Fall is here is the Gulf Coast! It arrived Monday night, coming in with a fury. I was struck by the beauty this morning of the hurricane lilies–or surprise lilies or spider lilies, whatever your name– that had sprung up in the front knoll. What a gift!

Sweet olive has come into bloom. Another great gift. They will bloom most of the winter, take a rest and burst forth again early spring for a bit. I cut branches and brought them into the house. Every time I catch a whiff of the scent, I smile. Thank you, God!