Here are my 13 reasons to love autumn:
1.) Pumpkins, squash and gourds - oh my! These
fruits are the quintessential signs of autumn. They show in in yard
decorations, children's carvings and delicious meals. Nothing says autumn like
the bright orange pumpkins, multi-colored gourds, and textural squash.
2.) Beautiful autumn leaves - after pumpkins, the
natural splendor of autumn leaves ushers in the arrival of cooler days and
longer nights. Red, orange, yellow and brown - these are the gifts of nature to
the season of giving.
3.) Crisp cool air - There is nothing better than
waking to a morning where light frost coats everything in sight, leaving the
air cool and crisp with the first hints of what's to come. I am not a summer
person, so I rejoice in the cooler mornings that come with the autumn.
4.) Juicy apples and pears picked fresh from the
trees -What could be a better banquet from nature? Although my apple and pear
trees are extremely old, they still produce enough fruit to satisfy my family.
Apple butter, pear butter, apple-pear preserves, apple sauce - all these yummy
treats are awaiting in a basketful of fruit.
5.) Spider webs dancing in the early morning dew -
Although spiders aren't one of my favorite creatures, I relish the beautiful
webs they weave. And there is nothing prettier than dew collecting on autumn
webs, making an artistic statement to the world.
6.) Fodder shocks (corn stalks) - Either standing in
a field or decorating a front yard, one sure sign of autumn are the mighty corn
stalks. Tall and majestic, they provide decoration as well as food for the
coming winter.
7.) Bonfires or camp fires in the backyard - Is
there anything better than a warm bonfire on a cold autumn night? Huddling with
family and friends and reliving the events of the summer past, this activity
goes hand in hand with roasting marshmallows or hotdogs, even popcorn fresh
from a corn stalk.
8.) Cattails - Although a nuisance to many a farmer,
cattails make wonderful fall decorations, lasting well into the winter. Tall
and spiky - and even a bit fluffy when the cattail is way past bloom - the
elegance of cattails goes with any decorating scheme.
9.) Chrysanthemums - Orange, red, brown, yellow,
white, rust - there are so many different colors for the autumn mums, and each
one is just as beautiful as the next. Chrysanthemums are THE flower of autumn.
10.) Indian Corn - For as long as I can remember, I
have always had Indian corn hanging on my front door as a sign of the welcoming
autumn. These multicolor kernels fit with any fall arrangements.
11.) Damp, rainy days - I may be the only one, but I
love damp, rainy days. I like the way the air feels cool and damp, I like the
way the raindrops glisten on the autumn leaves, and I feel like I'm at one with
the elements.
12.) Candles - When the air turns cooler, I start
burning candles; they give the home a warm, cozy feeling. I prefer the lighting
that candles give off, making everything appear romantic and homey.
13.) Candy Corn - Although I don't like candy corn,
this is my hubby's favorite, so I always associate it with autumn. There is
just something about these sugary candies that gets him in the mood.
*Photos from Google Images
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