Autumn

The temperature is starting to drop here, signaling the arrival of Autumn. I love Autumn’s quiet transformation—how the world slows down and shifts into warm, earthy tones. There’s a peacefulness in the crisp air, the smell of fallen leaves, and the early dusk that feels comforting and introspective. The cozy layers, hot drinks, and the sense of renewal in letting go of summer make it feel like a gentle pause before winter’s arrival.

I find it refreshing to experience the changes in seasons after living in places with more consistent weather. There isn’t much else happening at the moment. Tomorrow, Kel will be visiting the funeral home for her mom, which will undoubtedly be a challenging experience. I can’t help but recall my visit to the funeral home when Kevin passed away. It’s a sad place, heavily associated with loss, and prompts deep reflection. I remember feeling quite detached when I had to make decisions and discuss his passing, tasks that felt burdensome but necessary. Despite the heavy atmosphere, funeral homes offer closure and support during times of profound grief. They are well-equipped to guide individuals through loss and provide the comfort needed during such difficult moments. I remember bringing in Kevin’s birth and death certificates. It’s hard to get things done without the death certificate. That part I remember vividly.

I spent my day looking for Kel’s glasses, watching coding videos, and doing my coding assignment. We had to add the function inside the brackets:

const add = function (a, b) {
  return a + b;
};

const subtract = function (a, b) {
  return a - b;
};

const sum = function (array) {
  return array.reduce((total, current) => total + current, 0);
};

const multiply = function (array) {
  return array.reduce((product, current) => product * current)
};

const power = function (a, b) {
  return Math.pow(a, b);
};

const factorial = function (n) {
  if (n === 0) return 1;
  let product = 1;
  for (let i = n; i > 0; i--) {
    product *= i;
  }
  return product;
};

module.exports = {
  add,
  subtract,
  sum,
  multiply,
  power,
  factorial,
};

I want to put together a list of Autumnal books to read. There’s no reason. It’s just something to make me smile. I have a few in mind. One I want to continue reading is The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. It’s a variation of the classic Faustian tale. The “Faust” story was first published in the 1580s in the Wittenbüttler manuscript. The Faust story is based on a real person, an alchemist who lived in northern Germany in the 1400s. Faust, a scholar, a theologian, and an astronomer, always wanted more, so he dealt with the devil, selling his soul for knowledge and power. Addie LaRue makes a deal to live forever, but as she does, no one remembers her once they don’t see her. So, she is essentially invisible. I need to finish the book sometime. It has a dark theme and starts its journey in the Fall, so I think it would fall into the Autumn book category.

Yes, I’m just rambling now. I think I will post this. You know, I found my pink fountain pen on my desk, and I’d love to use it, but unfortunately, I don’t have any ink for it. I’m considering getting some fountain pen ink when I have the money. I’m still rambling. I will post this so I stop rambling.