Tag Archives: autumn

Exploring the Language of Fall

Posted on October 3, 2025 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora: Sometimes to create a mood, sometimes looking for a theme for a character, and sometimes searching for the perfect epigraph for a chapter, I dive into one of the many books of poetry on my shelves. Often at … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Autumn, and Crime Bake

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Brenda Buchanan

Brenda here, a bit freaked out that it’s October 4. How did we get here so fast? No two ways about it, the big seasonal shift is upon us. Apples are being picked, fall festivals are in full swing and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on September 23, 2024 by kaitcarson

There’s something special about September. As a child, I thought it signified the new year. School began the Tuesday after Labor Day. My friends and I marked the years by the school grade. January 1st was remarkable only for the … Continue reading →

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And The Leaves Drift Down, One By One

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Brenda Buchanan

By Brenda Buchanan This week I’m nursing an injured wrist, which makes typing something of a challenge. So I dug into the archives and re-surfaced this post from 2016, which features nicer foliage photos than I could have taken this … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts | Tagged autumn, Edna St. Vincent Millay, foliage, Maine, Mary Oliver, Poetry, Wendell Berry | 8 Comments

The Poets Say It Best

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Brenda Buchanan

On these suddenly truncated days when we strive to convince ourselves winter is not rounding the near corner, I’m comforted by poetry that honors this season of transition and all the metaphors it offers. Here are some of my favorites, … Continue reading →

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Books, Books and More Books!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

By Brenda Buchanan Fall is now rushing into view. When I gaze at my shelf of just-read and to-be-read books I wish there were more hours in the day. My writing schedule keeps me in front of the keyboard until 9:30 or so … Continue reading →

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Sights and Sounds of Autumn in Maine

Posted on October 20, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

By Brenda Buchanan The turning of the leaves took us by surprise this year. After a long summer spent watering the garden we had modest hopes. Too dry for good color, we thought. Wait ‘til next year. (Yes, Red Sox … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts | Tagged autumn, Edna St. Vincent Millay, foliage, Maine, Mary Oliver, Poetry, Wendell Berry | 8 Comments

Is That a Real Holiday?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. While going through a calendar given to me, I found a number of special commemorative days and sort-of holidays I’d never heard of. I’m betting few of you have heard of them too. September has more than … Continue reading →

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No Regrets

Posted on September 24, 2015 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: In neighboring New Hampshire searching for wool socks. Two mornings ago my son had to scrape frost off his car before driving to school. Last Friday a friend brought me a ripe pumpkin she grew in her back field. … Continue reading →