The calendar changed today. I suppose there’s nothing inherently special about turning the page of an arbitrary system set up hundreds of years ago. But the fact it’s October 1 means something to me.
You might remember I absolutely love the fall. Perhaps love is too strong; maybe it isn’t strong enough. Something about this time of year really gets me going (in a good way).
As I sit here with my caramel-flavored coffee and Boston Cream doughnut, I can’t help but think of things to come.
Throwback Thursday!Halloween Superstores offer “affordable” costumes and decorations. I never buy anything, but hold out hope that *this year* I’ll find an affordable black cape to complement my plague mask – or as mass commercialism calls it, a “Venetian Masquerade Mask.” Come on marketers – how can you not call it a plague mask? Do you know how many you’d sell?
Pumpkins – need I say more?
The weather becomes cooler and more runner-friendly. Normally I’d be winding down – or up, as the case may be – for a marathon. Unfortunately, I’m not able to afford one this year. That doesn’t mean I still can’t be excited!
Although I haven’t been able to get out hunting for the past few years, I enjoy listening to the tales my students and colleagues bring back from the field. They also bring me venison, so that’s a plus. I’ve earned a reputation for some of the best venison roast around (thanks, Dad!).
Not mine, but similar.Apple pie made from fresh, orchard-grown apples. Again, I don’t mean to brag – all right, in this case I do – but I make some of the best apple pie you’ll ever have. I make the dough from scratch and make my own filling with a secret blend of apples and spices. You can’t just throw any old apple in a pie, you know. Well, I suppose you can, but it won’t taste good. Sorry, that’s just how it is.
Fall Festivals, Harvest Festivals, Corn Mazes – Yes! (Just say “NO!” to the fair!)
Reformation Day – come on now, you must have figured out I celebrate it!
And that’s just events in October; November offers a whole other month of wonderful fall bliss!
Happy Autumn, Everyone!
Running In My Head 
Autumn is the best time! Sights. Smells – it’s all good. (But pumpkins seems so expensive this year..plague mask- perfect. Why aren’t they around more – they are cool)
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I like the way you intertwine history with delicious ideas of food and festivals. You really know how to celebrate.
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And don’t forget local sports (HS Football, Soccer, Cross Country, etc.)!
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