Susan McCloud THE JOY WITHIN ME! It is NOVEMBER: we are nearing the end of this Yer Out of Time -- and we feel it now, because November is neither Autumn nor Winter. Have you ever thought about that. Autumn very quietly fades, and begins to withdraw, and Winter has not opened his bag of snow and ice . . he is slow and thoughtful . . and thus we draw our breaths, and Use November: For What? Cleaning up yard, garage, even the crowded storage in the basement. Completing our canning of tomatoes and peaces, or fruited jellies-- even lavender jelly and dandelion jelly . . . We feel Peace. We feel a bit of a pausing. I watch my trees, and do what I can to help them before the frost comes and the snapping cold. What do you think of November? I hope it awakens something that is deep and ancient within you. I hope it brings you days of wonder, days of good work, days of joy.