lately, sort of

It's been awhile since I looked back through pictures. Some of these were taken before the leaves held colors of turmeric and cayenne, before suddenly they all curled into themselves and lept to the ground. Woodfire smoke and dueling leaf blowers and early darkness outside, Halloween candy tucked into upper cabinets inside. Blankets and books piled and muffins baking and almost everything can feel festive this time of year.