and so it goes

The shifting of the earth

the old-new angle of the sun

the cold that has you hitting the snooze button 

just
one-more-time

not wanting to leave your little

sanctuary
 under cover

the subtle changes

that give way to flannel

a bittersweet time

looking to the apple fritters and cider

remembering peach pie and iced tea

shorts and tank tops

swimming pools are stored away

rakes and sleds are nudged forward

the garden slows

tomatoes and cucumbers

give a nod to the

cabbage and brussel sprouts

summer's glory

to

autumn's splendor

the shifting of

the food we eat

the activities that fill our days

almost scrambling 

doing

those things that must be done

that should have been done

in the warmer sun

wondering how I managed

so long without a cast-iron skillet

to scoop

blackberry pie

pineapple up-side-down

chocolate chip cookie

into a bowl

of gooey goodness

while

huddled under a blanket

giving way to

sweet sleep

while watching 

Castle

Modern Family

Mountain Men.

and so it goes...