Chilly mornings, finally

(Lovely photo from the kitchen window of withrow on flickr.)

Change is a big positive for me. Sure I have my routines, but they never last more than a few weeks. I thrive on change. Seasonal changes are no different.

Sunshine and warm air have their place, and we call it summer. Now it's autumn, though, and these high temperatures are a bit of a drag. But everything is starting to change. Mornings are now routinely in the mid-40s. Light jacket or sweatshirt weather.

I couldn't be giddier. Autumn and spring are the sweet spot of temperature and radical flora and fauna change. We'll be discussing leaf pick up before too long, but despite that, I find fall is my favorite time of the year.

Why? Hmm, let's count the ways:
1) gorgeous foliage (that's a gimme)
2) break from the summer heat and humidity (normally that happens, even extended summers usually lack the humidity)
3) fun time for outdoor activity
4) get to wear sweatshirts or hoodies (a future post also)
5) Halloween!!
6) I have three children with October birthdays
7) Thanksgiving
8) those election signs will finally come down
9) the air conditioning bill plummets
10) and the heating bill hasn't kicked in yet!

This list isn't exhaustive by any stretch. What do you like about the fall? Let us know in the comments. If you have photos, even better. Email me and I'll post them with a blog entry.