Autumnal thoughts...

   The days of autumn are definately upon the Beale Bungalow.  The leaves are finally falling and the seasonal local festivals are in full swing.  Pumpkins are being butchered by the thousands and placed on front porches all across my area.  (I prefer to keep my pumpkins whole and then make them into soup...yum!)  Anyway....autumn has finally arrived and I am loving it.  After all, it is my favorite time of the year.  I have been in such a slump that anything that stirs up excitement is gladly welcomed, so the seasonal changes are being much appreciated by this Lady of the House.
   I am in the mood to finally get my composting structure built.  I want to use the cement block type of composting bin.  It will take about 50 blocks.  It will probably cost about $80.00 to make, but it will last a lifetime and I will be able to move it--if I choose to do so.  I already have some horse manure, living table scraps, and leaves....all I need to do is go and get the blocks, put them into place and presto....The Beale Backyard Barnyard will be on its way to a reality.  I am hoping to do this sometime this week.  My son and I can work together and learn about the benefits of composting and permaculture at the same time.  :)
   The house is also in much need of a good cleaning and decluttering.  I am trying to find out a way to do this as painless as possible.  I prefer to do these types of jobs in an empty house, but that is a rare phenomena here....so I need to come up with a plan of action.  I am sure God will give me one.  I pray that my motives will be right during this process, since I havc a tendency to become vain about my home.  We will see.
   Speaking of God....he has been speaking LOUDLY here lately.  I have allowed satan so many footholds in my life that I am a mess and thank goodness God knows this.  He is working and I am seeing victory in some areas of this appointed life I have been so richly blessed with.  I need a good Bible study though.  Just to sit and read the Bible doesn't do much for me.....I need a reachable goal and something to write on.   That is how I learn and do things.  He is still preaching, reaching and teaching me.....and this is a great comfort.  Climbing back up is sure harder that falling down.
   Well....that is all for now.  God Bless!