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Fall Color

The seasons have changed. Our days are shorter. The air is crisper. The trees have started to turn colors. I have no idea when this tree turned from green to red. I did not even notice this tree, even though I drive by it every single day on my way to work. I do not think I have noticed up to this point because of the time of sunrise. It is happening later. Have you noticed? Of course you have, how could you not notice we are rising in the dark? I noticed it this week because the sun shine pours onto it first thing in the morning. The entire tree looks like it is ablaze. Any other time, it is just an ordinary tree whose leaves have turned red. But in the morning, it demands attention. The first day I noticed it, I actually slammed the brakes on!  I feel blessed that I have seen it ablaze. When it is at it's peak. So, I ask, are you seeing things at their peak?  Too many times we focus on a persons low points and fail to recognize them when they are at their peak. ...

Pumpkin Season

I love pumpkin.  You can ask my husband. He rolls his eyes and starts eating out this time of the year just to avoid all the pumpkin I cook up! This morning, with a chill in the air, I dug into my pumpkin supply to make my first pumpkin treat of the year,  Pumpkin Spice Latte. The recipe comes from the  Crock Pot Girls  Facebook page (just look in the discussion boards for all kinds of yummieness!) Pumpkin Spice Latte 1 1/2 - 2 cups of strongly brewed coffee (I used my Toddy system) 4 cups milk 4 T canned pumpkin puree 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4-1/2 cup sugar (I used the full half cup) 3 T vanilla Add the coffee and milk to your slow cooker. In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, sugar and vanilla together. Add to coffee mixture and whisk again. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Whisk again, Add whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. It makes enough to share. So invite a friend over and enjoy the fall! Ha...