Living In the Moment

Photography by Kristine  THE COSY AUTUMN BOOK TAG  (Original Tag Created By The Book Belle on BookTube) Q U E S T I O N S  1. What book always reminds you of Fall/Autumn? Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman  2. What is your favorite autumnal book cover? Autumn by Ali Smith  3. What is your favorite autumnal drink to read with? Pinot Noir - Any Season!  4. Do you prefer to read late at night or early in the morning? Always at night  5. Halloween is coming! What is your favorite spooky read? Pet Sematary by Stephen King 6. What is the ultimate comfort read for you? Relish by Lucy Kingsley  7. What is your favorite autumnal reading snack? SmartFood White Cheddar Popcorn  8. What is your favorite autumnal candle to burn while reading? Woodwick Pumpkin Butter  9. When you're not reading, what is your favorite autumnal activity? Photographing my favorite season 10. What is on your Autumn/Fall reading list? Many Food Memoirs including Save Me The ...

Photography by Kristine  MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR A season that arrives each year One I never tire of  Like an old friend returning Leaves dancing across the street Crisp cool air across my face  Layers of clothing to wear Opening the door to the scent of comfort food Football games to watch Enjoying time with family and friends A time that never lasts long enough  Kristine Dubuque Ortega October 1, 2017

Photography by Kristine  THINKING OUT LOUD  A bitterly cold day Layers of comfort Daylight Savings Time  Looking ahead to a new work week An upcoming blizzard in view Reading to catch up on Journal writing to be done Appointments to reschedule Momentos to cherish A charity to give to Promises to keep Photographs to take Springtime plans to schedule A day trip to the ocean Re-arrange clothes for a new season Calendar appointments to check Family members to visit Thank you cards to write Time made for what matters Wish for more time Hope for the best Grateful for it all Kristine Dubuque Ortega  03/12/2017