Recharging Time

Though every day that passes brings change, the fall seems to bring more intensity in the change. Much is happening - noticeably shortening days, the changing colors of foliage, the trees shedding their leaves, the large temperature swings, cold nights.  The hour shift when daylight savings time is replaced by standard time is especially jarring.  Of a sudden, it is getting dark right after work.

Much is happening that can be unsettling, and sometimes it feels like the change is becoming chaotic and taking over.  Extra attention to the simple, basic aspects of life is needed to compensate.  We have a 3 day weekend ahead.  I'm looking forward to catching up on some things - reading, planning for the holidays, some house cleaning, and another round of leaf cleanup in the yard - hoping that the weekend can be settling and restoring, rather than unsettling and draining.