Yesterday was the first day of Autumn. In the United States and the rest of the northern hemisphere, the first day of the autumn season is the day of the year when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward (on September 22nd or 23rd). This day is known as the Autumnal Equinox.
I’ve often wondered why so many people get excited this time of year. I have always looked at this season negatively. With fall comes colder temperatures, snow and before you know it the holidays will be upon us along with the stress that season always brings to me. But not this year! This year I am determined to look at fall with new eyes. Time seems to spin by faster and faster and I’ve begun to realize how precious these days are. Our children grow older and away from us whether we like it or not so I’m determined to wake up each day with joy in my heart. To not look at leaves as a menace but part of gods beauty. I will take the time to savor each moment and I invite all of you to do the same. I’ve made a to do list for the fall and maybe some of you will join me in my effort to taste the colors of fall!!!
I’ve often wondered why so many people get excited this time of year. I have always looked at this season negatively. With fall comes colder temperatures, snow and before you know it the holidays will be upon us along with the stress that season always brings to me. But not this year! This year I am determined to look at fall with new eyes. Time seems to spin by faster and faster and I’ve begun to realize how precious these days are. Our children grow older and away from us whether we like it or not so I’m determined to wake up each day with joy in my heart. To not look at leaves as a menace but part of gods beauty. I will take the time to savor each moment and I invite all of you to do the same. I’ve made a to do list for the fall and maybe some of you will join me in my effort to taste the colors of fall!!!
Ride the rail trail every chance I get with my entire family and enjoy the scenery!- Take a long walk around my neighborhood and say hello to everyone I encounter!
- Take my kids to Lake Redman and rent a row boat to explore the lake and it’s beauty!
- Attend as many football games as I can and cheer my team on regardless of how cold it gets!
- Take a drive around the county’s back roads and enjoy the beauty and solitude of the drive. Stop at every produce stand and pick up something different from each one.
- Go to a local farm and buy some apples and pumpkins (after a hayride of course) instead of picking them up at the grocery store.
- Visit one of the many local vineyards for a wine tasting.
I’m sure you can think of a bunch of other ideas and I’d love to hear about them so I can add them to my list. Hopefully you can enjoy the season as I’m determined to do… with fresh eyes and an open heart!!
