~ Simple Saturday & A Tag Request ~

I woke up this morning curled in my blanket and comforter.  I knew the temps were going to drop during the night, but I left my window open.  In my sleep I must have felt the chill and rolled into my cocoon.  I jumped out of bed and grabbed my thick fuzzy bathrobe and cuddled in it.  Rubbing my arms.  I could have closed the windows, but I liked the feel of the chill.  The smell of autumn early in the morning.  Dampness of the dew, and the scent of earth.  Damp dirt, maybe an earthworm.  As gross as it might sound I love that smell.  It's clean and pure. 

 

The day wore on.  The sun never really came out.  At times you'd get a glimpse of bright blue sky but it didn't last long.  It was overcast and somewhat gloomy.  The temperatures never made it above 55.  As I did my chores in my big loose fitting sweats I was comfy and warm.  That is except for my hands.  My fingers prickled like ice.  Yes, I closed most of the windows.  I did leave a few opened a crack to hear and smell the rest of the day.  Lawn mowers going, leaf blowers, geese as they flew over head.  My neighbor had a fire going in his backyard clearing the twigs and leaves from his property.  The smell made every sense aware that fall is here. 

 

With fall came a warm small meal since I am home alone.  Some years ago while shopping I found a Zatarain's mix.  After trying it once it has become a staple in my house.  It is wonderful, easy to make, and very quick.  I made Jambalaya this evening.  As I was waiting for it to cook, I played with some of my pictures.  Fall seemed to be the direction.  The more I did the more I loved it.  I played with the bird to get a transparent background.  No I did not animate it, just cleaned it so I could use it here.  I was very pleased with the finished product, and was looking forward to using it in this entry.

 

I left the animation going as I went and fixed a bowl for dinner.  The New Orleans seasoning warmed me inside and out.  A great meal for a chilly day.  I cupped the bowl in my hands so the heat would warm my fingers, the smell tickled my nose.  I could see the graphic and it whispered to me, 'use this as a tag request.'  I wondered if anyone would care, if anyone would want it.  The warmer I got from the Jambalaya the more I decided I would give it a try.  The pictures are the trees that are behind my house.  A touch of fall...........   majestic fall.  So while I drank a cup of Chai Honey Vanilla White Tea, I added my name to the sample. 

 

It's a bit large to allow the spread of the wings, but if you'd like your name on it leave a comment.  Same rules apply.  Expiration date is 9/17/2007

Tags: tag request, Zatarains, Chai Tea, fall, blogplugs