Moods of a Dawning Autumn
Moods of a Dawning Autumn Autumn has arrived in my little part of the world. The weather has finally changed from sticky, hot summer days to brisk mornings and pleasant (as opposed to punishing) sunshine. The maple trees (named Autumn Blaze after a bit of searching) lining the road into Hahndorf have already turned red and have started falling. Everywhere across Adelaide there are signs – the fallen leaves of the plane trees, ornamental pears, maples, oaks, and ash trees are peppering our pathways with their colourful confetti. Comforting woodfires are being stoked, hearty red wines are being dusted off, and soup season (as my husband would say) is upon us - and it fills my heart with joy! I love Autumn. Maybe because I am an Autumn baby? It’s the little things like walking through the fallen leaves and hearing them crunch beneath my feet or making piles of them and throwing them into the air for my daughter to run through. What doesn’t excite me is that my precious roses will soo...