Ode to Autumn

I already mentioned in my previous post that I love the final third of the year, especially as we go into autumn. As long as it doesn’t rain too much (a bit of a forlorn hope here in the west coast of Scotland), it’s my favourite season: nights drawing in, fresh colder air, beautiful rich colours, less need to weed gardens, no too-hot sun during the day (although blink and you miss it here), better TV programmes, cosy clothes and comfy boots.

Best of all, I love getting everything organised in the kitchen and study. The other day, I cleaned out several kitchen cupboards to get rid of anything out of date and made a new list ready for all the soups and stews I’m hoping to start making soon – at least I’m full of good intentions! This is also the time of year I go through all the accumulated new recipes to decide which to try and which are for the bin.

As far as writing goes, I’ve already started redrafting finished work and taking note of what still needs completing. Lots of work has been sent on its hopeful way, and I’m trying to organise my notebooks in a more orderly fashion after reading some good tips in writing magazines and on blogs (more good intentions). Next, I need to give some loving attention to my other neglected blogs and schedule the next run of Author Spotlights on this one. Of course, if the autumn weather turns out to be cold, dry and sunny, then I might be out enjoying it.

Does anyone else particularly look forward to this time of year for whatever reason?

Rosemary