Fall

            I love fall. It’s my favorite season—followed closely by spring, then winter, then summer. I love seasons in general, but I really love when the seasons change. That’s one of the things I love most about living in Colorado: the weather can’t make up its mind. I get tired of it always being one way or another, so the change energizes me. I love the times when it snows and a few days later it’s 70 degrees outside.

            Fall is the best because it’s not too hot or cold, but does have warm and cool days. The trees changing colors is breath taking. The crunch of leaves under my feet too! And once all the leaves have fallen, I love seeing the trees on a cold morning with a light coating of frost so they sparkle. To other people they might look dead, but not to me. Then there’s fall fashion with the rich colors, boots, scarves, and sweaters. I love being able to curl up in the warmth of them. Or just curling up with a good book by the fireplace. And in the fall it’s not too hot for hot chocolate, warm coffee, or hot tea—particularly hot chocolate or coffee with peppermint or cinnamon in it.

            Then there’s all the bad puns about fall. The simple joy of working of a laptop without the heat getting to you. Pumpkin everything! Soups and stews. Being able to bake because it will warm the house up and you get a treat at the end. Holidays approaching, but not at an alarming rate yet. The first snow. Blankets for warmth.

            Happy First Day of Fall!