Fall Mixed Tape!

A Warm Hello,

Today is exceptionally fall-ish. The branches of the Dogberry Tree, just outside my window, are swaying in the chilly air. Their leaves of rust, purple, and yellow still hold enough green to bring to mind summer. Their colors are a stark contrast to the lush, red, berries that the branch holds, lovely. There is something adventurous and romantic in days like these. The shadows close in a little earlier than a few short days ago. Readying us for the dark, heavier days of winter. It’s on days like these that I love to go for long drives or take a walk around the block, drinking in the crispness of the air. I think fall is a time to slow down and rest. Rest from the unscheduled hurry of summer. I think it’s a very important time for the mind and soul, a time to regroup. That may be my favorite thing about fall.

I have yet to post about one of my greatest passions – Music. Thomas Carlyle describes my feelings about music more eloquently then I could "All deep things are songs. It seems somehow the very central essence of us, songs; as if all the rest were but wrappages and hulls" I thought I'd leave you with a list of my favorite songs to listen to during fall. Songs to help when I want to relax and be still. Take a minute to check out some of the songs, they may become some of your favorites too. Hope you enjoy.

Melanie

Mel’s Fall Mixed Tape:

Autumn Leaves – Eva Cassidy

Fields of Gold – Sting

I’m a Fool to Want You – Billie Holiday

Caramel - Suzanne Vega
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Ft Sarah Mclachlan (from the acoustic album)
Harvest Moon - Neil Young 
Autumn Leaves - Paolo Nutini
Four Strong Winds - John Denver
Catch The Wind - Donovan
Prelude in E Minor (op.28 no.4) - Chopin
Chelsea Hotel - Leonard Cohen
Shelter From The Storm - Bob Dylan

SOTD:
Caramel by: Suzanne Vega

A Thought To Make You Smile:
The smell of a butter pecan cake fresh out of the oven!