Three days before autumn
With school back in session and summer vacations becoming memory, morning rituals capturing that early morning sun (or fog) are more important than ever to get us moving forward into the day. A Twitter post and blog post by author of The Second Lunch, referencing a blog post by Tea and Cookies, got me reflecting on my own morning habits. So meta, as I have this cup of tea...
Now that I'm a student again, I've had to carve a serious routine to make my days feel structured —green tea in the morning. While waiting for the kettle, I feed the cat and dog. Once tea is ready (two bags at once in a really large silly mug), grab my over sweater and the dog leash — we're off.
Each morning we take a new route, and each morning I challenge myself to see my neighborhood in a new light. Here, a neighbor's garden with the last hurrah for her rose bush;
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Love those last roses hanging on!
ReplyDeleteThe sunset has been coming shortly before 7pm here in the past few days, but I think it means that I've been actually cherishing the light instead of taking it for granted as I do in the summertime.
This is lovely! Hope your classes are going well.
ReplyDeleteSam, I think that may be true here, too! I'm thinking those 5 PM sunset days are not too far off...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Risa. It's been humbling and great!
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