The light lingers for less time each day, folding itself away in softer hues. Nights arrive cooler now, carrying the fragrance of late summer and the quiet promise of autumn. September rain has polished the air, leaving a stillness that feels both new and familiar, like a long-forgotten lullaby. HHH and I love fall here in our little town.
City workers have been clearing drains and culverts to prepare our neighborhood for whatever lies ahead. These late summer storms are storybook perfect. The last one gave us a 30-minute lightning show, as huge bolts crashed across the sky.
On the edge of town, the mustangs’ presence is unwavering, a reminder of strength that endures through every season.
Here at Winterpast, the shift is tender. The crab apple is loosening its grip on summer, releasing leaves one by one, each a soft farewell. The apricot tree follows, as if reluctant but willing, surrendering to the rhythm of rest. The garden beds, once alive with color and harvest, stand quiet now, empty, yet dignified in their pause. Everything is ready for a trim.
Even the creatures adjust with grace. The squirrel has left its damp shelter for higher ground, and the hummingbirds, jeweled sparks in the cooling air, drink deeply in preparation for their long southern flight. Every small gesture seems to carry a message: it is time to let go, time to trust the turning.
Summer has been generous. It leaves behind memories of warmth, color, and life abundant. And now, Winterpast begins to undress, preparing itself for the long, healing sleep of winter. The earth reminds us that rest is not the ending, but the beginning of renewal.
In the midst of these comings and goings, there is this promise from God: “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall not cease.” (Genesis 8:22)
Fall reminds us that nothing is wasted, nothing is forgotten. Every ending folds into a beginning, and every pause is held in God’s steady hands. With the temperature below 80 today, we can be found in our other office……
