FALL FEST

I know I’ve written in the past, that I love all the seasons, and I do.  But WOW, right now Fall is at the top of the list.

When we get blue skies, lots of sunshine and the trees are turning, there is simply nothing more beautiful.  I get so distracted by the colors I have to be careful not to have a wreck when I’m out and about in my car. 

You can see the leaves beginning to change early on, but when all the reds, yellows, browns, burgundy and still some greens really pop, it takes your breath away.

I was 9 when my family moved to Florida and I remember well how much I missed the seasons.  I remember having dreams that I was making snow angels and running and jumping in piles of fallen leaves, something that you simply do not get to experience in Florida….at least not where we were living. 

Currently we have a 3-season porch, and I love sitting out there at this time of year, cuddled up in a fuzzy blanket and reading my current book. 

Not every Fall is totally colorful.  It takes a particular combination of events to make it so the colors pop.  The right combination of temperatures, rainfall, etc. When it comes together perfectly you get the spectacular colors.  And this is Ohio, not even New England or the other areas of the country where the tourists head to see the color.

Now I promise, if we have a truly awesome winter with lots of snowfall, I will get just as excited…but for now, it is the simple experience of loving Fall, that counts.