Waking this morning to a damp, dull day, I decided some positive reinforcement was in order. The end result, perfect for this week leading into our Canadian Thanksgiving, was a wish list of things to look forward to this October: long walks bundled in cozy sweaters, feeling the kiss of the sun and the nip of the autumn air on my cheeks, the warmth of family and friends, carving pumpkins, feasting on roast turkey and stuffing, snuggling by romantic fires, touring corn mazes, watching a blazing fire with a glass of wine, snuggling with a good book and enjoying long lazy Sunday mornings. And in case I should forget here are some fabulous autumn photo collections to remind all of us of autumn’s blessings: