Fall is one of my favorite seasons. My favorites have changed as I’ve grown older. Winter and summer have never been at the top of my list, but spring and fall have always been special to me.
The cool air of fall is invigorating. There’s something about stepping outside on a crisp morning and feeling that cool air hit your face. It wakes you up in a hurry!
The colors are vibrant and beautiful. This year has been a little different, though. The leaves on our trees changed colors about two weeks ago, and most of them are gone now. The maples were especially beautiful. My husband is enjoying mulching the fallen leaves and spreading them over our garden space.
Football games are much more enjoyable when the weather is cooler. And there’s just something special about a cup of hot chocolate on a chilly fall day. Of course, it’s even better with lots of marshmallows!
When the weather cools, life seems to move at a slower pace. At our age, everything is slowing down a little more each year. But you know what? I’m enjoying this slower pace. There’s something peaceful about not having to hurry through everything.
Enjoy fall. Watch the leaves drift to the ground, and be thankful you’re alive to enjoy another beautiful season. Hug your family every time you see them. You never know when that hug might be the last.
Most of all, enjoy each day. Every day is a blessing.
Have a blessed week!
Kathy Cretsinger, Author