It’s a benevolent autumn day. Rain is coming, possibly in a few minutes, and next week the nighttime temperatures will fall sharply again. But at this blessed moment… I discovered that it’s warmer outside than in. I went out to look for figs that the squirrels hadn’t eaten, and filled my apron more than once with pineapple guavas (Feijoa sellowiana) instead.
Clouds come and go. Soft and warm gusts of wind blow one thing and another out of its place. Last week I laid a fire, and I keep putting off lighting it. I’ve been too busy to tend or enjoy a fire in the stove, and the weather has been mild enough to do without. But on a dark and rainy night, when I get to stay home — seems like it might be the right time.
Gladsome Lights 
I didn’t know that squirrels ate figs. Good thing they don’t eat pineapple guavas.
I hope you get to enjoy your cozy fire ❤❤
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Granny, I saw a few partially eaten guavas on the ground, but maybe they weren’t ripe, so the critter left them? I haven’t tried one myself to see if they had developed any sweetness before they fell on the ground. Many years here, they don’t.
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I am glad you have the comfort of your fire…when you need it.
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This is a beautiful testimony to the changing of the season.
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Thank you, Anne. I did light that fire, when the wind suddenly blew a gale, and the rain fell hard. Now everything is cozy!
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That is very good to know … I, on the other hand, am contemplating having a swim a little later 🙂
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Yes, coziness is the object from now on. ☺️
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Lovely post. I’ve never heard of pineapple quavas before. Pretty picture of them. 🙂
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What a beautiful post — I can almost feel it! It’s cozy and lovely.
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