The days have been filled with the golden light of fall, new sights from our little slice of the city we are moving to, trays and pails of fresh paint, decision fatigue, installing shelves and lighting and hooks and ceiling fans, exhausted evenings on an inflatable mattress that cause the last bits of the days energy to burst out in giggles, and a birthday to top it all off.
The photo is of my birthday card from Alan. How appropriate for my birthday and as we are on the cusp of Halloween. He said that he couldn't quite explain why but it made him think of me. I smiled because I agree, I see it too though I can't quite put all of the pieces together. Maybe it is the homemade and sweet mishmash nature of the costume, or the so-happy-you-could-burst grin. I love capes and masks too so maybe that is what it is. Perhaps it is just playing make believe and dress up and trying on the persona of who we want to be, in a moment, or for a day or even forever. It is not quite a cape but I did receive a very much desired sweater poncho as a birthday gift and I plan to wear it as my magic cloak this fall and winter.
Our move, my birthday, and the shift of seasons all bring with them change. Our move will bring with it new discoveries in a new city and adjustments as well especially as we get used to not having a yard to call our own. Birthdays are to me New Years; there is a pause and a chance to reflect as well as a chance to begin again. And no matter how old I get, Fall still reminds me of going back to school. I want fresh notebooks to fill and a new pair of shoes to wear and new thoughts to stretch my mind.
I hope you are finding magic in your fall days and just the right amount of change you need to keep things fresh but not chaotic.
