weather. It's time for soup, stews and open windows, especially at night. I sleep so well on cool October nights with the cool breeze in my window and snuggled under my blankets.
To end September I had the privilege of being the opening speaker at our local Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. I was nervous but proud of the speech I gave, I watched women nodding their heads as I spoke and had a few people tell me I was an inspiration....wow! Having the boy with me made it even more special as we walked the full 5K and he laughed as I stopped to chase a butterfly to get 'the shot'. A great morning doing a good thing.
Got up close to a couple of butterflies, next year I am determined to go to the Point in the evening to see an abundance of them.
Finally, I made poor Harlow miserable for my entertainment again. This time I dressed her up as a witch, lol. She did give me a few good looks as well as the "I will kill you in your sleep" look.
