Full moon and a fall garden!

Last night was a full moon.... The  'hunters moon'. It was absolutely beautiful. I love the energy that the full moon brings. It always drags me outside for a little late night meditation. Candles and incense included. It's quite magical really.

Our fall garden is doing great so far. This year I've planted broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, tomatoes, red mustards, swiss chard, lettuces, peas and carrots. I love to see the seedlings push through the dirt and watch it all grow! It makes all the hard work worth while and always makes my hippie heart happy.

October!

My favorite month has flown by way too fast. I can hardly remember it's beginning or anything we've done. It's a good thing I constantly take pictures. Here is a picture collage of some of the October happenings.

~ Fall garden was planted
~ Started walking/jogging again
~ Chicken time was spent (as always)

Some walk alone.

I'm certain I've mentioned this topic before, but it has been on my mind a lot lately. I'm rapidly approaching 40 and I've just realized the older I get, the more I like to be alone. I don't mean everyday, all day. Not quite that extreme! I like and need alone time. To sit and be quiet, to be still, to be mindful and in the very moment. Listening to and looking at my surroundings. For me, It's a release. A time to reflect and declutter my mind. It's something I desperately need, and I'm better for it. I can remember a time in my life when I NEVER wanted to be alone. I didn't like it at all. And I remember feeling as if I were missing out on something. Now at age 39, I feel like I'm missing out if I don't get my alone time. I crave it. It's become a part of who I am and who I need to be. And so I've learned...."Not all that walk alone are lonely".
... and by the way, that also goes for cows!