The last vestige of fall was scattered all over my lawn. I was compelled to take a picture to remind me of the colorful repast that fall makes before the gray skies and barren trees are in my view.

I can only wait for snow to blanket the ground with a white, sound-absorbing canopy of stillness that transforms into a scene of quiet beauty. It is as if nature will have pressed pause, giving us a moment to reflect and reset.

For all its' starkness, winter offers a serenity that no other season can match. It invites us to slow down, embrace the stillness, and find warmth in the simple joys—whether it’s a crackling fire, a hot cup of tea, or the company of loved ones.