East of the Rockies, and things are very chill. Literally!
Our Tennessee home here in the hills was covered in a blanket of about 5 inches of soft, fluffy snow. That means, we'll have to hunker down for a while, since our hilly roads are not safe to traverse at the moment. So for now, plenty of hot tea, homemade stews, warm clothes and a purring kitty on our lap is the necessary requirement, while we sit and dream of the fresh autumn to come later this year.
Winter is a time of reflection. A new year is beginning. We review a lot of what we experienced in the past year, and choose to improve upon it. Soon, we'll begin working on a whole new issue of Autumn Brilliance for 2025, planning our ritual autumn road trips, attending the marvelous Bewitching Peddlers of Halloween show in Michigan, and gathering with friends, old and new. A sweet cherry on the top of the sundae, always. We absolutely live for it all.
For now, things are quiet, as silent as the falling snowflakes outside my window. But please know that in addition to the regularly scheduled magazine, we have a few surprises in store for you all. Nope, not going to blab about it just yet, but will post again as time goes by. Really think you all are going to like it a lot!
'Til then, be well, stay safe, stay healthy, be good to one another... and keep the magic brewing. 🎃
