Monthly Archives: September 2012

Gift #138: Harvest Moon

Posted on September 30, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

We have a breathtakingly beautiful full moon tonight – the harvest moon.  I caught a glimpse of her rising this evening as I was coming out of Krogers, and completely forgot what I was doing, so overcome was I with … Continue reading →

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Gift #137: First Leaves Turning

Posted on September 29, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

“One falling leaf may herald the coming of autumn” — Chinese proverb   These pics were taken on an evening stroll through my neighborhood after a good rain.  One by one, the leaves are putting on their scarlet and amber … Continue reading →

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Gift #136: Johnny Appleseed

Posted on September 27, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

I couldn’t let the month of September go by without paying tribute to one of my heroes, Johnny Appleseed.  And since I enjoyed baked apples at dinner, AND since today is his birthday, this seemed like a perfect day.  John Chapman … Continue reading →

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Gift #135: Visitor at the feeder

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today there was a very obliging Little Miss Hummingbird at the feeder today.  She just sat there, for a very long time, drinking nectar from the feeder, flicking out her tongue, and being adorable.  She even posed for several photos.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #134: House Guests

Posted on September 25, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Look who’s moved in the for cool, fall months.  Aren’t they cute??  I love rodents of  all  shapes and sizes, and when I saw these Martha Stewart cut outs on sale at the end of last Halloween, I couldn’t resist.  And … Continue reading →

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Gift #133: Apple cider

Posted on September 24, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Hot, cold, or slushy, apple cider is one of the special joys of autumn.  In fact, I’m hard pressed to think of any food or beverage that feels more like fall on the tongue than apple cider.  It’s lovely amber … Continue reading →

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Gift #132: Anderson’s Orchard

Posted on September 23, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s officially fall!!  Today we say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn.  I celebrated the autumnal equinox with my friend at Anderson’s Orchard in Mooresville, IN.  THis is a great place where you can pick your own apples and pumpkins.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #131: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Posted on September 22, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Earlier this week my mom and I had gone out for dinner and a movie.  We settled on “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.”  I had read a basic synopsis and some reviews online and itseemed like it would be a charming, sweet … Continue reading →

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Gift #130: Autumn blush necklace

Posted on September 21, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Autumn typically brings to mind bright, bold colors of foliage changing, bright sky, and orange pumpkins.  However, muted hues have a special place in the season too as flowers fade, leaves turn to brown, trees become bare, and fog fills … Continue reading →

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Gift #129: First Fall Foliage

Posted on September 20, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

This blog post serves as a warning that from now through mid-December, it will be a continuous rave about the glories of autumn, punctuated with short distractions about other aspects of life.  So, you’ve been warned and now it commences.  In … Continue reading →

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