It Feels Like Autumn!

Posted by Admin on September 20th, 2008 filed in Autumn, Seasons

Summer and have been wrestling for control for several weeks where I live. We have been going back and forth between balmy, 80 degree sun and crisp, cooler days with a nip in the air. I, personally, love . I love the crispness in the air…I love the bright sun that lights up the days but doesn’t melt you…I love baking with apples and pumpkins and how my house smells when I am busy in the kitchen…I even love the more disciplined days for everyone as we dig into the books and settle in to a new school year.

The autumnal equinox occurs on September 22, 2008 at 11:44:18 A.M. EST. At this time the sun appears to cross the equator from north to south and this is the beginning of in the Northern Hemisphere.

As I was thinking about all of the things I enjoy and appreciate about , I just had to make a list. Anyone who knows me, knows I love lists…so you’ll be seeing plenty of lists on this blog!

Anyway…here is a quick “Top 25″ of in ! If you have any favorites, please post them! I’d love to hear yours as well!

1. Visit an apple orchard
2. Rake leaves and jump!
3. Buy or knit a new sweater
4. Make a wreath out of dry bittersweet
5. Make a pumpkin pie
6. Bake something with cinnamon
7. Buy yourself some “school” supplies – even if you’re not in school!
8. Collect some brightly colored leaves
9. Go for a walk in the woods and observe the changes in nature
10. Wear socks again
11. Wear a hoodie
12. Buy a couple of pumpkins and put them on your front steps
13. Host a neighborhood potluck
14. Fly a kite
15. Harvest vegetables
16. Find a great set of mittens, hat and scarf
17. Learn to like football
18. Drink hot tea again
19. Make homemade soup and simmer it all day on the stove
20. Make hot cider
21. Sleep with the window open a crack even when it is really chilly – burrow under a warm quilt!
22. Make homemade doughnuts
23. Roast pumpkin seeds
24. Take pictures of the changing landscape around you
25. Set out birdfeeders and try to attract birds

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8 Responses to “It Feels Like Autumn!”

  1. Chris Says:
    September 20th, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    Fall is my favorite season without a doubt. I just got done putting out all my fall decorations so I’m really in the spirit now. You’re right – the feel in the air, the sounds, the smells – it’s just wonderful! Have a great weekend.

    p.s. Would you mind changing my blog’s name to “Living Well Naturally” on your blogroll. Thanks alot.
    Chris

  2. modern mom Says:
    September 20th, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Hi Kathy! Thanks for visiting my site and your comment. I have added you to my links.

    See you around.

  3. Lightening Says:
    September 20th, 2008 at 10:08 pm

    Great list! Love your blog. Thanks for your visit – have added you to my link list. :)

  4. Joyoz Says:
    September 20th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Autumn just finished here in Aussie. Spring has begun and I love those lovely flowers blooming that I see everywhere. Thanks for stopping by Cathy. Sure we can xlinks. Have a blessed Sunday

  5. Babette Says:
    September 21st, 2008 at 1:54 am

    Hi Kathy,
    Thanks for dropping by my blog. :) I smiled when I read this post. I started wearing socks yesterday and was thinking that summer is definitely over.
    I’ll add you to my blogger links. Thank you. :)

  6. Linda Says:
    September 21st, 2008 at 3:15 am

    I love the fall even tho it only lasts only a couple of weeks here in Texas. However, it tells me that the baking is over and its time to see the colors take effect!

  7. liza Says:
    September 21st, 2008 at 10:20 am

    thanks kathy, i added your already. see yah

  8. Shari Thomas Says:
    September 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    After moving to Utah, and our little homestead in the desert, I’ve come to look upon fall with a great deal of “satisfaction”.

    By that, I mean we can now sit and savor the year’s successes even as we prepare for our long, harsh winter.

    Guess I’ll have to make a blog entry about this subject. Thanks kindly for triggering my thoughts.

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