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Fall Back

November 8, 2026 hardwarelifewife 2 Comments

Last weekend was the time to “Fall Back” one hour. Time change marches on yet another year. The leaves have truly been absolutely gorgeous the last few weeks. This shift in color has really been an inspiration. As the leaves turn golden, life can transform in beautiful ways. Every leaf has a special story to tell. And the Fall crisp morning skies and bright colors from the trees, remind us of a second chance for the soul. Sharing a few of my favorite photo captures from the last few weeks. I hope you enjoy these as much I have. Happy Fall Y’all! 🍂🍂🍂

*Fall leaves are changing and so are we with each passing season of life*

*Autumn shows us the beauty of letting go*

*Once cleared paths are scattered with fallen leaves*

*Autumn… carrying more gold in its pocket than any other time of the year*

*Fall colors… reminds me of pumpkin pies* 🥧

*Hues of Blues mingled with Golden colors of Fall*

*Fall… a second chance “Spring” for the soul.*

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Fall Y’all

November 27, 2025 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

From the last of the summer blooms to the changing of the leaves… Fall is Here! The Fall season brings apple and pumpkin season, gentle breezes and the solitary tune of the wind chimes. Fall hints at cooler temperatures, the changing of the sun cycle bringing less daylight creating a colorful change in nature through leaves turning and falling, crunching under foot. The vibrant colors that light the morning and evening skies… Autumn has arrived. As we head into the holiday season, here’s to celebrating Fall ONE last time.

October Skies… Simply Amazing

Changing of the Leaves

Jethro is enjoying the Leaves everywhere

Thankful for the opportunity to enjoy another beautiful Fall season! 🍂🍁 Thank you for reading and sharing.

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2024 Photography Favorites

January 24, 2025 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

Beginning in early 2024, I wrote these opening lines: “I have decided to take this year and document and capture memories… from our everyday life activities. Everything isn’t glamorous, we work long hours, 6 days a week, but Richard and I find time to share and unwind. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite collected moments via photography.”

What a journey it has been! Here’s a look at a few of my photo favorites from each month in 2024. Below each photograph, I will include the original link to each month from 2024, in case you missed it or would like to see more photos from each month.

Time passes like clouds in the sky…

Winter Gives away to Spring…

Bringing forth the Hues of Summer…

Summer fades into Fall…

Different minutes of the same hour it seems in 2024. Thanks for the memories!

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November

December 3, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

This November has been a month of contrasts. Warm weather marked the beginning of the month and ended the month with colder than normal temperatures.

I think you will see some definite contrast in some of the photos captured this month. The leaves are beginning to fade away as compared to the glorious autumn colors of last month’s photo gallery. November brings us a time to reflect on our blessings.

My joy this year has been found in finding Blessings in the simple things we have in our lives, like capturing a sunrise moment. Each day brings unique moments and experiences.

May you be blessed this holiday season with Thanksgiving in your heart each & every day. Happy Holidays!

First Fire of the season! About month later than usual.

**Glorious Beauty**: this old, majestic and mature tree is one of the last ones to lose leaves in our neighborhood.

**Golden Hour:** I must admit I’m not a fan of the time change but the Sunsets have been glorious at Wilkes County Hardware this month.

**Blooming Beauties** Hard to believe that flowers were still blooming in early November

**Jack Frost:** Heavy frosts set in finally in later November, the sun quickly melts it away

**Sunshine Seeker:** Joy enjoys a nap in the morning sun

**Hometown Holidays:** November kicks off the holiday season with Light Up Downtown.

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October

November 4, 2024 hardwarelifewife Leave a comment

Morning fogs, and vibrant colors… the best way to introduce my photography finds for October. The colors of Autumn are majestic, melding together as a kaleidoscope for the camera lens.

Foggy Mornings

Northern Lights: Aurora Borealis

The unique colors are determined by the gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, the altitude of the collision of the gases, and the amount of energy in the particles… different colors are created. Just a few pictures of what I witnessed during this rare capture this month.

Pink/purple: Produced by nitrogen particles