Oh My Goodness, it has been forever since I put in a new blog.....So I decided I had better Wish You All "A Happy Everything" just in case it takes me forever to get a new one in again..........LOL

I can not believe Autumn is in full swing and Winter is just around the corner. We here in New Jersey are busy raking "November Snow." We have lots and lots of leaves in our backyard!!

November Snow................

by Joseph Pacheco

The first to fall is the first to go. Earth wears its mantle damp and chill — Patina of November snow.

Leaves raged with fire just days ago — Now grays, ash browns, pale yellows tell The first to fall are the first to go.

Remains of harvest in desolate row Brace for the final winter kill Beneath their shroud of November snow.

The rakes now dry, the plow and hoe Await Spring’s promise to fulfill — The first to fall are the first to go.

Lit by the sky’s anemic glow The pines are standing stiff and still, Defiant of November snow.

In barns of silence wait those who know What lies beneath the fields they till — The first to fall are the first to go, Together with November snow.

It sure has been quiet here in the ClayNation, just waiting to see what Mr Aiken and Team Clay has in store for us in 2010. I know whatever it is, I WILL LOVE IT!!! The Gala was wonderful, even though I was not there in person, I sure felt like I was, with all the awesome "clack" and "recaps" brought back from those that were in attendance....THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!! The Christies Cookie Challenge was a huge success, YEAH US!!!

Marlyne