shhhhhsssshhhhhhhssssshhhhhh…
Weather moved in today, cold front rained down during the night and we woke to the first fall/winter chill in the air. Temperature dropped 30 degrees overnight and then the rain cleared to reveal bright, crystal clear cool ether air. Feels like Halloween. Pumpkins are out. When the wind blows the trees make a sound … Continue reading
pecan-stomping
Another pleasant throw-back to my childhood conjured up by Austin Fall: pecans. In elementary school, during these same months of Fall, we used to spend our recess time stomping on pecans with our penny loafers and eating the delectable nutmeats inside. At least until our teachers scolded us…don’t eat that, that’s dirty! Which we of … Continue reading
leaves are falling
We turned off the air conditioner last night, and opened the windows. Austin blew in on the wind and the cats went wild. Fall in Austin is a subtle change; shorts and flip-flops haven’t yet disappeared. It’s still hot, but less so. And the air smells different – dryer, cleaner. When I went swimming this morning, the … Continue reading
Black and Sun 