Summer Ends, Autumn Begins

flying season is here




Last of Summer on the lovely Atlantic Ocean

I received an email asking me what my 20 favorite things about Autumn are.

I thought of so many that leaving it at 20 was difficult.

But here is a list I came up with.

1. "Indian summer" that slightly still warm time when a crisp breeze blows too and leaves scatter everywhere.
2. The brilliant reds , oranges and neon yellow on the trees. The landscape is alive with a festival atmosphere.
3. That golden light that settles on things on autumn days. Even the sounds are different in the cooler air.
4. The smell of spiced cider in the house
5. Huge apples of red and green.
6. Pumpkins and squash and gourds of all kinds.
7. Early twilights when houses spill out golden light from windows.
8. Watching the Swans head south. Hearing the call of flights of geese overhead moving to warmer sites.
9.Turkey, sweet potatoes, buttered squash, soups, hot chili for dinners.
10 Warm candles glowing in windows.
11. leaves blowing in the wind
12. The call of crows on cool mornings.
13. The sound of football.
14. Warm blankets and down filled comforters on beds.
15. Reading mystery novels on chilly afternoons with a cup of steaming hot tea.
16. Walking by the water seeing the changes in the landscape.
17. The joy spending time with family and friends for fall holidays
18. Chrysanthemums, especially the big Football Mums that I love so much.
19. Sunflowers and fall flowers in tidy bowls on tables.
20. The smell of pine and cedar and burning leaves.
List your favorite 20 things if you have the time. I don't know about you but I love reading what other people like..their interests , hobbies and what pleases them or puts smiles on their faces. So if you can share it , please do.