To me, there has always been a magical feeling to this time of year.The days are still warm, but the mornings are crispy. One begins to
smell fireplaces in the evening and the leaves begin to slowly change, until one morning, you wake up, and what was green is now completely covered in a new palette of yellows, oranges and browns. The wonderful, open air, growers markets are now full of pumpkins and corn and the idea of a hayride with your sweetie sounds like a wonderful thing. Now a days, everywhere you look, you see pumpkin spiced this and pumpkin spiced that... it can become a little too much, i think, but, nonetheless, the flavors are enticing and warm to the mouth and taste buds.
Here in the U.S., people equate fall with football, American football, that is. Dallas Cowboys was my dad's team when i was a child, but, i'm not a sporto, so, i honestly couldn't care less about who's playing. If ever i'm invited to a football party on a sunday afternoon, i usually go for the snacks! It's true! Chili con queso, dips, chips, something cheezy wrapped in dough... It's all pretty good. Even for a healthy eater/vegatarian like myself. (don't make fun)
I always like to find fun corn mazes and pumpkin patches to take the kids to. There, one can always find a local folk or bluegrass band playing their hearts out to a crowd of apple cider sipping families.
The weather is still warm, and there are sounds of kids laughing, and screaming in game area, and perhaps you might catch a glimpse of a young couple sharing a moment next the haystack. Yes, i find romance everywhere. It's both a blessing and a curse, believe me.
When my heart feels lonely and heavy like it does these days, the sight of romance stings a little, but, i see it and feel it, always. Even if i only get to experience it in my head now, after ending a wonderful romance, i think i should be alright...ok, maybe not, but, it truly was good enough to last me a good long while. (i think)
I mentioned yesterday that my musical taste begins to change around time of year. Here's something on my playlist right now:
I Remember You
by: Eilen Jewell
I've been listening to her a lot in the past year, she's fantastic! Just close your eyes, listen and enjoy.
So, i'm going to head out and do something to enjoy this first day of autumn~
~CIAO~
Be kind
Be true
Be Brave
~Always~
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