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I wandered with dear Autumn as far as I could go, and in the end, I didn't leave. I kept her in my soul. -Angie Weiland-Crosby Hello, my sweet autumn friends, and happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to the very last autumn blog post of 2022. Today's post is short and sweet, but I wanted to wish you all well and thank you for supporting this little autumn endeavor of mine. It means the absolute world to me. I share this poem every year because I think it's beautiful (thank you Shel Silverstein). Give it a read; it might just change your perspective. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ Finally, don't forget to check out this week's playlist, 'Themes of Thanksgiving.' It's full of old songs, and perfect to play on Thanksgiving Day. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ It's been a splendid season, and although it's not quite over, it is time to say goodbye. May we meet again when the leaves are at their prime. Until next year, stay cozy. With warmth and whimsy, Cat

“Autumn was ripening, and the forest grew crisp. So deep my soul ventured, I returned with her scent.” -Angie Weiland-Crosby Toward the end of November, I always start to feel like a little hedgehog, digging out my den and preparing it for hibernation. I cook large pots of warm food, collect sweet trinkets from the outside world, and strive to make my pocket of the planet feel as warm and safe as possible. Whenever I start to feel a bit blue about the state of the world, I try and remember that most human beings are actually quite lovely. We all have our silly little rituals that put us in our silly little moods. Today, that's enough to make me feel happy to be alive. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ Happy Thursday, scarecrows! Last week, I mentioned that I hadn't been in the highest of spirits, as the weather here in Fayetteville had been much too hot for my liking. Well, the autumn elves must have listened to my pleas for colder weather, because the temperature dropped nearly twenty degrees overnight. We even got some snow over the weekend, which thrilled me to my core. After the snow, we had a few days of overcast skies, filled with peaceful bouts of autumnal rain. All in all, I've been feeling especially snug over here in my little corner of the world. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ Because this week started off in a flurry of snow and gloom, I thought it only fitting that I create a playlist dedicated to stormy weather. In it, you'll find a somber selection of snowy-weather songs, fit for anyone who loves singing voices that sound like soft storms. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ If you've been keeping up with the site all season, you might remember that I recently read a book that turned my literary world upside-down. The book is called The Hazel Wood, and it quickly became one of my favorite reads. So, you can imagine my absolute delight when I finished the novel and discovered that there's already a second book out. I immediately ordered it, but it didn't come in until just yesterday. Although I'm only a few chapters in, the same creepy and otherworldly spirit of the first book is also woven throughout the pages of the second. Bonus points: the cover is just as beautiful as the cover of The Hazel Wood. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ If you like feeling cozy just as much as I do, then you might consider turning on one of the videos linked below while cooking dinner or chatting with friends. They're similar to the autumn ambience videos that I recommended weeks ago, but these are geared more toward snow and Thanksgiving, rather than pumpkin patches and Halloween. Enjoy! First Snow Falling Thanksgiving Dinner Cozy Autumn Kitchen As promised last week, I've included the recipes I've decided to make for Thanksgiving dinner below, just in case you're tempted to leave animals off your plate this year. (I've been told that the rolls and mashed potatoes will be made vegan, so that's two dishes I don't have to worry about.) If you try out the recipes, I do hope you enjoy them. Happy cooking! I'll talk to you on Thanksgiving Day, for the very last Aki No Koe blog post of 2022. Pot Pie Mac and 'Cheese' Pumpkin Pie Until next week, stay cozy. With warmth and whimsy, Cat

"a wind has blown the rain away and blown / the sky away and all the leaves away, / and the trees stand. I think I too have known / autumn too long" -E.E. Cummings, "A Wind Has Blown the Rain Away and Blown" There's something about autumn that never fails to inspire within me a spark of newfound creative energy. Maybe I'm swayed by the can-do scurrying of squirrels, each furry critter hurriedly gathering nuts for the long winter ahead. Or perhaps the fact that everything is dying compels me to create something that is beautifully and painfully alive, to leave some trace of myself on this Earth. Whatever the reason for my bouts of artistic vigor. I always seem to get craftier during the autumn months, pulling out dusty notebooks from faraway shelves and rifling through bins of yarn and paint. Creating something out of nothing—whether it's building a new bookshelf or writing a short story—never fails to lift my spirits. I am endlessly in awe of and inspired by autumn's soft beauty, and I am forever grateful to her for allowing me to see the world each year as if for the very first time. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ The past few days here in Fayetteville have been far too hot for what is typical of November weather, and it's put a bit of a damper on my mood. To combat my blues, I decided to make some pumpkin chili last night, which did wonders for my aching autumn soul. I've also been working on a fall-themed chandelier necklace, which I'm quite proud of. I guess I'm thinking that if I create enough autumn-inspired gadgets and gizmos, then the weather might decide to catch up to the month. I'm trying to remind myself that even when life doesn't work out the way I want it to, there is still beauty to be found in every nook and cranny of the universe. It just takes a bit of looking sometimes. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ My parents are coming to visit me this weekend, and although they're staying in a two star Motel Six, I couldn't be more excited. We're going to browse the local Farmers Market, attend a holiday crafts fair, watch football at a sports bar (go team!), peruse shops on the Square, and go on a hike. I think I'm most excited for our hike because the leaves are at their peak right now, oranges and yellows and reds proudly on display for all of Northwest Arkansas to enjoy. In the past, I've gone either too early or too late in the season, so the leaves have either been too green or dead. I'm crossing my fingers that I've hit the sweet spot this year. ‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾　🍂　☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙ With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, I've begun to think about recipes. As the only vegan in the family, I make most of the food I eat myself, so it can sometimes feel daunting. This year, however, I'm determined to plan ahead to make the task feel more manageable. These next couple of weeks, I aim to test out new recipes to ensure I have the perfect feast on Thanksgiving Day. I think I've decided on 'chicken' pot pie, mashed potatoes, mac and 'cheese,' and pumpkin pie. I'll post recipes next week when I know for sure which ones I'll be using. My family just recently started a new Thanksgiving Day tradition, and I quite like it so I thought I'd share with all of you, my sweet little fall fairies. Each year, we have a new signature beverage that we drink throughout the day. Last year it was riesling, which I carried over to Friendsgiving, and this year we've decided on sangria. If it tickles your fancy, you and yours should also come up with a signature drink for the holiday. Or you can buy some sangria and I'll cheers you in spirit. 🥂 Until next week, stay cozy. With warmth and whimsy, Cat

PHOTO COURTESY OF RICARDO GOMEZ Playlists A collection of carefully curated playlists chosen for each autumn ambience. Just click on the latest image and you'll be redirected to its corresponding playlist. New playlists added bi-weekly. PHOTO COURTESY OF COTTONBRO STUDIO Themes of Thanksgiving Created specifically with Thanksgiving Day in mind, this playlist will leave you craving mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and wine. Grab a glass of sangria and get your groove on. ​ My Top Three: "Pumpkin Pie," "Gimme That Wine," & "So What If I Can't Cook "

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