Ten Things I Like About Fall
Backyard Burns: We usually start up the fire pit in October. I can't eat s'mores any more, so toasting marshmallows is out, but those quiet, cold nights sitting and watching the flames are still wonderful.
Baking: I always bake more in the fall because of holidays, birthdays and the general need for more substantial meals and snacks. I like baking. Keeps me out of trouble.
Cooler Season: While summer will always be my favorite season, after a long, wet, hot one like we just had I really don't mind things getting drier and cooler. Walking the pups won't make my yard shoes damp and squishy, either.
End of Hurricane Season: I'm able to relax a little once the storm season ends. A little. I kind of wonder if I ever really relax, though. I'm still checking our food and water supplies every month year-round. Oh, well.
Halloween: I love handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, especially as it annoys some of the more uptight people in our neighborhood. I want to hang a sign at the front of our neighborhood: Come to my house, I always have plenty.
Kat Returns: My daughter will be coming home toward the end of fall. I miss her terribly. Her pets probably miss her more.
Making Stews and Soups: Summer is too hot here for heavy meals. I look forward to making bean soup, beef stew, chicken and rice soup, ham and cabbage, etc. again. I also won't feel guilty every time I bake and heat up the kitchen.
NaNoWriMo: Knowing me, I probably will participate this year. It helps me deal with the holidays a little better. I will always love NaNo.
Sweaters: I can haul out the two I own and actually wear them for longer than three minutes.
Thanksgiving: My favorite holiday happens, which helps me deal with my least favorite holiday, Christmas.
Image by me -- the first fall leaf this year. :)
1 comment:
I like that photo. The leaves here are turning, but oddly. I don't think the touristy color tours are going to do well this year. The rain's been too overwhelming.
I have a pair of Sloggers I wear when I'm outside working in the yard. They're awesome! You might want to look into them. Great support, keep my feet nice and dry...they're good garden shoes. Most of the rest of your list is mine too. :)
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