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Ah, These Early Fall Mornings...

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Home Stager with Transition Stage LLC

Ah, These Early Fall Mornings...

Getting on the road at 5:30 a.m. has opened a whole new world to me. The drivers on the Merritt Parkway are just as aggressive at this hour - there are just quite a few less of them. The air is very chilly, with a hint of the dew that makes it feel refreshing and a real wake-up call for me.

I stop at the post office on my way in, and marvel that there are people there, already hard at work, sometimes with very funky music playing. This morning, it sounded like they had a '50's channel going. Anything to get the blood pumping and the mind working, I guess.

The sun hadn't quite come up yet when I got in, but a pale light was beginning to show behind gorgeous streaky clouds. I just love Autumn. It quickens my step, refreshes my spirit, and makes me feel alive and happy.

A happy morning to all!

Comments (22)

Carol Zingone
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty - Jacksonville Beach, FL
Global Realtor in Jax Beach, FL - ABR, CRS, CIPS

Judy - I LOVE these fall mornings!!!!

Oct 03, 2011 11:54 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Ah! taking on the responsibilities of life and working conventional hours. Next you'll be appreciating evenings, weekends and holidays off.

Oct 04, 2011 12:18 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

This is my favorite time of year Judy.............hope the new "gig" is working out well for you.

Oct 04, 2011 12:19 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Judy, I'm glad things have moved along for you & hope you are well...i love to bundle up in fleece on a fall morning & blogging!

Oct 04, 2011 12:20 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Debbie - It's a whole new world for, I have to say. I don't know if it's different season to season - but I'll keep you posted as I find out!  ;-)

Great seeing you at the RESA meeting!

Oct 04, 2011 12:27 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Carol - They are truly wonderful, aren't they?

Oct 04, 2011 12:27 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Ed - It's funny you should say that. Last night, while sitting and talking with Herb after dinner, I could feel that impulse to get up and do the next thing - and realized that I could just enjoy relaxing with him instead. What a novelty!

Oct 04, 2011 12:29 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

Judy, the early bird gets the worm.... great attitude!

Oct 04, 2011 12:29 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

HI Roger - It's a gorgeous time of year, isn't it? My new gig is doing pretty well so far. Thanks for checking in on that.

Oct 04, 2011 12:30 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Ginny - There is just something about needing to reach for a sweater or fleece - I love that feeling of pulling on a sweater and then enjoying the crisp morning. Glad you share that delight with me.

Oct 04, 2011 12:31 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Kathy - Yes, indeed. It feels good to be up and doing, even if the mornings are a bit earlier than I've been used to.

Oct 04, 2011 12:32 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Judy.....I love the Fall weather....and as far as early hours, people ask me when and if I slept....I like to get up early....I'm in the office at 7:00am.....up at 4:00am.

Oct 04, 2011 12:38 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I hear you, I can also hear Autumn in NY in my head.  I need to reward you on your ever positive attitude.  You really do bloom where you are planted, as they say.

Oct 04, 2011 12:44 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Judy - I am just grateful that I no longer have those horrid commutes into the Twin Cities and back home again. 

Oct 04, 2011 07:17 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Barbara - It seems to me I've read that you only need about 4 hours of sleep per night... if so, that's about half my requirement to operate at top functionality. You must get a huge amount done every day!

Oct 04, 2011 12:14 PM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Liz - Thank you for your lovely compliment. Autumn is a real favorite of mine.

Oct 04, 2011 12:15 PM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Ron - I hear you! In my corporate life, I commuted almost 4 1/2 hours Mon-Fri every week. Car, commuter train, subway in NYC.  And the atmosphere was very pressured. Really exhausting. I'm glad you don't have a horrid commute anymore, either!

Oct 04, 2011 12:17 PM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Valerie - Yes! So early, it's dark and there are stars still visible when I leave the house. I've been planning on getting some novels on CD for the ride, but I like your idea of working on my French. I love the language, and am always yearning to know more. Thanks for that!

Oct 05, 2011 11:49 PM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Judy, I am so thankful that it has been as nice as it has as late as it has.  We have had nearly summer westher for about ten days.  That will change tonight.  But, I do love the color we have right now on the few leaves left after our windy few days.

We miss you. 

Oct 11, 2011 07:55 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Suzanne - It has been a nice little respite, hasn't it? We're going into a few rainy days starting tomorrow, and the temperature will be more normal for this time of year. We're starting to see some color on the trees here, but there are lots of dry brown leaves on the ground now.

Thank you! I miss being here as much as I used to be.

Oct 11, 2011 12:59 PM