Today marks the beginning of my favorite turn of the wheel. The time when days are 'warm', nights are cool and the trees change their wardrobe to glorious colors.
I've been thinking about this turn for several days, determined to be 'on time' rather than feeling as if I've missed a step somewhere. We have rain but in between bouts I hope to walk a bit, smell the clean shower that has cleansed everything. The altar is getting a makeover with ceramic leaf-shaped candle holders (I believe they're actually salt dishes) that I bought but never seem to pull from the cabinet.
After I post this, I'm going to mix up a whole grain bread to use for cinnamon/apple rolls later. For dinner, an egg roll inspired dish of browned ground pork, shredded cabbage/ carrots/ onions lightly seasoned with Chinese Five Spice - a mixture of Fennel, Star Anise, Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger. I love egg rolls and thought the harvested vegetables (okay, they came from the store this year) and ground pork would be lovely omage to the season.
Why did I choose pork?
Almost 40 years ago, my older sister took me to meet relatives in the High hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. The first thing I saw when we pulled into the yard next to a rustic cabin were two hogs hanging from a tree. Three of my distant cousins were in butchering process. I'd never seen anything like it. So, I guess the pork is paying respects to my mountain roots.
How are you celebrating this turn of the Wheel? Share your thoughts below. I love to learn from others.
Blessings
~Rain
