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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 469

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

“May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

A waning moon hangs over Lookout Mountain…Autumn is without exception a season of beauty and many picture perfect weather days. Pam and I are in agreement that this year the colors overall are not as vivid and brilliant as in the past. The maples in our front yard that provide expressive gold and orange leaves year after year have simply lost their leaves with little or no color. Could extreme dry weather be the “culprit” that stressed these and other trees???READ MORE

Autumn Joy In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Autumn, Fall, Sunshine Cottage

Happy Monday dear friends. I cannot believe October, my favorite month, is almost gone. Time really passes swiftly, it seems. That is probably because I am getting older.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Yes, I am getting older…today is my birthday! It is one of those that occurs every 10 years when the left number changes. Ah…but what a tremendous blessing!

The Sunshine Cottage was decorated several weeks ago and I am finally able to open the door and invite you inside.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 468

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

Jesus said …“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

We started an October tradition of carving pumpkins 3 years ago. Their names are Ella Mae, Emma Kennedy, and Wyatt Lee. The event has taken place on the picnic table each year. While waiting on the carvers to return from their break and identify their work, I thought we might take an autumn glimpse at a few other spots around the yard and see what others do traditionally on nice October afternoons.READ MORE