Well folks, it is officially here. Autumn is here and not just because I'm saying so, but because science says so. Today is the day of the autumn equinox. This means there are roughly equal parts of day and night. The autumn equinox signals the first day of autumn, continued shorter days and hopefully cooler weather in the not so distant future.
Since the start of autumn is official today, you must have no shame in partaking of everything autumn. Down that pumpkin spice, put your gourds on display, bring out the apple cider, hang a golden leafed harvest wreath on your door and jump in a pile of leaves if you can find one!
It is amazing to think how this means the holidays will be upon us soon. I realize I am obsessed with this time of year and that not everyone is so extreme in their thinking as me, but as far as I'm concerned, this is the start of the holiday season. I know you are thinking it's too soon, but hear me out, the stores already have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas items (and have for some time)! It's not just me!
I am relaxing on my chair as I write this, with my feet up, listening to jazz, and staring out the window (also wishing I had one of my seasonal "goal" drinks in hand, GRR!). A cool breeze is drifting in making me think that I simply cannot wait for the temperature to drop so I can bundle myself up and go for evening walks in the cold. I can see that my neighbor has three lovely, plump, pumpkins sitting on her lawn. How cute they are with their orange faces glowing in the sun's gaze. I love a good pumpkin; I need one or ten of my own.
One of the things I love most about the start of this season is that it makes me stop and reflect. It's a time for me to think of those around me and how much I value the time spent together. The holidays of this season are about moving inwards and cozying up together; they are built around love and the central hope that one can be with those most special to them. Those warm memories are so fun to create and keep. I wish you and yours a wonderful autumn season.
Sincerely,
Carrie
Song of the Day: "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
I am relaxing on my chair as I write this, with my feet up, listening to jazz, and staring out the window (also wishing I had one of my seasonal "goal" drinks in hand, GRR!). A cool breeze is drifting in making me think that I simply cannot wait for the temperature to drop so I can bundle myself up and go for evening walks in the cold. I can see that my neighbor has three lovely, plump, pumpkins sitting on her lawn. How cute they are with their orange faces glowing in the sun's gaze. I love a good pumpkin; I need one or ten of my own.
One of the things I love most about the start of this season is that it makes me stop and reflect. It's a time for me to think of those around me and how much I value the time spent together. The holidays of this season are about moving inwards and cozying up together; they are built around love and the central hope that one can be with those most special to them. Those warm memories are so fun to create and keep. I wish you and yours a wonderful autumn season.
Sincerely,
Carrie
Song of the Day: "In Your Eyes" by Peter Gabriel
Happy Autumn Season to you too. I can't wait to play Christmas music.
ReplyDeleteHappy autumn to you! I started the Christmas music already...guilty as charged =/
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