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Today is one of those days in Dublin where the sky just seems to be in a bit of a mood and won’t turn on the sun. Clouds hide every patch of possible blue and the light disperses into grey.
It feels like a permanent dusk has descended, time has seemingly dissolved with the light, yet it hasn’t affected my mood as I quite enjoy this feeling of suspended time. And since grey skies mean lit fires the scrumptious smell of burning turf is in the air creating images of cosy homes and happy hearts in my head.
I know many struggle when the sun goes into hiding but for me it is as though a door between reality and dreams is left on the latch. And with many already decorating their homes for Halloween it seems as anything could happen.
So before I head out to meet up with friend, I think, I will enjoy this grey day a little while longer, my mug of tea warming me from within and the music of Nina Simone as my companion.
jensinewall 
Enjoy your day, sounds delightful… I love days when a cozy fire and comfort food abound!
me too … but no fire in my home today as I have to go out but all my neighbours have theirs on so even if I don’t get the blaze I do get the smell ..very Irish
I love it!
me too
I like days like this occasionally. They are an excuse to take it easy and be inside with hot drinks and good music.
so true and I would love to stay home but dinner with a friend will end the day perfectly too
The change in the weather, here in the UK, always seemingly takes me back to my childhood days. I’ve been a wonderer in all types of weathers, where having to go out and enjoy, no matter how cold, wet, dry or hot it is.
Where I live we are used to sunny skies and some cloudy days. But the day you described in this post would be a perfect day for me. (books, music, fire, wine/coffee/hot chocolate). Sweet.
it is and can be, but we do get quite a few at this time of year
Apparently we’re to get high-teens warmth next week. As always, Irish weather, you astound me.
me too … and what am I suppose to wear ?????
I agree–I feel that “in between-ness” often, as well. I live where it rains for six months of the year or more (Oregon) and I am mostly enchanted by the sounds it makes, the ways it changes everything it touches. And the opalescent grey can be like a snug shawl. And thank you for sharing Nina’s song! So appreciate her music.
me too … love her and am sad I can never see her live. But enjoy the sounds of Oregon and the grey skies