Un domingo tranquilo.

[ofearthandstars]

Overslept this morning, which is just as well because we went to sleep very late while trying to watch Brahmāstra: Part One - Shiva, which, as of the half-way point, is just as delightfully over-the-top, corny, and bonkers as we would hope for it to be, though the lighting and scenery is a feast for the eyes.

The meal-planning and food shopping has been done for the week, with some grace as we have Friday evening plans and are hoping to host a small Friendsgiving next Sunday (which we'll shop for later in the week). After lunch, we headed out to the Bailey and Sarah Williamson preserve, since we didn't get outdoors last weekend. The temps dropped 20 degrees overnight and the high today was 55, with a steady cool breeze, so everything was very crisp.

Photo of a medium-sized pond with autumn-tired trees in the distance;
the sky is a brilliant deep blue that is reflected in the pond's surface.


Photo of a line of longleaf pines and golden trees lining a pond, reflecting into the water,
the foreground includes a large rock outcropping and a small tree whose leaves have already fallen.

   
Two photos of field grasses that have been drying with the colder weather. The first appears to be some type of asteraceae, the second likely eastern baccharis, which has almost cotton-like flowers.

Even with much of the fall foliage having dropped away, there are still plenty of interesting things to look at and explore. I'm trying to reprogram my dreading-winter mindset to look for the beauty that comes with the stillness and dormancy of the season, as well trying to learn about those plants and fungi that are sturdy enough to thrive through it. However, a lot of local trails/preserves have altered their hours for the slow season, and of course there is much less daylight, so we'll have to be more proactive about planning.

Other than those brief outings, I'm simply trying to rest up a bit before diving back into work tomorrow. I just barely started reading The Body Keeps the Score, which I have heard good things about, but haven't yet completed enough of to form a real opinion. I'm hopeful there will be something in that is helpful. I have a huge pile of books that are just-started, though, so we'll see how it goes. As we move into cooler weather, I am looking forward to curling up with more books.

Comments

[brigid]

I had to stop reading "The Body Keeps the Score" because it was A Lot. I should pick it up again.

Going out to absorb sunlight and beauty is such a great idea. I should follow suit.

[ofearthandstars]

Yeah, he does not shy away from providing graphic descriptions of trauma, I have noticed. I keep reading it right before bed, too, which is not helpful.

[sonia]

Same with me, I had to read "The Body Keeps the Score" in little bits. I kept dipping in and out, and I think I read most of it, but the author did not put care into making it easier to read.

[ofearthandstars]

I have noticed that! It's going a little bit slower since he decided to just drop graphic descriptions of trauma everywhere.

[mollywheezy]

Beautiful pictures! :)

[ofearthandstars]

Thank you!