Fall Getaway

Morning breaks. Sunshine filters through immense trees beckoning me to take a ride down country roads. The family prepares for a Sunday outing, reminiscent of my childhood days. Quiet roads lead us to our destination, Sky Meadows State Park.

quiet roads curve, swerve
edging closer to bliss
countryside charm 
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Northern Virginia's pastoral landscape is inviting.
Join me as I:

Stroll through autumn's golden trails

and rolling pastures rich in history.

Listen to the "Country Shredder"

strumming his old-time banjo tunes. 

Watch graceful farm hens prance around.

Imagine colonial farm life in a century-plus old

kitchen warmed by an immense stone hearth.

Stare into the embers glowing with color, a 

black cast-iron kettle filled with cornbread,

and delicious pumpkin butter waiting on the table.

Find autumnal bliss; gaze into the grand expanse.

Notice and wonder about country farm life

on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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In the stir of 

autumn rustlings, plump pumpkins

await picking

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with excitement

toddler picks her prized apple

after many searches

childhood apple picking trip

will be remembered forever

via iPhone photography

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This writing was drafted this morning but did not have time to work on my Tuesday Slice of Life until now. Each week I join Two Writing Teachers to add my #TuesdayThoughts in the form of a slice.