If one can be homesick for a season then I am homesick for autumn. I know it isn’t “officially” here yet but I even miss the anticipation of fall. There is little for me to love about living here in the desert southwest but this is by far the worst time of the year for me. In the next week or so I’ll break out my leaf garlands and pumpkin decorations and do my best to create autumn inside my home.
But I can’t change the triple digit heat outside. I can’t make it really feel like autumn. I can’t create that crisp, fragrant air or conjure up a maple tree with flaming red leaves outside my window. I can’t wear long sleeves. And that makes me sad.

So today I am going to create autumn in my head and heart. This is a spontaneously generated list of all the things I love about autumn:
- chilly air
- the low angle of the sun
- watching football
- pumpkin chili
- chocolate chip pumpkin muffins
- colorful leaves
- the sound of the breeze in the trees
- hot tea on a cold morning
- the smell of apples and cinnamon
- picking apples
- meandering in a corn maze
- making pies and applesauce
- candles flickering in drafts
- apple cider
- wearing long sleeves
- cardigan sweaters
- cold, gray, rainy days
- tomato soup and grilled cheese
- that special shade of blue the sky is in October
- reading a good book under an afghan
- Movies set in autumn (like “Step-Mom” and “You’ve Got Mail” and “Hocus Pocus”)
- Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!)
Looking at the list I realize I can actually experience most of these. And I bought two new short sleeve autumn themed shirts from Life is Good so I can wear “autumn” shirts. I have a camping trip planned in October which should give me a taste of cool air, colorful leaves and the joy of evening campfires and hot tea in the morning. Not a perfect solution but better than nothing.

Just like that I feel better. 😊
You totally needed that mug! I love those same things about autumn, although with different movies. Fall is one reason I stay in the Mohawk Valley. I’m glad you made yourself feel better!
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I know you are into all those scary horror movies. I will probably watch “Psycho” in Oct.
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I mostly like the classic stuff, not for example the ’70’s slasher flicks.
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YES! Gratitude! It’s hot here too but I know it will cool down in the weeks to come and I am planning some of these things as well. Print the list out and pin it on your refrigerator and share your experiences!!
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Ooh, fun art project, making a festive looking autumn bucket list! I am on it this weekend!
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