woosh - and just like that.

September passed by like a flash of light. It was a warm and sunny month for the most part. We turned the furnace back on yesterday. The windows will stay mostly closed for the next six months. I will admit that I have to fight against the feeling of sadness that accompanies being kept indoors more. I know we will have some beautiful October days. I will relish them. We'll keep the deck furniture out for another week or so and then it will be time to put it all into storage for another long winter. I don't mind taking walks or hikes in cold weather, but it isn't the same as having access to fresh air on a regular basis.

The cherry tomato plants in the whiskey barrel are still producing tomatoes and flowers like crazy. I can't believe it. I have made fried green tomatoes twice and tomorrow may make up another big batch. It is too cold outside for them to ripen any more, and yet they keep popping out! 

Today I mixed up my first batch of artisan bread dough to rise and refrigerate. I haven't baked since spring, so that will be a nice scent to enjoy in the colder season. I lit candles for the first time last night too - and the glowing, flickering lights in the living room instilled peace and calm. Looking for the good...

Tomorrow I hope to get my flu shot. The memory of the flu last April despite being immunized the previous fall is still very fresh. It.was.awful. I know the flu shot takes about two weeks to kick in and I have some work travels coming up in a couple of weeks. Yes. It's time. 

We are having a catching up weekend. Staying in tonight to read and maybe watch an episode of one of my new favorites on Acorn network called William and Mary. It's new to me - a British drama that ran for three series back in 2003, 2004 and 2005.