Now and Then by Nancy Kline: NOVEMBER Maud Humphrey must have chosen this bea...

Now and Then by Nancy Kline: NOVEMBER

 Maud Humphrey must have chosen this bea...: NOVEMBER  Maud Humphrey must have chosen this beautiful child of Sweden for a November calendar portrait because of the way she is ...

NOVEMBER

 Maud Humphrey must have chosen this beautiful child of Sweden for a November calendar portrait because of the way she is dressed in her warm coat and red bonnet as the winters in parts of Sweden can get pretty cold and snowy.  Sweden is officially the Kingdom of Sweden and is located in Northern Europe.  Also notice the tree branches in the background have lost their leaves which indicates that the Fall season is in session.  She is holding what appears to be a Bible with a cross on the front.  Although church and government are separate in Sweden over half the nation practice religion under the Church of Sweden which is Evangelical Lutheran.  Sweden still has a royal family of which you frequently see information of such in the news media.  

November has come and with it a lot of thoughts on how to celebrate holidays and keep the leaves under control.   With Halloween just behind us we are seeing lots of Fall decor to help us get through  till Thanksgiving.  And with Thanksgiving comes the season of eating which will last until the end of the year.  For the big day called Thanksgiving, turkey and dressing is the main food item on many of our menus although ham is also on a lot of tables.  Cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and gravy are always included with an assortment of other sides that are favorites with each family group. 

So once in every year we throng

Upon a day apart,

To praise the Lord with feast and song

In thankfulness of heart.

  by: Arthur Guiterman-The First Thanksgiving

Let us always remember to to be thankful!

Psalms 106:1

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good:  for his mercy endureth forever.

Now and Then by Nancy Kline: OCTOBER This is the time for falling leaves, cool...

Now and Then by Nancy Kline:  OCTOBER This is the time for falling leaves, cool...:   OCTOBER   This is the time for falling leaves, cooler weather, and getting ready for all the wonderful fall adventures.  This is ...

 

OCTOBER

 

This is the time for falling leaves, cooler weather, and getting ready for all the wonderful fall adventures.  This is harvest time for pears, apples, persimmons and pumpkins. 

Maud Humphrey's October calendar child is a precious picture of an American boy.  He is dressed in a sweet little navy suit with the word VOLUNTEER on his hat.  She has artistically inserted the autumn leaves falling in the background.  It is possible that this painting was done during the time of World War 1.  At any rate it is a beautiful painting with the blue and white clothing and the falling leaves.

As for myself, I am always ready to let go of all the summer chores in the yard and garden.  Funny how we can't wait to get that garden in early and all those flowers planted in the spring and then actually getting tired of taking care of them by fall.  My sewing machine, my drawings, and practicing my music are all calling me as I'm sure they have felt neglected during the spring and summer months. 

We look forward to Columbus Day on the 14th and then finishing the last day of the month with Halloween. 

LET THE LEAVES FALL AND BAKE THAT APPLE PIE!!!





Now and Then by Nancy Kline: SeptemberMaud Humphrey's calendar child for the mo...

Now and Then by Nancy Kline: SeptemberMaud Humphrey's calendar child for the mo...: September Maud Humphrey's calendar child for the month of September is a little German girl.  She has a slight smile upon her face ...

September

Maud Humphrey's calendar child for the month of September is a little German girl.  She has a slight smile upon her face with her plump little cheeks and for some reason it reminds me of my own four children when they were toddlers.  Our first son inherited my dark brown hair and blue eyes but the next three children were very much tow heads.  They all four had big blue eyes and chubby cheeks.  My husband's dad was German so my guess is that my offspring would inherit some of the physical features of the German people. 

We are now entering into the BER months.  The days are already growing shorter.  In September there always comes a moment when we find ourselves savoring the last of the summer sun yet noticing how golden its rays are starting to become.  There seems to be a different glow in the sky.  We know that it's too early to put away all our light colored warm weather clothing but not too early to be ready to scurry for a nice warm sweater.  Like a child on the first day of school whose hand lingers in its mothers, we are eager for autumn but reluctant to let go of summer.



WELCOME SEPTEMBER AND THE SLOWING DOWN OF YARD WORK!



Now and Then by Nancy Kline: AUGUSTMaud Humphrey's calendar child for the mon...

Now and Then by Nancy Kline:
AUGUST
Maud Humphrey's calendar child for the mon...: AUGUST Maud Humphrey's calendar child for the month of August was a painting of a little girl from Africa.  Maybe she chose thi...