APPLES and PUMPKINS... and today

I went through Central Park this morning and was shocked to see how green it still is! There were a few hints of Autumn, but nothing like I expected or wanted to see. No vibrant red's and yellow's. It looked very much like summer; which isn't a bad thing, but unexpected due to the date. It has been extremely warm, with only a couple of days of cool temperatures so far this season. I am not up-to-date on my tree expertise, but I think it is frost that prompts a tree to change color. NYC has had no frost. not even close. In fact, I have my AC on right now because it is so warm.

I have wanted to go apple and pumpkin picking, but my schedule has been so tight. I like the idea of picking with wool socks on and wearing a cozy sweater. In the last week, when I wear a sweater, I end up shedding it quickly.

I miss the crisp Autumn days in Canada. We would go picking as early as my birthday when I was a kid. It was colder in Los Angeles than it is here.

I love this picture of me, my sister, my dad and Tiffany! I miss Tiff so much when I see her in photographs. I can still see her in my mind bounding around that orchard. She enjoyed it more than any one of us!


















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and me at the studio today with Leopold!
















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