Suddenly the sunset seems to come very early. Yesterday it was a huge orange ball on the horizon by 4 o'clock. I said to the children, 'Wow, look, look at the sun. Don't look at the sun! But almost look at it. Without burning your eyeballs. Right, everyone stop looking at the sun.' It was glorious. I nearly drove into a ditch. Honestly, I am so easily distracted by a pretty thing.
I can feel the scrumptious winter cosiness setting in. Lamps lit in the afternoon, books and hot drinks, candles and knitting, but not too close mind. The truth is, I haven't had time for sitting around and enjoying it all yet, but I like to know it's there, just in case I do. That's part of the charm of bookshops for me, the thought that I'll have time to go home and curl up with a book for an hour or so. I usually don't, but I don't ever give up hope. And I always have a nice pile of books at the ready.
I am pressing on with the 50,000 words. I am determined to run at everything full tilt this week, after not getting enough of anything done last week. I have a clean(ish) house and the laundry is done, so I'm feeling positive. Wishing all a good week, with lots all of the things you want.
Beautiful photos, CJ. There are some gorgeous houses in your area. Enjoy your winter hygge. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos. It's a bit like stepping into a Jane Austen novel and so very different from where I live. Sigh... I'll just put the kettle on and dream of going on holiday. xx Susan
ReplyDeleteLovely, timeless pictures. Happy reading and writing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and for you too. xx
Dusk certainly is settling in far too soon. I nearly made dinner an hour early one day last week.
ReplyDeleteLow sun isn't just distracting - it's blinding too.
I hope your week goes to plan. I'm loving the light at dusk at the moment and trying to enjoy it rather than think about how early it is getting dark.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love the light at dusk ...and the cosy evenings.
ReplyDeleteThe can light change so much over the course of a November day. Love your photos. Jo xx
ReplyDeleteLovely piccies. And I’m with you on the winter cosy and the sunsets xx
ReplyDeleteThe sun has been absent in Scotland but I am pleased it has put on a great show for you. Happy writing! xx
ReplyDeleteThe moon does that to me. Sometimes whe I am driving to work early and the moon is up and is reflected in the water I am driving over I get so distracted I could drive right off the bridge. Have a wonderful week my friend.
ReplyDeleteSome great images, been off the blogging circuit for a while and sorry I've missed all your news and images.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place. your words reflect how Feel too.
ReplyDeleteA peaceful place.Nice.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pictures. I'm in our holiday house in the Karoo in South Africa. It's been a dry year or two and the main colours in the fields are grey and dusty brown.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am South African born and bred with Afrikaans as my mother tongue, I am sure my blood is British. I adore the blogs that show me pieces of Britain and let me reside there by proxy. So, thank you for your kind blog which did it for me again today and consider yourself privileged to live there. South Africa has great scenery too indeed! But nothing like the old houses and many years of history so well preserved as Britain. As for politics - we have the best comedy show in the world!!!
Nice place. Relaxing.
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