new rhythms

As the seasons change, we find ourselves settling into a different kind of rhythm.  The whole house is opened up to the fresh air, and the breeze carries with it the promise of colder months to come.  Leaves change colors, and I pull out sweaters, slippers, and quilts.  Time seems to move more slowly, and we find renewed appreciation for late evening meals filled with the flavors that only the earthiness of fall can bring.

With all this change, our love remains simple.  A board spread over two stools, layered with vintage tablecloths, lit with candles, becomes our table tonight, and hopefully, for many nights to come.  I am grateful for the ease of knowing a partner so well that even when the seasons change, our love stays.  It is an evolving love to be sure, and it feels new at every turn, but it is also so simple.  We eat, we laugh, we savor the moments over food.  We are ourselves, together.

driving

So tomorrow I drive halfway across the country to look for a place to live in what will soon be my new city…I am eager to check out some of the places I’ve investigated online, but it’s a lot to think about and to plan! Last week I spent a lovely vacation in northern Michigan with my family.  It was a nice way to wrap up the quiet part of the summer.

Getting ready to make fried green tomatoes…I posted this picture in honor of my upcoming move.  There’s something about fried green tomatoes that always makes me think of my new city…