lughnasadh...

August 1st to me is the beginning of Autumn.  There is a change in the way the light falls through the leaves and brings just a hint of autumnal gold.

I used to think that winter was my favorite season, but I'm beginning to realize that Autumn has taken the lead.  

It may still be scorchingly hot and humid here in the south, but cozy sweater and blanket days are on their way. 

I took a stroll through the garden this morning and picked a couple of things and took a few pictures to share. (The last is from a few days ago.)

(This basil is from some old seeds I found in my seed box that Vanessa sent to me over 7 years ago.  I can't believe they were still viable!  She has garden magic, does our sweet Vanessa.)

 Today's harvest.  I feel salad coming on...

I found this little guy playing in the black-eyed susans the other day.  I am so in love with him.  I think you can click on the picture to make it bigger.  Look at those little antenna!

That's it for me today.  If you've been with me for a while, you may know that August is my hard month.  I've opened the blinds a bit today, and have been doing little things around the house to try to keep my spirits up.  And yet, the migraines are worming their way through my brain and starting to take over.

In fact, I have brownies baking in the oven and the house smells like chocolate nirvana.

So tell me...what is your favorite season and what do you love about it?

thanks for stopping in for a read...
love & blessings
~*~