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Autumn Gaiety

I woke up this morning to a pretty thick fog - up and down the street it encased the homes in it's misty shroud - oh how I love these cool September mornings.

I took the time yesterday to pull out my autumn decor - I LOVE decorating for this season - my living room colors are perfect for the golds and oranges and browns that are beginning to show outside. It feels so warm and snug in here - makes my heart very happy. I also went downstairs to my spare closet and traded in the summer stuff for sweaters, fleece, turtlenecks and jackets. I delight in wearing cardigans and socks after three months of flip-flops and tank tops. Mmmm - it's so snuggly.

I'm much more inspired toward new beginnings this time of year than in January. It just feels like the time for change - with the refreshing change of weather and the start of the new school year. I totally get into a groove, thinking through my priorities, plans, hopes and dreams and plotting my agenda for the next year. I'm invigorated - bright eyed and bushy tailed, if you will!

So, let's celebrate the season together. Tell me what you love about fall. Let's make a comments record, listing your favorite sights, scents, sounds, tastes and textures... you know how I love lists - make one for me and make me happy - please?

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  1. Anonymous2:19 PM

    Fall - My Very Favorite Season
    *Piles of pumpkins in front of supermarkets
    *Gorgeous trees ablaze with color
    *Promise of upcoming family holiday gatherings
    *Pumpkin / pecan pie
    *Snug warm nights at home
    *The crunch of leaves underfoot
    *Snuggly warm sweaters to wear
    *A feeling of security
    Mom

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  2. Kate Thaete3:44 PM

    i love this season too! especially here in WA. we have beautiful autumns. my family thinks i'm nuts, but i look forward to this season every year. i love the change in weather, in the color of the leaves. i love cooking butternut squash soup, and baking bread. i love buying school supplies, pulling out my fall wardrobe! thanks for proving that i'm not alone!!

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  3. Anonymous6:32 AM

    such an awesome photo of the fog. And, your entry is a wonderful tribute to the season!

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