I walked out on the front porch this evening to listen to the wind blowing through the pines and watch the clouds sprint past the moon. Shadows fading and growing in the moving light lead me to believe this extremely warm night may be short-lived. Off in the distance i could hear the singing of what sounds like thousands of frogs that have been fooled into believing it is time to begin their spring courting rituals. As I stood there soaking in he sights, sounds and yes even the smells of the weather changing I became increasingly aware that there is a late fall storm brewing and it won't be long before it arrives at our doorstep. I expect that by morning we will see rain falling on this little bit of rural Mississippi.
This evening, with the temperature outside at 70 degrees, I cleaned out the fireplace insert and brought wood to the porch so we will have dry wood if this is a cold front pushing this apparent storm toward us. Winter solstice is just two days away and with it comes the changes of the seasons and colder weather.
I hope that all of you reading these words are ready for the holidays. We are just about Ready in our house. We are trying to celebrate a simpler Christmas this year...one that is memorable for the right reasons. With these few words I leave you for the evening with wishes that this season will bring you joy and bring peace to this world we call home.
Until next time...John.
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