October. Deireadh Fómhair (harvest end).

Happy last day of October - you have been mellow (the light) and mild (the temperature and breezes) and kind (little rain).

You have given walks along golden decorated pathways.

You have provided the sound accompaniment of golden rustlings and whisperings underfoot.

And painted splashes of ruby and scarlet (otherwise known as rose hips). (have you ever noticed that the colours used to describe Autumn are the same as for jewels and gems? Gold, Amber, Ruby, Bronze, Copper).

Your days are getting late early since the clocks went back an hour last weekend, meaning evening walks must be taken earlier now.

...giving more time to light an evening candle when I get home.