Autumn... That colorful break between the dreadful heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. Today is part one of a 6 week series called, "Happy Fall, Y'all!" Grab some apple cider and enjoy!
Welcome Fall!
Fall has traditionally been my favorite time of the year for many reasons. While summer is relaxed, with long days left after work, perhaps even a vacation, the oppressive heat stifles the desire to do anything extra.
But then the calendar shifts and we go into “fall mode.” School starts back, along with football season, and we go back to “real-life” routines. The stores encourage shoppers to buy a new fall wardrobe with the rich hues of autumn. The artificial man-made calendar thinks it determines the season.
In reality, there is much more than our determination at work. It is as if there’s an almost “cosmic energy” sending all
living creatures into motion. Part of it is that cooler temperatures encourage those
of us that don’t enjoy heat to once again venture outside. And why would we
want to stay indoors? The trees are beginning to turn colors, giving just a
hint of the grandeur they have hidden inside. Squirrels are actively gathering
nuts and storing them. Gardens burst as the
growth of summer rushes towards the finale. Flowers are full and colorful, and
we begin to gather the final harvests of many foods. Our tomatoes are prolific
this time of year.
Whether
it be from the garden or at the grocery store, there’s a shift towards the fall
foods. You can see a difference as soon as you enter the grocery store. Pumpkins
are available now, as well as apple cider. I’ve noticed the many colorful varieties
of squash and peppers are on display. Sometimes they are bought with the purpose of
cooking, but I suspect a great deal of
these foods are bought for decorations as well!
When
I think of fall, I think of the colorful gold, red, orange, and bright yellow
leaves against the bright blue skies of October. The cool, crisp nights days
are perfect for fall festivals, followed by hayrides to the pumpkin patch, or gathering
around a fire roasting hot dogs with friends. Night-time football games bring
the community together as the players, cheerleaders, and band members each
bring a level of excitement to the field.
Yes,
it’s fall, and this year, we’ve been blessed with actual “fall weather” early.
I always look forward to this new season, a time to treasure the gifts of
nature. Happy Fall Y’all
The "Happy Fall Y'all Series"
Upcoming topics:
Part Four: A Sensory Feast
Part Five: Seasons of Life
Part Six: True Colors
Part Five: Seasons of Life
Part Six: True Colors
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