Here are 13 reasons to like autumn:
1. Beautiful Foliage: The changing colors of leaves create breathtaking landscapes, although this year, with the drought we've had all summer, the leaves are either dropping straight from the trees or changing color early.
2. Cooler Weather: Crisp, refreshing air makes outdoor activities more enjoyable. After two months of blistering 90+ degree days, it's time for a bit of a cool down.
3. Cozy Clothing: Sweaters, scarves, and boots make for warm and stylish outfits. I like the bulky clothes because I can hide in them.
4. Festive Holidays: Halloween and Thanksgiving bring a sense of celebration and togetherness. I love Halloween even though I do nothing to celebrate it.
5. Seasonal Foods: Comfort foods like soups, stews, and apple cider are perfect for chilly days. Cooler days are definitely good soup days. Also, I like apples, and they ripen in the fall.
6. Outdoor Activities: Apple picking, corn mazes, and hayrides are fun autumn traditions. I don't personally partake in them anymore, what with my allergies, but I know lots of folks enjoy these types of things.
7. Fewer Allergies: For many, fall offers relief from the pollen-heavy spring and summer seasons. However, it also means mold, and I'm allergic to mold in abundance.
8. Less Humidity: Cooler temperatures often mean less sticky humidity, creating a pleasant environment. I'm thankful for that.
9. Long Walks: Scenic hikes through colorful forests are peaceful and rejuvenating. It has been a long time since I've gone hiking, but I used to love to take a roam around when I was younger.
10. Festive Decor: Decorating with pumpkins, gourds, and warm colors brings a cozy atmosphere to homes, although I personally go for the evil looking pumpkin faces and witches.
11. Starry Nights: Clear, crisp autumn evenings often make for great stargazing opportunities. There's nothing like looking at the vastness of the night sky to realize how insignificant you really are.
12. Football Season: Fall brings the excitement of football games, whether you’re a fan of playing or watching. We sometimes watch the college games, but not the professional games. Also, I met my husband at a football game, all of those many years ago.
13. Back-to-School Energy: A fresh start for students brings a sense of renewal and focus. I always want to buy notebooks and pencils this time of year.
How about you? Does Autumn mean anything special to you?
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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 875th time to do a list of 13 on a Thursday. Or so sayth the Blogger counter, anyway.
Don't have to mow the lawn, but that is replaced by firewood chores. I get many cool spider webs on my porch every year at this time that I like to photograph.
ReplyDeleteWe actually cooled off this week, so I'm enjoying that weather. (Sadly, we're supposed to get another heat wave next week.) I know the cool won't stick around yet, as we generally have some heat in October. But it's nice to feel almost fall-like at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI am so sick of the heat! With #5, you sound like my friend Elaine. She's all about the stews.
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