Hi, Dear Friends.

Welcome to September's News Letter

Here we are again September has arrived. Summer is fading and Autumn is upon the wing.

August, weather-wise was very much a mixed bag; primarily, much cooler and wetter than usual.

Today, as I write the sun has decided to shine though one can feel a chill in the air. How quickly the months seem to fly.

The golden-rod is yellow;
The corn is turning brown;
The trees in apple orchards
With fruit are bending down.

Helen Hunt Jackson

The ninth month of the year continues to be a challenging one for all at home and across the world in so many ways. 

The ongoing pandemic continues to teach one to value life and freedom; as, does the pain and tragedy of Afghanistan and so many other parts of the world. Each in their own way are ongoing matters of great concern.

My little garden, although now beginning to fade with the shorter days and cooler nights, remains a great source of comfort and joy. The colour palette is, nowadays, infused with Autumn's hues.

The sunflowers once regal and golden are reaching the end of their realm; whilst, the late flowering fuchsias, pink phlox and blue alliums are only now coming into their splendorous glory. The rigorous routine of deadheading the roses throughout the summer has gleaned a late final jewelled spectacle.

Autumn is slowly making herself felt. The trees are beginning to change colour and the young birds have flown the nest. There is definitely a different hymn being sung.

September ushers in a new season, the start of school, vibrant leaves and a refreshing chill in the air.

September sees Virgos celebrate their birthdays between August 23 – September 22nd. while Libras celebrate from September 23 - October 22.

Virgos are logical, practical, and systematic in their approach to life and are perfectionists at heart.

Virgo is the 6th sign of the zodiac. The Virgo birthstone is the Blue Sapphire meaning inner vision and clarity.

Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac. The birthstone for Libra is the Opal known for bringing prosperity and personal power.

People born under the sign of Libra are represented by the scales that reflects their fixation on balance and harmony. However they also love excitement, new situations, adventure and the unusual.

Happy Birthday Folks!

I would like to take this opportunity to continue to express a special note of appreciation to all of you who visit, follow and read my blog.

I also extend a very warm welcome to all new visitors, readers and followers.

To those many writers I follow an apology for not spending more time visiting and reading your valued blogs.

With a need to keep up to date with my gardening jobs, painting, going for walks, going to the gym, photography, reading and writing; each, in their turn, cut into the time available for blogging. My schedule is being constantly reviewed and amended.

For me reading and replying to all comments remains very important; as, does checking the numerous e-mails received. I set aside around about two hours each day to enable me to keep on top of this.

This amount of time really cuts into my time scheduling; so, to enable me to focus on my other many interests I have decided to prioritise a maximum of ten e-mails each day to read and follow up. This strategy has certainly helped to free up more time for me..

I wish that I could read everyones posts. I am continuing to find, with my increased commitments, it ever more difficult to pay each of you regular visits; this is something that continues to bother me. I trust you all understand.

Since my last letter I have continued with my new venture of working on my first book of haiku poems.

I have to admit progress is rather slow. I have been busy writing, rewriting, drafting and redrafting the manuscript. It remains very much in its infancy.

I have reworked the cover design, format etc.. I continue to trawl my archive of writings in an attempt to put the collection together.

I have decided to number each haiku and let them flow over no set order; rather, than subdivide them into any particular segregated themed headings.

Here is a taster from the book:

Tropical downpour
People dash for shelters dry
Hawkers cursing shout

I am trying to decide which will be the best way for me to publish.

I am drawn to the idea of self publishing and releasing it as a download document or to publish it in instalments. This aspect remains very much up in the air.

Any advice would be truly appreciated.

Stay Well. Stay Safe. Stay Smiling.

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