Living in the midwestern United States, I am lucky to be able to experience a balance of all four seasons in their radiant splendor. This week we transition to autumn, one of my favorite times of year. It seems that after the oppressive heat and humidity of summer, we are always more than ready for fall. The picture to your left is actually of a tree in my neighborhood and it makes me gasp every time I look at it. Every year I get to witness this beauty for about two weeks.
When I came across Marelisa's page, Celebrate Autumn, I thought that the title was perfect. All of the changes that autumn brings are a cause for celebration and Marelisa gives us a diverse selection of ways to do just that. Through ideas, quotes, images, and links, she gets across the message that autumn is a time to treasure. All of our senses are stimulated with her list and here is just a sampling.
Eyes - Take a fall colors tour when the leaves are at their peak.
Ears - Enjoy the sound of leaves crinkling under your feet.
Touch - Make sticky toffee apples.
Smell - Take in the clean, crisp autumn air.
Taste - Buy roasted chestnuts from a street vendor.
Autumn is a great time to get outdoors and combat that nature deficit disorder I talked about last week. The oppressive heat of the summer is gone and a new vitality is felt. During autumn I like to go for hikes in the woods or play an outdoor game with family or friends. I like to decorate the house with fall colors, pumpkins, gourds, or straw bales. The smell of fresh squash soup or a baking apple crisp is something I always look forward to. Marelisa suggests watching one of my favorite shows, Charlie Brown's "The Great Pumpkin."
How do you like to celebrate this new season? Whatever way you choose, follow Marelisa's advice and have a joyous autumn.
You and Marelisa have certainly struck a chord with me today, Kim. I love Autumn... the colours, the smells, the rich tastes... all of it! If you are both celebrating Autumn count me in too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely review and Marelisa has given us a wonderful tribute to Autumn!
ReplyDeleteAh, the crisp air! And the look. My favorite way to celebrate Autumn is to put mums on the front porch.
ReplyDeleteI love leathering up and riding. Southeastern Indiana provides some of the most colorful riding in these parts, and I'm only an hour away!
ReplyDeleteI also like the different shade of blue the sky becomes. It is crisp and clear.
Hi Kim: Thank you so much for featuring my Autumn lens. :-) I live in Panama and we only have a dry and a rainy season here, but I lived in Connecticut for two years when I was small, and I went to college and law school in Washington, DC. I always loved it when it started to get cool and I could take out my beautiful sweaters.
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