Labor Day approaches (as of Monday), and this is the unofficial end of summer. While Autumn doesn't officially start until September 23, outside it's looking very fallish even with highs of 85 degrees.
Here are 13 reasons to be glad summer is about over:
1. Cooler Weather. As summer moves into fall, I can look forward to milder temperatures. This is great for me as the heat causes my hands to swell, and neither I nor my husband can tolerate heat like we once could (I think it's our blood pressure meds).
2. Relief from Heatwaves. While we do not have the 110 degree temperatures some of the western states suffer from (thank goodness), we do have our fair share of days that approach 100 degrees, along with a good deal of humidity. I'll be glad when that's gone.
3. Lower Energy Bills. With less need for air conditioning, my energy bills may decrease, saving money, although I doubt it saves much. We seem to use the same amount of energy monthly and I have no idea why.
4. Fall Fashion. A long time ago, women used to "have their colors done" so they'd know what clothing to wear best. I was an Autumn. So, aside from orange and yellows, Autumn colors are best for my skin and eyes. And there's sweaters, scarves, and boots, if you're into that.
5. Comfortable Sleeping: Cooler nights often mean better sleep without the need for air conditioning or fans.
6. Fewer Insects. We have had a lot of fruit flies this year. Hopefully these and other annoying insects, like mosquitoes and flies, will disappear as the weather cools down.
7. Harvest Season. Fall is a time for bountiful harvests, meaning fresh and delicious produce becomes more readily available. Around here, it means apples and pumpkins, mostly.
8. Outdoor Activities. Being outside is not so much of a chore.
9. Fall Foliage. One of my favorite things about Autumn is the color. The changing colors of leaves in the fall can be breathtakingly beautiful. This year, things are not looking so good for a nice foliage year, especially since some trees are turning early.
10. Cozy Nights. Fall evenings are perfect for curling up with a good book, a warm drink, and a cozy blanket.
11. Back-to-School Excitement. I don't have children and I don't go to school, but I still love the smell of a new notebook.
12. Holiday Season Approaches: As summer ends, I can start looking forward to holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I've already started Christmas shopping.
13. Deer season. This is not exactly my favorite fall activity, but it is certainly my husband's. For me, it's the time to get great shots of bucks with those trophy antlers, should some come wandering this direction.
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Thursday Thirteen is played by lots of people; there is a list here if you want to read other Thursday Thirteens and/or play along. I've been playing for a while, and this is my 823rd time to do a list of 13 on a Thursday. Or so sayth the Blogger counter, anyway.
I only put on the AC once this summer! I can tell summer is ending by the amount of tall weeds in my garden and that I'm taking pictures of spider webs again!
ReplyDeleteThese are all the same reasons I am glad fall is on the way. Though we did start school the first week of August :(
ReplyDeleteIt will be nice to have some cooler weather. I like fall; I just hate that it means that winter is on its way.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for baseball, I don't think I'd like summer at all. (Wait! I'm lying! I appreciate not having to wear socks and real shoes in summer.) As far as the energy bill goes, I do the "budget plan," where ComEd estimates my annual usage and I pay the same every month. Otherwise, I'd be sweating over the electric bill as well as the heat!
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