a foreshadowing

So snow didn't really stay for a visit this weekend, but came and went in a faint and flurried hurry. Short and sweet, there still was enough to foreshadow the days of winter peeking behind Autumn's shadow. My favorite part of the weekend was finding comfort from the chill by huddling near the fireplace with my loves, and eating homemade chicken soup-- more glimpses of a promised yearly inward draw.

My husband, who has now set up shop downstairs in our tiny home, is emanating a new kind of energy in this little space. The kind of vulnerable energy requiring gentleness from the ones who love him as he heals. Our children scamper carefully by his side to offer assistance however he needs it. The bothersome and painful repercussions of having his back cut open has tugged tightly on the knitted strings between us. A natural mechanism that I love.

Halloween decorations, of course, have been up since the weekend before last, and the tradition of Booing neighbors has begun (the kids LOVE to do this and it's a great way for a community to connect, btw). I love helping my children build anticipation and excitement towards Halloween, an event surrounded by fond memories in my own childhood.

One more note I'd like to share. There is gladsome brewing in our country's beautiful heartland. Claudine, of becoming claudine is making one of her dreams come true. She is hosting her first ever creative retreat at Cuyahoga Valley National Park November 9-11, a dream she shared with me over a year ago. Congratulations Claudine, on making magic happen. In her words...gladsome is "A gathering of women nourishing the creative spirit." Registration is still open, please view details here...

Wishing you a lovely Monday...
xoxo

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