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Isobel Cunningham has published short fiction and poetry. Her book, Northern Compass is available on Amazon. She was born in Wales but Montreal is her adopted home. She speaks French, Modern Greek ( it’s a fun story) and a little Spanish…oh, English too, of course. She welcomes comments on her blog and looks forward to chatting with you over cyber-space.

Making up our minds about autumn

In the local park yesterday ( Angrignon)

I was glad I had taken a rather delicate pair of potted plants in last night as the temperature fell to 4 degrees. No frangipani can be happy in that zone! Some trees leap right into the blaze of red that we Canadians are so proud of.

Others are a little more discrete

I’ve been busy in the museum lately preparing for the opening of a big show – Kent Monkman. It is a bit daunting for an old white straight woman to guide such a show but I’m learning and am ready to do my best. Some of the training sessions have been very revealing and touching as we explore the story of Canada and its dark history with First Nations. I’m curious to see the reactions of visitors.

Back to the park!

I love the reeds on the edge of the pond too as their feathery tops sway in a chilly breeze.

Michaelmas Daisies

We used to call them as they came out around September 29. ( or November 8 in the Eastern churches). The tradition was one was supposed to cook a goose on that day but I guess we’ll wait until Thanksgiving for that.

The beautiful blossoms are berries now

on the little tree close to my home.

And from my messy balcony

Even the “ shademaster” trees that I snub because of their “ trademark” status, are turning a soft shy yellow. No doubt, it’s almost here. That lemon tree in the pot will have to come in next and …. let’s start planning a winter escape!

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    Masha

    just as in springtime, we rejoice as we slowly discover that we can put some of our beloved plants outside for the summer so now as fall comes rolling in with its own incredible beauty as it prepares the earths to go to sleep for the winter we have to consider bringing inside the plants that have enjoyed their summer on the balcony. And those plants give us joy in the warmth of our homes as winter rolls in and gives our earth a chance to renew itself under its protective layer of cold.

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