The Rhythm Around You

Okay, I’m trying for a mellow blog this week because my day job has been beating the pants off of me and I’m almost down my WIP and hope to be sending it out soon, yay! Anyhow, as I got to thinking about this blog, I thought about how I’ve been feeling lately. It is October and 101 degrees Fahrenheit outside. I mean, really?!

I’m an east coast lady by birth and every summer I’m asking myself why I moved out to the desert. Still, my roots and my longing for the changing seasons seem to be ingrained into me. Hence my reason for craving leaves changing, windy fall days and apple cider on display when I walk into the grocery store (along with all sorts of pumpkin treats).

For me, the change of seasons as a kid created a sort of rhythm around me. An expectation of fall colors, creepy Halloween costumes, and tables stuffed with goodness for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It still amazes me that just a time of year can create a feeling and along with it, inspiration for all sorts of holiday tales. As I walk into the bookstores I can already see the Halloween stories out; more ghosts, witches and vampires. Before I know it there will be holiday magic romances littering the display tables. Either way, I can’t get enough of it.

To me, fall brings a slower, more relaxed rhythm. Just as summer introduces a fast-paced, fun in the sun sort of attitude. The seasons seem to infuse their way into those around us as well, breeding more of this rhythm and inspiration. So what about you all? Any plans with fall around the corner? What has the rhythm around you inspired you to write?

Happy writing this week!

 

Filed under: Emotions, Toni Kelly, Writer's Life